Shapiro Administration Announces End of New Castle’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47 After Nearly 16 Years
December 12, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are continuing their commitment to strengthening PA’s communities, the Lawrence County city is the 28th PA municipality to recover from distressed status Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of New Castle’s exit from distressed status under the Municipalities […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Aliquippa’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47 After Nearly 36 Years
December 1, 2023
The Beaver County city is the 27th PA municipality to recover from distressed status Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are committed to strengthening communities across the Commonwealth Aliquippa, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Aliquippa’s exit from distressed status under the Municipalities Financial […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Greenville’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47 After More Than Two Decades
November 9, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are continuing their commitment to strengthening PA’s communities, the Mercer County borough is the 26th PA municipality to recover from distressed status Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Greenville’s exit from distressed status under the Municipalities Financial […]
Six Months Into Office, Governor Shapiro and his Administration Continue to Show Up for Pennsylvanians and Deliver Results
July 21, 2023
This week, the Shapiro Administration touted work to expand broadband access, repair roads and bridges, and show up for communities recovering from flash flooding. Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration marked six months in office while continuing to show up in communities across the Commonwealth and serve the people of […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Braddock’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
July 19, 2023
The Allegheny County borough is the 24th PA municipality to recover from distressed status Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Braddock’s exit from distressed status under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Program, known as Act 47. The Shapiro Administration, focused on boosting Pennsylvania’s economy, […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Rankin Borough’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
May 24, 2023
Rankin Borough is the 23rd PA municipality to recover from distressed status Rankin Borough, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Rankin Borough’s exit from distressed municipality status under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Program, known as Act 47. Secretary Siger joined Allegheny County Executive Rich […]
ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Announces End of Hazleton’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
May 5, 2023
“It’s a day Luzerne County has been waiting for. This is a major announcement for this community.” HARRISBURG, PA – This week, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger travelled to Hazleton in Luzerne County to celebrate the city’s exit from distressed status under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Program, known as Act […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Hazleton’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
May 5, 2023
Hazleton is the 22nd PA municipality to recover from distressed status Hazleton, PA – Today. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Hazleton’s exit from distressed municipality status under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Program, known as Act 47. Secretary Siger joined Hazleton mayor Jeff Cusat and other officials […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Johnstown’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47 After More Than 30 Years
April 28, 2023
Cambria County’s largest city is the 21st PA municipality to recover from distressed status Johnstown, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of Johnstown’s exit from distressed municipality status under the Act 47 program. Sec. Siger was joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Johnstown Mayor […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Mahanoy City’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
February 23, 2023
The Schuylkill County borough is the 20th PA municipality to recover from distressed status Mahanoy City, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Mahanoy City’s exit from distressed municipality status under the Act 47 program. With a focus on reigniting our economy, Governor Josh […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Franklin Borough’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
January 31, 2023
The Cambria County municipality is the 19th to recover from distressed status Franklin Borough, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced that Franklin Borough’s status as a distressed municipality under Act 47 is terminated. Franklin is the 19th municipality to exit the program. “Today’s announcement is a […]
Scranton, PA Through major challenges like pandemics, recessions, or natural disasters, we power through and come out stronger on the other side. That spirit and resiliency is embodied by cities like Scranton, the seat of Lackawanna County. In January 2022, Scranton exited distressed status, and is now on track for a bright future. We spoke […]
For more than 30 years, the city of Aliquippa has been designated as financially distressed under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, more commonly known as Act 47. Administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Act 47 assists Pennsylvania municipalities experiencing severe financial difficulties to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their […]
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) administers the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, Act of 1987, P.L. 246, No. 47. Under Act 47, DCED has a responsibility to assist Pennsylvania municipalities that are experiencing severe financial difficulties in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their citizens. Altoona was designated as financially […]