2019 Townie Award Winners
Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) recently presented ten (10) awards during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala.
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Pennsylvania Downtown Center Awards Best Performing Programs
Pennsylvania Downtown Center has named its best performing Main Street programs of 2019. This award recognizes those programs that have demonstrated an “across the board” capacity to generate new jobs, new businesses, public and private investment and volunteer hours during 2018.
Read More about Pennsylvania Downtown Center Awards Best Performing ProgramsPA Lt. Governor visits Downtown Shenandoah Inc. innovation center site
Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor, John Fetterman, was in town Friday, meeting with Downtown Shenandoah, Inc., state, and local officials, and business leaders to learn about the revitalization organization’s plans for an innovation and event center on North Main Street.
Read More about PA Lt. Governor visits Downtown Shenandoah Inc. innovation center site2019 Conference Session Presentations
Presentations are available for download now!
Read More about 2019 Conference Session PresentationsFlip This Town: Episode #218
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.
Read More about Flip This Town: Episode #218Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces New Funding Opportunity for Creative Placekeeping Projects
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) announced the launch of Pennsylvania Creative Communities, a new initiative to support vibrant communities across the commonwealth.
Read More about Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Announces New Funding Opportunity for Creative Placekeeping Projects$15M for Keystone Communities Program
PA Downtown Center requests $15 Million for the Keystone Communities Program Line Item in the DCED budget, before supplemental appropriations.
Read More about $15M for Keystone Communities ProgramWhat If All Community Development Started with Local Arts and Culture?
Dee Briggs was expecting to do a routine demolition when she bought the vacant house next to her art studio in Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Read More about What If All Community Development Started with Local Arts and Culture?Day in the Life: Small but mighty in Easton
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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Congratulations to PDC’s Assistant Director, Julie Fitzpatrick! In July 2019 Julie will transition into the Executive Director position.
Read More about PDC Staff NewsBecome a Member and Strengthen Your Community
Join 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.