Philadelphia, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined HACE, a nonprofit community development organization, and other local and community leaders to break ground on the Casa Indiana affordable housing project in the Fairhill neighborhood of Philadelphia. “Today we celebrate an enormous step in HACE’s efforts to […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of State-Funded Alice Paul House in Indiana
April 26, 2019
Indiana, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials and community leaders in breaking ground on the Alice Paul House (APH) in Indiana County. “This project is the result of collaboration among governments, nonprofits and the private sector to make Indiana County a better place to live. […]
New State Funding Will Support 43 Restoration, Façade, and Housing Projects Throughout Pennsylvania
February 25, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of funding through the Keystone Communities program to support 43 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. “This administration is committed to making our communities better places to live and do business,” Governor Wolf said. “From restoring community cornerstones to beautifying downtowns to helping people with disabilities make […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-Funded Clarion County YMCA
January 31, 2019
Clarion, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined local and community leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new state-funded Clarion County YMCA. “The new Clarion County YMCA will raise the quality of life for Clarion’s residents, increase public health, and create a stronger sense […]
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 […]
Wolf Administration Approves Funding for 136 Revitalization Projects Aimed at Improving Distressed Areas
December 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of nearly $18 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support 136 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. NAP encourages private sector investment into projects that will help improve distressed communities. “Fostering public-private collaboration and encouraging investment are some of the […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Community Revitalization Projects in Chambersburg
November 29, 2018
Chambersburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders for a tour of downtown Chambersburg, Franklin County. The tour highlighted the downtown district’s progress in recent years as well as the state funding from the Wolf Administration that has contributed to its success. […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Development Projects in Boyertown
September 25, 2018
Boyertown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders on a tour of multiple state-supported community development projects in Boyertown, Berks County. “Walking through the main street district, you really get a sense of character and pride unique to Boyertown,” said Secretary […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Downtown Easton, Northampton County
September 6, 2018
Easton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a downtown tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Easton, Northampton County. “It is inspiring to see so many positive changes happening at once in Easton,” said […]
On a mission to improve quality of life and provide economic opportunity for residents, the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (CACLV) has been an active neighbor to the citizens of the Lehigh Valley since December 1965. We caught up with Lynette Praster, director of the Center for Community Services at the PA Department […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Revitalization Project Linking Lycoming College Campus to Downtown
July 9, 2018
Multi-Phase RACP Project Will Link Campus to Surrounding Neighborhoods Williamsport, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders, college officials, and alumni in breaking ground on the Lycoming College Gateway Building, the first phase of a long-term project to create a stronger link between the college’s campus […]
Secretary Davin Highlights DCED-Supported Community Revitalization Projects During Walking Tour of Lewistown
May 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials for a walking tour of downtown Lewistown, Mifflin County, highlighting successful state-supported beautification and development projects including façade rehabilitation in Monument Square, infrastructure improvements, and projects like Fountain Square and the Mann Edge Terrace apartment complex. “In our […]