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Founded in 1987, Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) is the only statewide nonprofit dedicated solely to the revitalization of the commonwealth's core communities. Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) leads the movement to ensure that core communities of all shapes and sizes continue to prosper, and that communities that are experiencing social or financial difficulties are provided the tools to reclaim their vitality.

STATEWIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SUMMITThursday, June 48:30am to 4:30pm (with optional events before and after)212 Locust...
05/19/2026

STATEWIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT
Thursday, June 4
8:30am to 4:30pm (with optional events before and after)
212 Locust Street, Harrisburg

Working on improving walking, biking, accessibility, and access to transit in your community now? Thinking about doing so in the future? You should plan to attend the 2026 Statewide Active Transportation Summit to meet people doing this work in various parts of PA, see examples of work underway, and discover key elements to help you bring active transportation improvements home for your area.

There is a full rundown, including registration links, draft schedule, and sponsor information on the PDC website here: Statewide Active Transportation Summit 

The event proper is taking place on Thursday, June 4, with some optional activities the evening prior, including tours and a reception at Millworks with the new Coalition for Active Mobility in Pennsylvania, which will also be featured in a plenary panel discussion on the 4th.

Late registration starts on May 21. Register now for just $75.

Today is the last day to register for the 2026 Conference at the Early Bird rate, register by midnight to claim your spo...
05/15/2026

Today is the last day to register for the 2026 Conference at the Early Bird rate, register by midnight to claim your spot. Rates will increase starting May 16th and Registration will be open until June 19th! Link for registration available in bio and on our website.

It’s here—Early Bird Registration is officially OPEN 🎉Join us in Making Waves on Main Street in Erie for the PA’s Premie...
04/29/2026

It’s here—Early Bird Registration is officially OPEN 🎉

Join us in Making Waves on Main Street in Erie for the PA’s Premiere Revitalization Conference and experience the ideas, connections, and momentum driving communities across Pennsylvania.

🌊 Learn. Network. Get inspired.

⏳ Early Bird rates available through May 15—don’t miss it.

Link in Bio.

They showed up—and made it heard.This week at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Main Street & Elm Street leaders from across Pe...
04/23/2026

They showed up—and made it heard.
This week at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Main Street & Elm Street leaders from across Pennsylvania came together to advocate for the continued $20 million investment in Main Street Matters—because our downtowns, small businesses, and neighborhoods depend on it.

Thank you to Senators Vincent Hughes, Timothy Kearney, Joe Picozzi Stefano, and David Argall, and speakers including Mandy Book, Larry Newman, and Christina (Dr.) for standing with our communities!

To every manager and leader who showed up—you are the reason this work moves forward.

This momentum doesn’t stop here.

Join us for Main Street Matters Advocacy Day 🏛️April 21 | Pennsylvania State Capitol, HarrisburgSchedule:• Morning Meet ...
04/08/2026

Join us for Main Street Matters Advocacy Day 🏛️

April 21 | Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg

Schedule:
• Morning Meet & Greet with legislators (8:30–10:00 AM, North Office Building – Hearing Room #3)
• Capitol Rotunda press event (10:30–11:30 AM)
• Meetings with your local representatives (following the press event)

Be part of the conversation and help support Main Streets and Elm Streets across Pennsylvania!

Register at the link in bio.

Ready to invest in your community’s future? Join us for our 3-part webinar series on developing your own revolving loan ...
03/18/2026

Ready to invest in your community’s future?

Join us for our 3-part webinar series on developing your own revolving loan fund—starting March 24. Learn how to fund, prepare for, and successfully implement a loan program that supports local growth.
Led by Kirsten Hubbard, CEO & Founder of Ghost Writer, LLC.

🔗 Register through the link in bio on ‘PDC Event Calendar & Registration’ button

The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credit is a powerful tool for community revitalization — and this workshop...
02/03/2026

The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credit is a powerful tool for community revitalization — and this workshop will show you how to use it.

Register on our website or through the link in our bio, we hope to see you there!

We’re excited to celebrate Main Street Gettysburg receiving a new designation through Pennsylvania’s Main Street Matters...
01/16/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Main Street Gettysburg receiving a new designation through Pennsylvania’s Main Street Matters program, unlocking access to up to $225,000 in grant funding and technical assistance to support a vibrant, walkable, and accessible historic downtown.

As DCED’s nonprofit partner and statewide coordinator for Main Street America, Pennsylvania Downtown Center looks forward to supporting Gettysburg’s leadership, businesses, and community as they put their five-year strategy into action—balancing historic preservation, tourism, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

👏 Thank you to the Shapiro Administration and DCED for continued investments in Pennsylvania’s Main Streets.

MainStreetAmerica

🌊 Ready to get involved in the 2026 PDC Conference?From partnerships and exhibiting, to submitting a session proposal or...
01/08/2026

🌊 Ready to get involved in the 2026 PDC Conference?

From partnerships and exhibiting, to submitting a session proposal or nominating a Townie — there are so many ways to be part of Making Waves on Main Street.

⏰ Session proposals are due January 23, 2026 — coming up fast!

Tap the link in our bio to learn more and get involved.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lenwood Sloan, a former PDC Board member, DEI Committee participant, and an ext...
12/30/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lenwood Sloan, a former PDC Board member, DEI Committee participant, and an extraordinary community champion.

Lenwood dedicated his life to preserving Black history, art, and culture through storytelling—ensuring that communities, places, and people too often overlooked were honored and remembered. His work, including the Look Up, Look Out campaign and countless cultural initiatives across Pennsylvania, leaves a lasting imprint on our Commonwealth.

Guided by his belief, “If I can help somebody along the way, then my living shall not be in vain,” Lenwood led with generosity, humility, and purpose. We are grateful for his leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who were touched by his remarkable life. 🤍

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1230 N 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA
17102

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17172334675

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