On Wednesday, October 12, Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) hosted their regional Managers Meeting at the Hoyt Art Center in New Castle, PA. Main Street and Elm Street Managers from designated […]
Read More about Community Leaders Convene for Meeting and Tour in New CastleThis week, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Nathan Reigner joined Wolf administration officials and a new Recreation Engagement […]
Read More about PDC Takes Part in Recreation Engagement Coalition Aimed at Growing $12 Billion Outdoor Recreation Sector in PAIn the spirit of the back-to-school season, WalkWorks was pleased to offer a series of informational webinars in September, October and November on Safe Routes to School (SRTS). SRTS is […]
Read More about Safe Routes to School in PA: Fall Informational SeriesThis week, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello announced that Honesdale, in Wayne County, has officially been designated as […]
Read More about Downtown Honesdale Receives ‘Keystone Communities Main Street’ DesignationScranton, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Neil Weaver announced today, August 9, 2022, that United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA (UNC) has received Pennsylvania’s newest Keystone […]
Read More about Wolf Administration Designates United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern PA, Scranton’s Pine Brook Neighborhood as Keystone Communities Elm StreetWe are honored to recognize 25 Pennsylvania downtowns that have been named “Nationally Accredited Programs” by the National Main Street Center (NMSC) for 2022. Receiving National Accreditation Main Street Program […]
Read More about Recognizing PA’S 2022 Nationally Accredited DowntownsPennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) recently presented twelve awards during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a festive and venerable tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s […]
Read More about Congratulations to the 2022 Townie Award WinnersIn these final weeks of budget appropriations, make sure your elected officials know the importance of Keystone Communities Program line item in the DCED budget.
Read More about It’s Never Too Late to AdvocateGraphic Without Graphics There’s a segment at the end of each WalkWorks newsletter entitled “What’s In A Word?” in which some of the key and at times baffling terminology related […]
Read More about WHAT’S IN A WORD? Expanding Your Active Transportation Lexicon!This tour will be hosted on Monday, June 27. Be sure to register for the conference in time to receive the Early Bird Rate by May 27! See the full […]
Read More about The City Beautiful Movement Mobile Workshop: The Natural Features, Historic Factors, and How the City is EvolvingJoin 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.
