Some good Samaritans helped to clean up the Johnstown area Saturday. They were involved in a community cleanup which was organized by the nonprofit “Branches of Mercy” in the Hornerstown section of the city.
Dave Gallucci is the man behind it who said he hopes to hold these cleanups twice a year. Click here to read more.
Johnstown companies in the defense industry announced secured contracts with a total value of about $130 million that will keep hundreds of jobs in the area, leaders said Thursday.
Concurrent Technologies Corp., JWF Defense Systems and Martin-Baker America reported contract awards at the Showcase for Commerce press conference in the 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial. Click here to read more.
Three prominent Cambria County businesswomen were recently named to positions with statewide organizations involved in redevelopment. Click here to read more.
A “cool” new recreational opportunity could be coming to Johnstown.
After receiving an $85k grant, the Alternative Community Resource Program (ACRP) plans to build a splash park. The park is expected to be on Chestnut Street. Click here to read more.
Many people got out their fall jackets for the first time this season to enjoy “Art Walk in the Park,” an event hosted by Studio U in Johnstown.
Crafters, artists, musicians, and food vendors lined the trails of Stackhouse Park, which event organizer Denise Urban says allowed for social distancing and a chance to feel the crisp fall air. Click here to read more.
Throughout the next few months, Johnstown officials plan to hold public meetings in the municipality’s different neighborhoods to find out what projects residents want included in an updated City-wide Comprehensive Plan. The goal is to create a roadmap for the community’s future. Click here to read more.
The Johnstown Redevelopment authority was just awarded a $1.95 million grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. The money will be used to renovate the former Cambria-Rowe Business College building on Central Ave in Johnstown. It will then house a new business, TeleHelath Suite. Click here to read more.