Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Archives

Sen. Judy Schwank to Introduce Legislation to Approve a CRIZ for Reading

June 26, 2024

Reading, PA — June 26, 2024 — Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) recently announced her intent to introduce legislation that would designate a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) for the City of Reading and implement programmatic changes. The CRIZ program was...

DCED Secretary Tours State-Backed Projects, Discusses Economic Development Opportunities for Reading with Local Officials

August 10, 2023

Reading − August 10, 2023 − Today, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) welcomed Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Sec. Rick Siger to Reading to meet with community leaders and tour projects supported by state grant funding. Siger’s visit began at...

Collaboration Between State and City Lawmakers Leads to Over $1M Investment in West Philadelphia Recreation Center

July 26, 2023

Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Representative Morgan Cephas, and Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. came together to present over $1 million dollars in grants from the state and city of Philadelphia to the Friends of Granahan for improvements to...

Comitta Announces Funding for West Chester Railroad Track Improvements

April 14, 2023

West Chester, PA- April 14, 2023 – The West Chester Railroad Heritage Association was awarded $125,000 in total state funding to support track repairs and infrastructure improvements, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The association, a 100 percent volunteer...