Appalachian Regional Commission

In this episode of Inside Appalachia, we’re revisiting some of the stories we have reported about economic development. We’ll hear how these projects are doing today, and how the pandemic has impacted these efforts.

In an essay in the Opinion section of the Washington Post, mayors from eight cities in the Ohio Valley called for a 21st Century version of the World War II-era Marshall Plan, the U.S. aid program that helped rebuild Europe after the war to revitalize the region.

The Appalachian Regional Commission has announced $3.75 million for banks and other lenders who have lost money during this global coronavirus pandemic.…

On March 9, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed a bill creating the Appalachian Regional Commission, known as the ARC. The agency’s goal was to bring…

The Appalachian Regional Commission put the stamp of approval this week on recommendations to help people struggling with substance use disorder get back…

On Monday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice shared his recommendations for the next round of Appalachian Regional Commission projects in the state. The…

People recovering from substance abuse disorder can get rides to appointments under a project set to begin in West Virginia.The Herald-Dispatch reports…

An annual report from the Appalachian Regional Commission shows that while Appalachia is seeing some economic improvement, the heart of the region and its…

A new report from the Appalachian Regional Commission shows that Central Appalachia lags behind other parts of the region in employment, household income,…

The Appalachian Regional Commission Monday began accepting applications for a new leadership and economic training program.Forty community leaders that…