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WEST CHESTER, PA — Homeowners and renters who applied for the 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program have started receiving rebates. Thousands of Chester County residents are benefiting from this …
Chester County Residents: Get Money Back in Your Pocket with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville has been awarded a $621,360 grant by FEMA to design and engineer long-term resilience solutions to mitigate flooding. The grant will be used …
Coatesville Awarded Grant to Enhance Flood Resilience and Stormwater Infrastructure Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Military and Veteran Affairs in Pennsylvania has announced grants totaling $800,000 from the Veterans’ Trust Fund. These grants will be distributed to 12 county Veterans …
Empowering Pennsylvania Veterans: $800,000 Grants to Enhance Support and Services Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes and the PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) have announced over $4.4 million in affordable housing grants through the Housing Options Program (HOP). These investments, …
Senator Hughes Secures $4.4 Million in Grants to Preserve Affordable Housing, Combat Gentrification in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a series of upcoming public engagement activities to support the development of the agency’s 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan …
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Engages Public for Future Housing and Community Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board announced it is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners, the Commonwealth/County Program, and …
Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Announces Funding Opportunities Read More
State Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) expressed support for increased investments in housing, labor, schools, and public spaces in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the successful funding of the Whole-Home Repairs program and …
Senator Nikil Saval Praises State Commitment to Whole-Home Repairs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA) express disappointment over the failure to expand state-funded pre-K programs and address the child care crisis in the 2023-24 Pennsylvania state …
Missed Opportunities: Early Learning Pennsylvania Urges Action on Pre-K Expansion and Child Care Crisis Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Lead-Free Promise Project is praising the inclusion of $2.37 million in Pennsylvania’s final 2023-24 budget for lead paint remediation. The funding will support low-income homeowners and landlords …
Pennsylvania Budget: $2.37 Million Secured to Combat Lead Hazards and Protect Children’s Health Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has received a $375,000 PHARE award from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The funds will bolster the Street …
Chester County Receives $375K PHARE Award to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability Read More