This report tracks the involvement of York County’s aging population in the community, including contributions to the local economy, civic engagement, and philanthropy.

This report shares the most recent ALICE data for Pennsylvania. It provides a snapshot of the state’s economic conditions and explains why the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about intense financial stress to Pennsylvania families.

This report measures the number of York County households considered to be Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed and outlines the areas most cost-burdensome. These households earn more than the federal poverty level but less than the basic cost of living.

This research looks at the economies of 11 metropolitan statistical areas in Pennsylvania and explores the extent to which they include opportunity occupations, or occupations characterized by above-average pay for workers without a bachelor’s degree.

This report describes the features, similarities, and challenges of 13 small Third Federal Reserve District cities. The author provides suggestions for how these cities can flourish in a post-industrial economy.

Since the 90s, tax burdens have grown for all municipalities. The report analyzes the impact of Act 47 which lays out the state’s responsibility to assist municipalities experiencing severe financial difficulties to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. They find that participation has little effect on a municipality’s fiscal situation.

York County Stakeholders establish a plan for the next 10 years which aims to increase the number of women and minority-owned businesses; close income gaps; support local art and recreation; decrease the number of ALICE households; expand access to broadband Internet; and attract employers that offer high-paying employment.

Those in the Third Federal Reserve District who cannot access the means to attain education or job training find it difficult to secure well-paying employment. This report identifies the main barriers to this kind of employment and opportunities to grow a local workforce.

Rusk explains the impact of suburban sprawl and concentrated poverty on the quality of life of York County residents. He provides recommendations for solutions, including mixed-income housing, county resource-sharing, and urban revival.