Historical Event
Shamokin Leaves Act 47
August 20, 2024
Pennsylvania ended Shamokin’s distressed-municipality status on August 20, 2024, marking a major milestone in the city’s financial recovery.
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.