Join us in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for the 2026 Cambria Iron Conference at the Center for Metal Arts. This annual gathering celebrates the region’s rich industrial heritage while showcasing the history, craftsmanship, and artistry of iron and steelmaking. The conference will…
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Since 2018, the Center For Metal Arts has revived the art of metalworking inside historic Cambria Iron shops – as well as three historic blacksmith hammers forged during Johnstown’s industrial heyday. Now, the blacksmith school is turning…
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission once again showed its support for the Clara Barton House and Garden renovation by announcing a new $100,000 Keystone Historic Preservation grant for the project Tuesday. PHMC previously put $150,000 toward…
Tuesday, September 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center.
The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant, receiving $15,000 to support public space revitalization efforts in downtown Johnstown. As part of AARP's statewide investment of more than $180,000 in 14…
The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority has been awarded a $200,000 grant to conduct environmental assessments at sites in Johnstown, including the former Moxham Bus Barns. This work—focused on soil, groundwater, and air quality—will help prepare the site for redevelopment and support…
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Parcels of land at the Johnstown Urban Industrial Park could be ready for sale in 2027, with the building of structures possibly occurring in 2028. Johnstown Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Mark Critz referred to that timeline as…
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A long legacy of U.S. industrial manufacturing winds along the Conemaugh River, through facilities in Johnstown that decades ago belonged to one corporation. Some of those buildings in Johnstown even predate Bethlehem Steel Corp.’s 20th-century stronghold, when its…
Another important step has been completed in the ongoing beautification of the former Sheesley Supply Co. property at 837 Horner Street in Johnstown’s Hornerstown neighborhood. Under contract with the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, crews from DMS Environmental successfully removed a 10,000-gallon…
Asbestos remediation has been successfully completed at the former Cambria-Rowe Business College building, located at 221 Central Avenue in Johnstown. The property, owned by the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, has been vacant since 2016 and is now positioned for its next…
