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2019 Conference Session Presentations

June 18, 2019

Presentations are available for download now!

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Flip This Town: Episode #218

May 8, 2019

Recorded live at the Main Street Now Conference in Seattle, Ron and Kristi welcome Bill Fontana, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. Tune in as they explore the incredible things happening in downtowns across Pennsylvania, and Bill’s insights on what’s next for Main Street.

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Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces New Funding Opportunity for Creative Placekeeping Projects

May 6, 2019

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) announced the launch of Pennsylvania Creative Communities, a new initiative to support vibrant communities across the commonwealth.

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$15M for Keystone Communities Program

March 15, 2019

PA Downtown Center requests $15 Million for the Keystone Communities Program Line Item in the DCED budget, before supplemental appropriations.

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What If All Community Development Started with Local Arts and Culture?

September 5, 2018

Dee Briggs was expecting to do a routine demolition when she bought the vacant house next to her art studio in Wilkinsburg, Pa.

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Day in the Life: Small but mighty in Easton

July 20, 2018

This summer, Keystone Edge is hitting the road to share the stories of people across Pennsylvania working in economic and community development. As you’ll discover, this exciting field involves so much more than just sitting behind a desk — it requires engaging the community, forging connections, and tackling new challenges on a daily basis. The “Day In the Life” series is created in partnership with the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association and Team Pennsylvania.

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PDC Staff News

July 11, 2018

Congratulations to PDC’s Assistant Director, Julie Fitzpatrick! In July 2019 Julie will transition into the Executive Director position.

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Governor Wolf Approves Support for 22 Community Revitalization Projects Throughout Pennsylvania

January 5, 2018

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of funding through the Keystone Communities program to support 22 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth.

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Downtown Allentown wins Global Award for Excellence

November 15, 2017

The “Downtown Allentown Revitalization District (including PPL Center Arena Block & City Center Allentown)” was one of 13 real estate development projects worldwide to win the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017-2018 Global Award for Excellence, which is widely recognized as the land use industry’s most prestigious award.

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PBS39 | FOCUS – Season 5, Episode 2

October 24, 2017

We focus on community and economic development. The United Nations eyes Bethlehem, PA as a world heritage site; one of the Lehigh Valley’s busiest commuter corridors marks a special milestone; and partners aim to restore a downtown Allentown neighborhood one building at a time.

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