We are pleased to announce that McCarthy Public Relations has been hired to serve as the Program Liaison for Downtown Connellsville. Susan McCarthy and Nancy Henry are ready to assist in the revitalization of our city.
"Rebirth of a City"
A community effort, overseen through a partnership of the Connellsville Redevelopment Authority and the Connellsville Cultural Trust, is underway to revitalize Downtown Connellsville.
The City of Connellsville, Connellsville Businesses, Individuals, Churches and Social Organizations have offered pledges and donations totaling $ 137,000 towards this program. See additional information on the donors in the Donor/Donations link. This is truly a grassroots effort by and for the community.
Connellsville is designated the Geranium Capital of the Country. This recognition is celebrated with an annual festival in the downtown on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. This year on May 29th from 9-3. The event is organized and sponsored by the Connellsville Area Garden Club.
Turn Your Town Around a program of Downtown Connellsville was awarded grants from the Community Foundation of Fayette County and Connellsville Rotary to enhance the appearance of the central business district. Lowe's of Uniontown donated all the flowers and soil to plant the 15 planter baskets. Thank you to the Connellsville Area Garden Club for their help in planting the baskets as well as their donation to help purchase the baskets.
Clara Pascoe, Executive Director, Community Foundation of Fayette County present Michael Edwards with a grant for the flower baskets along Crawford Avenue.
Rotary Club of Connellsville provided a grant to Downtown Connellsville for the flower baskets along Crawford Avenue.
