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Mercer County population decline tied to welcoming communities
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania hearing highlighted that Mercer County must stem young people leaving to strengthen future economic growth. Local groups like Shenango Valley LGBTQIA Alliance and DEI initiatives foster belonging, while Penn-Northwest Development Corp guides the Homegrown Initiative to attract families. Affordable land, broadband, and regional access to cities like Pittsburgh and Cleveland bolster prospects, with a welcoming atmosphere seen as essential to retaining residents and attracting jobs.
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