Isaacson welcomes over $2 million in state funding for district

Reaffirming her commitment to keep surrounding communities as a cultural hub, state Rep. Mary Isaacson announced today that $2,061,268 was awarded to six organizations in her legislative district.

“From our business corridors, institutions of art and culture, to enhancing our green spaces, we’re investing into communities across the district,” Isaacson said. “These organizations do great work to improve the quality of life throughout our city and I’m happy to support them in this goal.”

The organizations awarded are:

  • Ministry of Access - $400,000
  • Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District - $170,000
  • Northern Liberties Neighbors Association - $466,268
  • Philadelphia Ballet black box project - $400,000
  • WHYY equipment - $225,000
  • WHYY streetscape and façade lighting - $400,000

The Statewide Local Share Account funding comes from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, which provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.