Archbald officials were all smiles this week, as the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development came to town to announce two grants that will be used to improve the borough.
DCED executive deputy secretary John Blake announced a $500,000 grant for “streetscape” improvements in Archbald’s central business district and another $50,000 that will permit the borough to move forward with its long-discussed “pocket park” on an abandoned lot where Archbald High School once stood.
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The voice of the people has been heard. A few weeks ago, The Valley Advantage published ballots asking our readers to list their favorites in dozens of categories. After tabulating the results, here are the winners:
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