Good News Blog

The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington was proud to take part in the Stuff the Bus program, presented by United Way, W&J College, Ignite, and WJPA. Our dedicated employees came together to donate a variety of essential items, including school supplies, non-perishable food, and...

On August 5, 2025, Washington County, state, and local officials welcomed Lighthouse Electric to their new 100,000 sf facility at the former Brockway Glass Site in Canton Township.  The facility, located at 55 Hickory Street, will employ nearly 100 high-wage workers who will fabricate and prepare...

On July 17th, 2025, RACW's Community Development Specialist, Johanna Burdine, graduated from the Leadership Washington County (LWC) program (Class of 2024-2025). RACW is proud to have many alumni among our team, contributing their professional skills and continued support to LWC's mission.  Since...

On Saturday, April 19, the Burgettstown Volunteer Fire Company brought smiles and Easter cheer to the residents of Burgettstown Apartments during their "Lunch with the Easter Bunny" event. After celebrating with the community, several members of the Fire Company made a special visit to our...

RACW is proud to present the 2024 Annual Report. PDF: Click here Flipbook: Click here

On October 3, 2024, an informational roundtable organized by the American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC) was held at the Washington County Airport. A bipartisan Congressional Staff Delegation, AXPC representatives, and local representatives including Washington County Commissioners,...

On July 30, 2024, Freedom Transit of Washington County gratefully accepted a $15 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that will be used for the creation of a new 88,000 square foot maintenance and bus storage facility estimated to cost $54 million. In 2022, Freedom Transit...

Washington County has launched the Washington County Blight Mitigation and Demolition Fund program utilizing $12 million of the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. In late March, the Washington County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement between the County, the Redevelopment...

On July 15th, 2024, Crossgates, Inc. and Elmhurst Development LLC held a celebration for their Brockway Glass Plant Site Redevelopment Project that represented the transition from dilapidated factory buildings to the groundbreaking for the first building that will be constructed on the redeveloped...