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Launched through Vision Together 2025 and the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, this monthly roundup of positive news stories is meant to highlight progress we are making in the Alleghenies—and help future Johnstowners see how much good is happening right now. Johnstown is an emerging and ideal work-from-home home base, with evolving outdoor recreation opportunities, beautiful natural resources, and excellent quality of life.

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Here’s what happened in December 2020 and January 2021:

• Ribbon cutting for a $1 million broadband expansion (WJAC-TV)
• Johnstown Lawmaker Named Majority Chairman of State Senate Transportation Committee (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• 2 Local Business Owners Join to Open Restaurant (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• State Grant Gives New Life to Cambria-Rowe Site (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Private Public Collaboration is Changing Johnstown Landscape for the Better (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• New Cambria City Shop Springs from Farmers Market (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Trail Alliance Launches Fundraising Campaign (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Local Business offering unique personalized Shopping Experience to Support Small Business (WJAC-TV)
• JARI Accepting Applications for New Scholarship (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)

Here’s what happened in November and December 2020:

• Johnstown Eyes Capital Improvement Projects (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Choose Johnstown Campaign Looks to Attract Remote Workers (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• New Virtual Learning Center Opens (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• New Campaign Aims to Light Up Local Economy (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Light up Local Campaign (WTAJ-TV)
• Hometown Christmas Stroll in Johnstown (WJAC-TV)
• Former Rectory to be Turned into a Theater (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Fitness Center Completes Renovation with Grand Re-Opening (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)

Here’s what happened in October 2020:

• Johnstown Companies Announce 130-million in Defense Contracts (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Johnstown’s ACRP receives funding for a Water Park for Children. WTAC-TV
• Pride in the Neighborhood: Johnstown Eyes Blueprint for Future, Gathering Ideas (Johnstown Tribune-Democrat)
• Good Samaritans Take Part in Community Clean-up – WJAC-TV
• Art Walk in Stackhouse Park
• Three Area Businesswomen Names to Statewide Boards – Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
• Johnstown receives $1.95 million federal grant, bringing new business and jobs