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Pittsburgh expands storefront grant program to help 77 small businesses

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Tuesday announced increased funding for a city program designed to help small businesses and commercial property owners improve their storefronts. The Commercial Facade Grant Program initially received a $500,000 commitment. The city has since increased its investment to $1.13 million for the fund, which was

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