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Challenges and Opportunities: Revitalizing Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy

August 28, 2024August 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

BELLEFONTE, PA — Pennsylvania’s rural communities are confronting a critical juncture as they strive to revitalize their economies amid declining populations and fading traditional industries like coal mining and manufacturing. State …

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Pennsylvania Secures Over $400 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — To expand high-speed internet access across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has approved $204.1 million in grant awards, a significant step toward bridging the digital divide …