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BRADDOCK, Dec. 18 – New grants totaling more than $3.82 million from the Commonwealth Financing Agency will support District 34 projects to strengthen municipal services, fight blight and enhance quality of life for residents, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today. “The new dollars will go to work fixing our roads, improving water and wastewater services, fighting blight, and making it easier for our municipalities to deliver the services residents need to thrive,” Salisbury said. “I’m grateful to CFA for the funding and thankful to our local partners who helped bring it home.” Salisbury said the grants include $3.77 million in Local Share Account funding: $450,000 to Churchill Borough for paving and stormwater sewer improvements to portions of Valiant, Fenwick, Lancewood and Camelot drives. $400,000 to Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority, on behalf of the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, for infrastructure improvements at the Keystone Commons in East Pittsburgh Borough. Once redeveloped, the site is expected to bring approximately 200 full-time jobs. $325,000 to Swissvale Borough for renovations to the 100-year-old building at 2028 Noble St., which the borough is purchasing using a 2024 LSA grant and leasing to the Swissvale Food Pantry. $300,000 to Swissvale Borough for Phase 2 renovations to the Wilkins School Community Center. $275,000 Read more

State Rep. Aerion Abney, D-Allegheny, today announced that nearly $3.8 million in grants has been awarded to 13 projects that will benefit the 19th Legislative District. Read more

“Whether it’s modernizing emergency services, updating infrastructure or expanding programs for people with disabilities, these projects are about making our communities safer, healthier, and more connected," state Rep. Dan Frankel said. "A more inclusive space benefits us all." Read more

“These projects invest in the places where our communities come together,” state Rep. Dan Deasy said. “Cultural venues and neighborhood gathering spaces are central to community life, and this funding will help keep them safe, welcoming, and accessible for everyone.” Read more

State Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-Allegheny, and state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-Allegheny, today announced that more than $2 million in grants has been awarded for 11 projects that will benefit the 35th Legislative District. Read more

“Public safety is at the core of these investments,” state Rep. Brandon Markosek said. “This funding will strengthen emergency services, improve road conditions, support local police departments and address long-standing infrastructure needs so communities are safer and better prepared.” Read more

“Creating a sporting events permit prepares Pennsylvania to host major events in the coming year,” state Rep. Dan Deasy added. “We worked closely with the Senate to craft language that gives venues the flexibility they need to accommodate nationally recognized events like the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh next April and the World Cup in Philadelphia.” Read more

“The new tax credits are giving our regional business partners a great incentive to invest in our district in meaningful ways, from strengthening services for underserved and vulnerable residents to revitalizing depressed, blighted areas, to helping our businesses grow," Salisbury said. "It’s exciting to know that these investments will be powering a lot of positive change here at home.” Read more

"I'm proud to have helped secure funding that will make a real difference in McKees Rocks and Coraopolis," state Rep. Anita Kulik said. "From affordable housing to business development and community services, these investments will help revitalize our neighborhoods and create opportunities for local families and entrepreneurs." Read more