"The city's Newberry Elm Street Program is only 10 months old but already in danger of extinction.

The budget debate in Harrisburg as the state deals with a projected $3.2 billion deficit threatens to slash funding for the Pennsylvania Downtown Initiative program, including all Main and Elm Street programs.

About 60 Main and Elm Street managers gathered in Harrisburg a week ago to express their concern and rally support for programs they claim help communities revitalize and rebuild downtowns and older neighborhoods." For the complete Williamsport Sun-Gazette article, please click here.