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Warren City wins $500,000 state grant for Mulberry Playground; council pledges local match
Summary
Mayor David Wortman announced a $500,000 DCNR grant to restore Mulberry Playground. City staff said a contract will come to council within months and the city has pledged $2,250,000 (budgeted in 2027) plus community partner funding; design and bidding are next steps.
Warren City Mayor David Wortman on Tuesday read a letter from Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announcing a $500,000 Community Conservation Partnership Program award for the Mulberry Playground restoration.
"On behalf of Governor Josh Shapiro, I'm writing to congratulate you on the grant award in the amount of $500,000," Wortman read aloud from the…
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