(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This April 2, 2021, file photo shows bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh. Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and many officials were on hand to recently announce that $4 million was available through the Main Streets Allegheny program. This means that communities with business districts and main streets there are now eligible for money to help develop and strengthen them. The money can be used for everything from grants, loans and district-level investments technical assistance for businesses. Grant amounts are varied, and the money can also be used for events that are community-based and concerts that are tied to local businesses. The funds can also be used for district identity and placement initiatives, street scape improvement, murals, lighting and signage.