July 23, 2025 -- Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak joined other local officials Wednesday at McDonnell's Family Restaurant, 7 South Main St., Carbondale, for a check presentation from the PA Route 6 Facade Program. The program provided nearly $400,000 to 27 businesses for improvement projects in and around Carbondale.

The goal of the program is to enhance the appearance of businesses, strengthen the local economy and contribute to the overall character of towns along the Route 6 Corridor. Commissioner Chermak was joined by the Lackawanna County Department of Planning, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania and Lackawanna Heritage Valley.