Take a look at Harrisburg, which not only has rich history and one of the most famous State Capitol buildings in the U.S. Pennsylvania has many up-and-coming communities that boast expansive professional opportunities. For example, Pittsburgh was recently named one of the most affordable metro areas in the U.S., making it an ideal locale for finding a home and putting down roots. This is particularly true of millennials, who are redefining expectations when it comes to the communities we live and work in, and how and where we look for jobs. We’re attracting and retaining new residents as more and more people realize this is the perfect place to work smart and live happy. Pennsylvania is holding steady to its rank as the fifth-most populous state in the nation. Let me tell you how Pennsylvania is redefining the “Rust Belt,” and why that term is a misnomer in 2017.

The modern Keystone State is a far cry from the bleak picture painted above - today, we’re known for our innovation, imagination, and legendary can-do spirit. Pennsylvania traditionally has been lumped into this category, particularly by the media. plagued by a declining population, a weakened economy, and urban decay due to a faltering industrial sector. Historically, the term “Rust Belt” has been used to characterize a portion of the Northeastern and Midwestern U.S. MaSecretary Dennis Davin What does it mean to be a “Rust Belt” state?

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