May 8, 2020
The Food Trust has worked to provide local residents with fresh, nutritious and affordable food in their own communities for over two decades. Nonetheless, many Pennsylvanians continue to struggle to […]
May 4, 2020
The following is a list of updated COVID-19 protections for renters and homeowners in Pennsylvania. Please note that the original moratorium on evictions has been extended to May 11, 2020 […]
April 28, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Information An additional $310 billion has just been approved to extend the PPP through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Applications can be submitted today from participating program […]
April 27, 2020
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program Secretary Perdue announced on April 17 that the USDA is exercising authority under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to purchase and distribute up […]
April 23, 2020
The Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED), has received notice of the award of the first allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant program funds appropriated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief […]
April 20, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 841 today that helps local communities and businesses respond to the COVID-19 emergency and protect the public. The bill provides flexibility on property tax […]
April 17, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Maria Wherley mariawherley@padowntown.org HARRISBURG, PA—A new report published by Main Street America, founded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, reveals that nearly 7.5 million small businesses […]
April 15, 2020
PDC has been informed by our contacts at PA Small Business Development Centers that no one should need to pay for services to apply for SBA loans. The application process […]
April 7, 2020
We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe in this crazy mixed-up time. We understand that things are still changing, and we are all learning how to respond in the […]
March 16, 2020
First of all, our hope is that you and your families are safe and healthy, and that you continue to be so. As the situation evolves, we will make every […]