Historical Event

Shamokin Leaves Act 47

Name: Shamokin Leaves Act 47
Start: August 20, 2024

Pennsylvania ended Shamokin’s distressed-municipality status on August 20, 2024, marking a major milestone in the city’s financial recovery.

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Years of Recovery Work

Shamokin’s Act 47 status reflected a long period of municipal financial distress and state-supported recovery planning.

The Order of August 20, 2024

Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development formally ended the city’s Act 47 status on August 20, 2024.

A Milestone, Not a Finish Line

The order closed an important chapter, while the city’s adopted revitalization and safety plans show that downtown recovery and public investment continue.