In The News
$2 Million Award-winning Bausman Street Independent Living Project Hosts Ribbon Cutting, Open House, July 26, 2006
"On July 27 at 11:30 AM, Bausman Street Independent Living (BSIL) welcomes tenants and community members with a ribbon cutting, barbecue and tours." Please
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Real Estate Notes, July 23, 2006
York Daily Record - Candidate Casey Takes a Tour of York, July 21, 2006
State Treasurer Bob Casey, now a candidate for the US Senate, visited the Greenway Tech Center on a visit to York.
York Daily Record - Spark in the City, July 16, 2006
"A statewide nonprofit organization committed to beneficial land-use policies has honored the Greenway Tech Centre in York for its design and development." Please
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York Dispatch - Louis Appell Jr. Gets Friend of Pennsylvania Award
“Local businessman Louis J. Appell Jr. has been presented the 2006 Friend of Pennsylvania Award.”
Harrisburg Patriot News - Award Winners, June 16, 2006
"Louis J. Appell Jr., chairman of Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Inc. in York, has received the 2006 Friend of Pennsylvania Award from the non-profit group 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania."
Lancaster New Era - City Project Lauded for Smart Growth, June 16, 2006
"The non-profit group 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania on Tuesday recognized a Lancaster city project as one of the best examples of smart growth design in the state."
Erie Times-News - Ridge Center Wins Design Award, June 15, 2006
"The public likes what it sees of the new Tom Ridge Environmental Center. And so does a Pennsylvania nonprofit that awarded the center its top design award for 2006."
Beaver County Times – Rochester Organization Wins Design Award, June 15, 2006
“The Mental Health Consumer Center in Rochester earned a bronze award in the 2006 Commonwealth Design Awards sponsored by 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania.” Please
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York Daily Record – 10,000 Friends: York in the Spotlight, June 15, 2006
“Three York County projects captured 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania 2006 Commonwealth Design Awards on Tuesday night at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.” Please click here for the article.
Meadville Tribune - Tom Ridge Environmental Center Wins Commonwealth Award, June 15, 2006
"The newly-opened Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Erie’s Presque Isle State Park beat out 14 competitors from 10 counties to capture top prize in the 2006 Commonwealth Design Awards." Please
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Central Penn Business Journal - Central Pa. Revitalization Projects Recognized, June 14, 2006
"A former drive-in movie theater won the Commonwealth Design Award from nonprofit 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania last night."
Central Penn Business Journal - Central Pa. Redevelopment Projects Up for Award, June 13, 2006
"Five revitalization projects from Central Pennsylvania are up for a statewide design award. Nonprofit 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania will award three 2006 winners tonight at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg."
Harrisburg Patriot News - Award Winners, June 1, 2006
"International Place in downtown Harrisburg, the Buckwalter Building in Lancaster County and the Historic Fairmount neighborhood, Martin Memorial Library and Greenway Tech Centre, all in York County, are among 15 projects in 10 counties named finalists for the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania's annual Commonwealth Design Awards. The winners will be announced on June 13 at The State Museum of Pennsylvania."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - New Environmental Center Offers Varied Views of Lake Erie, May 25, 2006
"Erie's new Tom Ridge Environmental Center, which officially opens tomorrow morning with a ribbon-cutting by the ex-governor for which it's named, offers many new ways to view Lake Erie and the surrounding, shifting landscape." Please
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Meadville Tribune - Ridge Center is Ready, May 25, 2006
"Earlier this month, the center was selected as a finalist for 10,000 Friends of Pennsylva-nia’s annual Commonwealth Design Awards. The center was one of 15 projects in 10 counties selected by a team of 10 judges, including former Meadville resident Brian Hill, now president and chief executive officer of Pennsylvania Environmental Council." Please
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Erie Times-News - Ridge Center Finalist for Award, May 23, 2006
"The Ridge Center is one of 15 finalists statewide for the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania's annual Commonwealth Design Award."
York Dispatch - York Designs Finalists for Awards, May 23, 2006
"Three York County projects are among 15 finalists for the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania's annual Commonwealth Design Awards. The awards showcase what the judges consider the best examples of smart growth design from across Pennsylvania." Please click here for the article.
York Daily Record - 10,000 Friends: York Projects in Spotlight, May 23, 2006
"Fifteen projects in 10 counties have made this year's finalists for 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania's annual Commonwealth Designs. York County is represented by three projects, all within the City of York." Please
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Knoxville Housing in Finals for Design Award, May 20, 2006
The Bausman Street Independent Living project is Allegheny County's only finalist among 15 for the annual Commonwealth Design Awards offered by the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania organization.
Central Penn Business Journal - Group Holds Land Use, Design Competition, February 9, 2006
Central Penn Business Journal included the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania 2006 Commonwealth Design Awards press release in their online edition on February 9, 2006. Please
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PA Township News - 2006 Commonwealth Design Awards Recognize Sound Land Use Practices, February 2006
PA Township News, a publication of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, included the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania press release in their "Newsworthy" feature.
