ADVISORY - Shapiro Administration to Announce Main Street Designation for Lansdowne, Highlight Continued Main Street Matters Funding

October 08, 2026 - Lansdowne, PA

ADVISORY - Shapiro Administration to Announce Main Street Designation for Lansdowne, Highlight Continued Main Street Matters Funding

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger will visit downtown Lansdowne to announce its new Main Street designation through the Main Street Matters program, which provides downtown business districts with the tools they need to create healthy, vibrant communities.

Governor Josh Shapiro secured $20 million for Main Street Matters in the 2026-27 state budget to continue revitalizing downtowns, support small businesses, and strengthen local economies.

Main Street Matters, which is a key part of Pennsylvania's 10-year Economic Development Strategy,has invested $34 million in 137 revitalization projects in communities across the Commonwealth since it was created in 2024 by Governor Shapiro.

WHO:
Rick Siger, DCED Secretary
State Representative Gina Curry
Mayor Magdalena Byrne
Jessica Pointer, Council President, Borough of Lansdowne
Leigh Jackson, Board Member, Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation
Andy Toy, Board Member, Pennsylvania Downtown Center

WHEN:
TOMORROW, Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM

WHERE:
Lansdowne Veterans' Landing
30 North Lansdowne Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050

VISUALS:
Brief formal remarks, walking tour/visit with the following small businesses: Utility Works, The Lansdowne Theater, and Camellia Coffee House.

RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP to [email protected].

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