Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 2, 2023 8:24 A.M.

(Aliquippa, PA) At the end of December 2023 Aliquippa will exit Act 47 status, according to Act 47 coordinator Debbie Grass who presented her report at Wednesday night’s city council meeting. In June there will be a financial Condition-Recision report. From July through August it will be the public notice period and the coordinator’s report will be filed with the city and DCED. In September public notices, a DCED public hearing will take place within 30 days, and a coordinator’s public hearing, with revisions if necessary. October-December the Secretary of DCED reviews the termination, and a determination is to be made in 90 days. On December 30, 2023 a certificate is to be signed by DCED Secretary affirming termination of Act 47 status. Ms. Grass told council that they’ve done good, and it’s with a celebration. She confirmed that DCED will still be in contact with the city following the exit from Act 47.