Shapiro Admin visits Blair County, hopes to help rural healthcare

Shapiro Admin visits Blair County, hopes to help rural healthcare

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) - In Governor Shapiro's proposed 2024-2025 proposed budget plan, $10 million is being allocated to rural Pennsylvania hospitals, and in a visit to Tyrone, his administration spoke on their plan to use that money to help. This investment will also leverage an additional $25.1 million in federal matching funds, bringing the total support to $35.1 million. The Shapiro Administration visited Penn Highlands Tyrone to talk abo…

'Main Street Matters': Pa. program providing millions of dollars in funding aimed at revitalizing downtowns

Gov. Josh Shapiro's "Main Street Matters" program is dishing out millions of dollars to strengthen downtowns throughout the state.

81 Community Projects to Receive PA 'Main Street Matters' Grants

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that his Administration is investing in 81 community projects across Pennsylvania through the Main Street Matters program

Downtown Denison recognized as Great American Main Street - Herald Democrat

By Michael Hutchins, Herald Democrat Denison’s downtown revitalization and streetscape improvements were highlighted on a national stage Monday when the city received the Great American Main Street Award for 2025. Denison was one of three cities, alongside Raton, New Mexico and Jefferson, Iowa, that received the recognition this week at the Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For Denison, this represents a five year effort …

Senator Pisciottano Announces $462,045 Grant for Munhall Main Street Streetscape Improvements

Monroeville, PA, April 8, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) today announced a $462,045 grant awarded to Munhall Borough for continued streetscape improvements along the Main Street Business District. The funding, provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Main Street Matters program, builds on a previous $385,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund award announced by Sen. Pisciottano ear…

Announcing the 2025 Great American Main Street Award Winners Context

Main Street America is proud to recognize Denison Main Street, Jefferson Matters, and Raton MainStreet as 2025 Great American Main Street Award winners. All three organizations serve as exemplary models for resiliency, creative placemaking, and commitment to preservation-based economic development.