Washington, DC – August 28, 2014 – On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced awards of more than $195.4 million to 185 organizations. The Progress Fund is […] Continue Reading
The Progress Fund Stories
Rail-trail signage a must
In real estate, the mantra is location, location, location. In rail-trails, the plea is signage, signage, signage. If bicyclists, birders, walkers, runners, cross-country skiers and snow-shoers can’t find a trail, they can’t use it. It’s […] Continue Reading
Subway restaurant coming to West Newton
A Herminie native whose company operates 23 Subway restaurant franchises in the region plans to expand his business to the renovated former Riverside Lounge in West Newton, with hopes of attracting some of the Great Allegheny Passage trail users across the Youghiogheny River to eat.
Connellsville – A model trail town
“Connellsville is now a model community for other communities across Pennsylvania.”
That’s according to Trail Town Program Manager William Prince, explaining how trail towns have grown and how businesses can take advantage of the programs and aid that they offer.
Rendulics expanding bed and breakfast business in West Newton
Mary Lou and Robert J. Rendulic, owners of Bright Morning Bed & Breakfast and the Annex Inn at 127 and 129 Jefferson Court respectively, are planning to have at least two rooms of the four-room two-story house at 131 Jefferson Court ready for visitors by Sept. 25.
Great Allegheny Passage and Sustainable Tourism
When I first learned of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), which stretches from Cumberland, Maryland to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I thought, “Wow, that’s a long bike ride. Who would want to do that?” I am all […] Continue Reading
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