Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Government agency
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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A local district files a resolution seeking review from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.Some support1 report
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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided grants for a development plan in Lancaster County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided a $2 million Pennsylvania First grant to Bell & Evans.Some support1 report
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Nokia is expanding its operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, bolstering the state's technology hub status.Well supported5 reports
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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is focused on driving state economic growth using the gubernatorial office.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Local residents and organizations in Harrisburg are seeking grants and recognition from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.Some support1 report
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The receivership of Chester Water Authority (CWA) is underway, with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development overseeing the process under Act 47.Some support1 report
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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided recent data on county finances in Northeastern Pennsylvania.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is funding AI training initiatives through PSU Schuylkill Lunchbox to drive economic development.Some support1 report
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A city project in Scranton was funded by a state grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Grant funding supports EMT training programs for Cumberland Goodwill EMS in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Commissioners in McConnellsburg are seeking federal community development funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.Some support1 report
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The city of Lock Haven is now subject to oversight from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development regarding its hiring processes.Some support1 report
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Bellefonte is seeking CDBG entitlement funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to replace critical infrastructure.Some support1 report
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DCED audited CDBG expenditure records, leading to an investigation with the FBI regarding financial matters.Some support1 report
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A new training site has been established in Pittsburgh through partnerships supporting state economic development goals.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Events traced to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, step by step, newest first- PPL's new power plants may boost Pennsylvania's economic developmentMajor energy investment in Luzerne County supports state economic development goalsLikely
- Port infrastructure grant boosts Pennsylvania's economic developmentPennsylvania's port infrastructure investment strengthens state economic development goalsLikely
- Contract work in York, Pennsylvania, may boost local economyContract work in York, Pennsylvania, may boost local economic developmentPossible
- How could Scranton's proposed 2027 budget affect the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development?Scranton's stable budget may boost its eligibility for state grants and support.Possible
- Economic advocacy may guide community development prioritiesMinimum wage and union support advocacy may guide economic development prioritiesPossible
- Amtrak and bridge investments may boost Pennsylvania's economyAmtrak and bridge investments may boost Pennsylvania's economyPossible
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- Conair expansion strengthens Venango County's economic foundationThe expansion strengthens Venango County's economic foundation and job marketAlready happening
- New law may change how Pennsylvania funds research and developmentState economic development agency may adjust funding programs due to new testing restrictions.Possible
- Scranton's financial restructuring could change state economic supportScranton's financial cleanup may shift the focus of state economic supportPossible
- Garrity's infrastructure plan may reshape economic development fundingGarrity's infrastructure plan may reshape economic development fundingPossible
- Data center moratorium may slow economic development effortsThe moratorium could slow the department's ability to attract major industrial investment.Possible
- DCED's mandate shifts to modernize agriculture and expand market access across PennsylvaniaDCED's mandate shifts to modernize agriculture and expand market access across PennsylvaniaLikely
Explainers that pass through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is a step on the way to someone else- Shapiro secures major investment, creating 126 jobs in Venango CountyShapiro's administration secures $9.75 million investment, creating 126 jobsAlready happening
- Pittsburgh city council may coordinate state-backed housing expansionPittsburgh city council may coordinate state-backed housing expansionPossible
- Chobani's $1.2 billion investment could boost Lehigh County's economyChobani's $1.2 billion investment could boost Lehigh County's economyLikely
Around Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development this week
News at the entities that move Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development most-
Pennsylvania StructuralTemple University established a dental clinic in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, to address the rural dental shortage in the state.Moves Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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Schuylkill County StructuralThe Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection reviews an application for expansion in Schuylkill County.Moves Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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Josh Shapiro OperationalCommonwealth Health operates hospitals in Scranton, Northeastern Pennsylvania, while Shapiro's office tracks its status.Moves Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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Northeastern Pennsylvania OperationalRob Bresnahan and Paige Cognetti are in an election race, and Bresnahan supports data center construction in Northeastern Pennsylvania.Moves Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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Chobani TransactionalIBM and Micron pledged massive investments in US manufacturing, while Chobani projects were identified in New York.Moves Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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FBI OperationalYaroch, a former FBI employee, considered moving to Europe and lined up travel to Portugal.Moves Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Connections
The 26 strongest of 34, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Pennsylvania Structural
The state government mandates and oversees the department's economic development functions.
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Nokia Structural
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided funding and tax credits to Nokia.
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Bellefonte Structural
Bellefonte is currently applying to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for CDBG entitlement funding related to infrastructure replacement.
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Lock Haven Structural
The city's hiring process is subject to oversight by the state agency.
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Pennsylvania State University Structural
The economic development agency provides funding and mandates to the university for specific initiatives, including AI training.
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Burlington Transactional
DCED provided grant funding to Burlington for its headquarters project.
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John Harlow Structural
Harlow is seeking grants from the DCED, establishing a potential functional dependency on the agency's review and funding process.
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Scranton Structural
The city's projects receive financial backing and support from the state economic development agency through grants.
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Shenandoah Structural
A is currently under review by B regarding financial issues and potential liabilities, including evaluation for development grants.
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Chester Structural
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development oversees the Act 47 Receivership program relevant to Chester.
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FBI Operational
The relationship involves the state agency's audits leading to investigations conducted by the federal body.
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Schuylkill County Structural
Schuylkill County seeks necessary state grants from the PA Department for infrastructure funding, specifically road rehabilitation.
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Girard Park Structural
Girard Park was subject to audits by the PA DCED regarding CDBG expenditure records.
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Commonwealth Transactional
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided funding grants to Commonwealth.
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Pennsylvania College of Technology Operational
The college and the state agency partner to support state economic development goals.
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Operational
The state economic development agency actively provides financial data and services for the Northeastern Pennsylvania region.
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Curtiss-Wright Structural
Curtiss-Wright receives grants and tax credit encouragement from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
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agriculture Structural
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is involved in developing strategic plans for the agricultural sector.
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Josh Shapiro Operational
Josh Shapiro and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development coordinate on investment announcements.
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Chobani Transactional
The evidence shows the state economic development agency formally acknowledged Chobani's investment as a successful outcome.
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Pittsburgh Shared context
The state economic development agency engages with the city of Pittsburgh in the context of its operations.
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Lancaster County Transactional
DCED provided grants to Lancaster County for plan development.
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Nazareth Structural
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development awarded Nazareth a Main Street designation.
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Fulton County Shared context
Both entities are governmental bodies operating within the public administration domain.
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John Kennedy Operational
A political district filed a resolution for review by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
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Boris Shared context
The relationship is based on shared context within Pennsylvania's economic development sphere, evidenced by a communication from a DCED Grants Manager.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Superior Huntingdon Composites is expanding its manufacturing platform in Huntingdon County with funding from the PA DCED.
- A local district files a resolution seeking review from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided a $2 million Pennsylvania First grant to Bell & Evans.
September 2026
5 events- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided grants for a development plan in Lancaster County.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is focused on driving state economic growth using the gubernatorial office.
- Local residents and organizations in Harrisburg are seeking grants and recognition from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.
- The receivership of Chester Water Authority (CWA) is underway, with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development overseeing the process under Act 47.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is funding AI training initiatives through PSU Schuylkill Lunchbox to drive economic development.
August 2026
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July 2026
4 events- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provided recent data on county finances in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
- The city of Lock Haven is now subject to oversight from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development regarding its hiring processes.
- Bellefonte is seeking CDBG entitlement funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to replace critical infrastructure.
- DCED audited CDBG expenditure records, leading to an investigation with the FBI regarding financial matters.
June 2026
3 events- Nokia is expanding its operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, bolstering the state's technology hub status.
- A city project in Scranton was funded by a state grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
- A new training site has been established in Pittsburgh through partnerships supporting state economic development goals.