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Hanbidge: $1.75M in grants secured for revitalization projects

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    July 16, 2026 | 3:56 PM

State Rep. Liz Hanbidge announced today that three projects in her legislative district have received funding through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.

The following funding was awarded:

  • $250,000 to Gwynedd Mercy University for renovations to the Julia Ball Auditorium and St. Bernard Hall academic facilities.
  • $1 million to Lower Gwynedd Township for upgrades to the township’s public works facility to support a growing population.
  • $500,000 to Whitpain Township for the construction of the Whitpain Community Center, which will include two basketball courts that can convert to six pickleball courts, meeting rooms, a fitness center, an elevated walking track, and a lobby.

“These investments are a win for our entire community,” Hanbidge said. “This funding will help Gwynedd Mercy University continue providing high-quality educational opportunities in updated facilities while ensuring that Lower Gwynedd Township has the infrastructure needed to serve our growing population. A community center is where that growing population comes together, from youth sports to fitness classes to neighbors simply meeting one another. I am thrilled to help bring this space to Whitpain and grateful for the state's investment in supporting projects that will benefit residents for years to come.”

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