One great, new addition to Johnstown is the Greater Prospect Co-Op Store. This convenience store opened in the summer of 2014 at 110 William Penn Ave....
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YPI Blog: Growing a Future Worth Fighting For
Growing a Future Worth Fighting For Urban agriculture has been growing in the Greater Johnstown area, as well as in many other small and large...
YPI Blog: Find Quirky, Local Treasures
Every town in the United States, big or small, has its little quirks. Whether it is a natural formation, local shop, or overall energy, these...
YPI Blog: An Oasis in the Food Desert
More than 2.3 million people in the United States live in low-income, rural areas that are more than ten miles away from the nearest supermarket....
YPI Blog: Hands That Give
Volunteering is very important to a community and to a person in general. Throughout our internship, we had time to volunteer with different organizations, whether it...
YPI Blog: Make a Difference
How to Make a Difference in Your Rustbelt Hometown You know the saying, “you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it...
YPI Blog: Improving Main Street America
All across the country, there are many small towns that are working to improve their Main Streets. Many small towns face the challenge of overcoming...
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