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LOCAL BUSINESSES TO
RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM HUGHES
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Hughes |
PHILADELPHIA, March 4
– State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila.)
will hold a news conference on Wednesday,
March 5, at 3:30 p.m.,
to announce a major grant to the
Philadelphia Commercial Development
Corporation PCDC.
The Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation grant is intended to help
sustain and promote business continuity and
growth along the Market Street corridor – an
area that has been severely impacted in
recent years as a result of SEPTA’s
long-term reconstruction of its elevated
“El” train system.
Through its Market Street Reinvestment Fund,
PCDC has disbursed more than $876,600 to 387
local businesses. The PennDOT grant will
help address the needs of more than 177
businesses that are currently eligible to
receive assistance.
WHO: Sen.
Vincent Hughes and members of the
Philadelphia Senate Delegation, and PCDC
officials
WHAT:
Major Grant Announcement to Aid Local
Businesses
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: 4601 Market Street, 1st
floor conference room
Media coverage is welcome.
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