"Six Great Towns...One Regional City"

Located in the anthracite region of east central Pennsylvania, Upper Schuylkill County is an area rich in cultural, historical, and natural heritage. The region is mostly bordered by the surrounding ridges and spacious farmland. Upper Schuylkill is interspersed with many towns and villages, including: Ashland, Frackville, Girardville, Mahanoy City, Ringtown, and Shenandoah. These six regional communities are committed to maintaining their "small town" character while encouraging economic growth within their downtown areas.

Each of the communities within the Upper Schuylkill Region shall capitalize on their individual strengths. These six communities, while maintaining their own distinct identity, as a whole, comprise a full service "Regional City". These communities will expand their regional potential for 21st Century industry and economic development and will create clean, attractive, and vibrant downtowns where people want to work and live.

The Upper Schuylkill Region will strive to make the most of the natural beauty, heritage, and recreational assets that currently exist. These towns shall encourage family friendly and visitor related activities throughout the region and within their downtowns. Many of these activities will support tourist related activities for the day visitor or the weekend traveler.

Upper Schuylkill County is a collection of communities that have the interest and capacity to band together as a larger regional "economic" community. The communities see the value and possibilities of working together on a regional scale. This progressive outlook and vision is the catalyst for the region's future.