White Haven Borough has received a $350,000 grant to improve sidewalks, streetscapes, and develop a new multi-use trail along Main Street. The funding was announced by Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-117) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). The project aims to enhance safety for pedestrians, increase accessibility, and support ongoing revitalization in the borough.
Linda Szoke, borough manager, said, “This funding is a significant investment in White Haven’s future. Enhancing our sidewalks and streetscapes will improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for residents and visitors alike, while supporting the ongoing revitalization of our downtown and Main Street corridor. We are grateful for the commonwealth’s support and for the advocacy of our legislative partners in helping move these important improvements forward.”
Rep. Walsh added, “I’m happy to see this investment in White Haven’s future. These improvements will make the community safer and more accessible while supporting local businesses and tourism. Projects like this strengthen our economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.”
Sen. Argall stated, “I am pleased that White Haven has been awarded this important funding. With its detailed Blueprint Community revitalization plans, the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway bringing new visitors into the borough from Jim Thorpe, Pittston and beyond, the continued development of the D&L Trail’s outdoor recreation connections, and new community development, library and infrastructure grants, White Haven is taking some major steps forward for residents, businesses and visitors.”
The grant comes from the Multimodal Transportation Fund. This fund supports economic development by providing grants to ensure safe transportation systems across Pennsylvania. Grants are approved during public meetings held by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
Senator David Argall represents Pennsylvania’s 29th District in northeastern Pennsylvania—which includes parts of Luzerne, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties—where he leads efforts on legislative matters such as education funding and community revitalization (official website). He also provides constituent services through his offices across various locations (official website), chairs policy committees focusing on reforms including education funding (official website), works as a part-time public policy instructor at several colleges (official website), and traces his roots to working-class families in Pennsylvania (official website).