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Transforming coal country in Shamokin, Pennsylvania

Transforming coal country in Shamokin, Pennsylvania

FromReimagine Rural


Transforming coal country in Shamokin, Pennsylvania

FromReimagine Rural

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Shamokin, Pennsylvania is a former coal town on its way to becoming an outdoor recreation destination after decades of decline. In this episode of Reimagine Rural, Tony Pipa returns to his roots to learn how an abandoned mine remediation project is helping spur community renewal. He speaks with local leaders and residents who are bringing their vision to life with the support of key public resources. Episode transcript and show notes: https://brook.gs/3TZZGjD Reimagine Rural is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Send feedback to podcasts@brookings.edu.
Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (11)

While the dominant narrative regarding rural America is one of decline and division, Reimagine Rural is a new podcast that visits rural towns across the United States that are experiencing positive change and explores how public investment in rural people and places can lead to increased prosperity. Hosted by Tony Pipa, a scholar in the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution and a product of rural America, each episode will feature local voices telling the story of progress in their community and consider the intersection with policy and public resources.