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Eight candidates are running in the Republican primary in the 13th Congressional district, one of Pennsylvania’s seats in the U.S. House. One of those…
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Altoona’s Blight Task Force released a plan Wednesday to address the city’s rundown property problem. The plan looked at the extent of blight in Altoona…
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On a Monday morning in February, people packed the Pittsburgh mayor’s conference room to witness the city’s successful transition to financial…
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For those born and raised in struggling Rust Belt cities, it’s common to move away for job opportunities or a different lifestyle. The city of Altoona has…
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The city of Altoona officially came out of Act 47 on Wednesday, bringing an end to its distressed city status. Altoona's successful exit is a big win for…
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The city of Altoona is forming a Blight Task Force to address the problem of housing deterioration, and it’s calling for residents to apply to its two…
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Three Pennsylvania counties affected by the downturn of the coal industry will be getting help soon.Startup Alleghenies, an initiative meant to encourage…
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At last week's mayoral debate in downtown Altoona, the two candidates had to do something unusual: explain the position they were running for. Altoona is…
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Urban revitalization often brings to mind preservation and rehabilitation—people like the idea of saving old buildings. But the reality is, in…
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Financially distressed cities have pressing problems, like how to balance the budget. But then there are also issues like building renewal and long-term…