New Bloomfield, PA (April 1, 2026) — The Perry County Economic Development Authority is pleased to announce that Perry County Hometowns has received renewed Main Street Matters designation, continuing its work to support downtown revitalization across Perry County’s participating boroughs.
Perry County Hometowns is part of Pennsylvania’s Main Street Matters program through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), with technical assistance, education, and ongoing support provided through the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC).
This renewed designation builds on the accomplishments and lessons of the program’s first five years and affirms continued support for a regional approach to downtown development. Perry County Hometowns serves as a shared framework for strengthening community identity, supporting local businesses, encouraging reinvestment, and advancing visible improvements across borough downtowns.
The renewed designation is accompanied by an updated five-year strategy that reflects both local priorities and countywide coordination. The plan focuses on strengthening connections between downtowns and trails, parks, and open spaces; enhancing everyday and family-friendly use of downtowns; and growing local food as a downtown economic driver.
During the first designation period, Perry County Hometowns helped advance a range of visible projects and partnerships, including public art installations, community clean-up efforts, façade improvements, and the creation of the Discover Perry County Guide.
Moving forward, the program will continue to work through the volunteer-driven Perry County Hometowns ambassador network, which supports communication, coordination, and locally informed annual workplans in each participating borough.
“This renewed designation reflects the commitment of our borough leaders, ambassadors, volunteers, businesses, and community partners who continue to invest in Perry County’s downtowns,” said PCEDA Board President Martha Roberts. “We are proud of the progress made so far and excited to continue building momentum over the next five years.”
For more information about Perry County Hometowns and the renewed designation, visit perrycountyeda.com.
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