POTTSVILLE — City officials and state lawmakers gathered on the steps of Pottsville City Hall on Wednesday, Veterans Day, to outline redevelopment projects, infrastructure improvements and changes to municipal operations, emphasizing partnerships as a driving force behind the work.
The gathering combined recognition of military veterans with a public update on the city’s progress and priorities. Mayor Tom Smith had invited residents, business owners and community partners to attend the address.
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Schuylkill County commissioners unanimously approved a revised tax exemption schedule for two proposed logistics facilities at Highridge Business Park on , despite public concerns about the timing of the vote and the opportunity to review the proposal.
Commissioners also authorized a separate application for $788,385 in state transportation funding to rehabilitate Keystone Boulevard within the business park.
On Thursday evening, entrepreneurs and business leaders gathered for the final event of the inaugural Ignite Schuylkill competition to determine the recipient of the $100,000 in capital funds.