Brookings arrives late to the Shamokin Pennsylvania transformation party

 

The population of Shamokin has decreased 67% since its peak 100 years ago.

Population:  Wikipedia

Headline:  Brookings, 11/22/2022

It's an oft-told story in the declining coal and oil time of Pennsylvania.

Shamokin, Pennsylvania is a former coal town on its way to becoming an outdoor recreation destination after decades of decline. In this episode of Reimagine Rural, Tony Pipa returns to his roots to learn how an abandoned mine remediation project is helping spur community renewal. He speaks with local leaders and residents who are bringing their vision to life with the support of key public resources.

Warren County PA, where Retiring Guy grew up, has engaged in this same discussion for years.

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Warren's population has decreased 37% since its 1940 peak.

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Iconic view of Warren from Washington Park.

Photos by Retiring Guy

The bend of the Allegheny River as seen from the Hickory Street Bridge in Warren.

Liberty Street, a once-bustling central business district, on a quiet Sunday morning.  (Growing up in Warren, you never said you were going downtown.  You were going 'overtown'.)