The Department of Health, the principal sponsor of the 2026 PA Active Transportation Summit taking place in Harrisburg on Thursday, June 4, has an interest in providing support in priority […]
Read More about 2026 Statewide AT Summit Priority Community Travel Expense Scholarship ApplicationMain Street Matters Advocacy DayApril 21, 2026 | Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg Join your colleagues from across the Commonwealth for Main Street Matters Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, […]
Read More about Main Street Matters Advocacy DayThe PA Downtown Center is offering a NAP Workshop on Monday, April 20 from 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. The workshop will take place in the Keystone Building located at 400 N Street, […]
Read More about PDC Offers NAP WorkshopHARRISBURG, Nov. 20, 2025 – Ten teams from across Eastern Pennsylvania graduated from the initial phase of Blueprint Communities®, a program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank). […]
Read More about Blueprint Communities from Across Eastern Pennsylvania GraduateHarrisburg, PA — December 2025 — The Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) is proud to celebrate the City Ave District receiving a Main Street Matters designation through the Pennsylvania Department of […]
Read More about Pennsylvania Downtown Center Celebrates New Main Street Matters Designation for City Ave DistrictThe 2026 PDC Conference will take place in Erie from June 28-July 1. We are Making Waves on Main Street this year, embracing big, bold ideas that challenge convention, spark […]
Read More about Submit Your Session Proposal TODAY!HARRISBURG, April 29, 2024 marks the commencement of an exciting revitalization journey for ten Pennsylvania communities as they are officially welcomed into the prestigious Blueprint Communities® program. The kickoff ceremony, […]
Read More about Ten Pennsylvania Communities Embark on Community Revitalization Journey with Blueprint Communities® ProgramEaston, Pennsylvania, a charming city nestled in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, has emerged as a shining example of successful downtown revitalization. In 2015, the Easton Main Street Initiative […]
Read More about Easton, PA: Showcasing the Power of Main Street RevitalizationEphrata, PA – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, joined by local leaders, continued Governor Josh Shapiro’s statewide “Main Street Matters” tour, emphasizing the proposed […]
Read More about Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Ephrata to Highlight the Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets Across PennsylvaniaThe Shapiro Administration worked alongside partners across Pennsylvania to create the targeted strategy, which maps the Commonwealth’s path to strong economic growth and more good-paying jobs. This new strategy […]
Read More about Pennsylvania Gets It Done: Governor Josh Shapiro Launches First Statewide Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two DecadesJoin the Pennsylvania Downtown Center and access a wide range of resources and support to help your community flourish. As a member, you’ll enjoy discounted services, stay informed about funding opportunities, and connect with a statewide network of dedicated professionals working to revitalize Pennsylvania’s downtowns and neighborhoods.
