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Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry Generated Nearly $84 Billion for the Economy and Supported More Than 500,000 Jobs in 2024

Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry Generated Nearly $84 Billion for the Economy and Supported More Than 500,000 Jobs in 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to driving tourism and economic growth to the Commonwealth and is calling for $65 million in funding in his 2025-26 proposed budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year. Under the Shapiro...

Owner:  American Government
Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry Generated Nearly $84 Billion for the Economy and Supported More Than 500,000 Jobs in 2024

Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry Generated Nearly $84 Billion for the Economy and Supported More Than 500,000 Jobs in 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to driving tourism and economic growth to the Commonwealth and is calling for $65 million in funding in his 2025-26 proposed budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year. Under the Shapiro...

Owner:  American Government
VISIT PA is Partnering with the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles to Inspire Fans to Explore Pennsylvania, The Great American Getaway

VISIT PA is Partnering with the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles to Inspire Fans to Explore Pennsylvania, The Great American Getaway

This partnership will showcase the Commonwealth as a tourism destination, engage fans through unique game-day experiences, and promote sensory-inclusive travel alongside the Eagles Autism Foundation. Harrisburg, PA – For the first time ever, VISIT...

Owner:  American Government
VISIT PA is Partnering with the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles to Inspire Fans to Explore Pennsylvania, The Great American Getaway

VISIT PA is Partnering with the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles to Inspire Fans to Explore Pennsylvania, The Great American Getaway

This partnership will showcase the Commonwealth as a tourism destination, engage fans through unique game-day experiences, and promote sensory-inclusive travel alongside the Eagles Autism Foundation. Harrisburg, PA – For the first time ever, VISIT...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Tanja Foster

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Tanja Foster

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Tanja Foster, who died on November 20, 2024 following a motor vehicle incident involving members of the New York...

Owner:  American Government
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Pennsylvania Turnpike reopens in Westmoreland County after emergency repairs

Pennsylvania Turnpike reopens in Westmoreland County after emergency repairs

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE: The Pennsylvania Turnpike lanes between Exit 57 and Exit 67 are fully reopened, officials say. A lane is closed on part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County for emergency repairs. Turnpike...

Owner:  Apollo Global Management
Report shows PA tourism industry generated $83.9 billion in 2024. The Lehigh Valley saw big gains in recreational spending.

Report shows PA tourism industry generated $83.9 billion in 2024. The Lehigh Valley saw big gains in recreational spending.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania saw 201.6 million visitors, generating $49.9 billion in visitor spending and $83.9 billion in economic impact in 2024, according to a Pennsylvania Tourism Office report released Tuesday. The number of visitors and...

Owner:  Lehigh University & American Government
All eyes stay on PA: Tourism generates billions more in recent years, report says

All eyes stay on PA: Tourism generates billions more in recent years, report says

From the Lehigh Valley to the Poconos and beyond, it's no secret that Pennsylvania is a hot spot for tourism. "Jim Thorpe is not only known here in Pennsylvania, United States, but it's world renowned," said Chris Barrett, president and CEO of...

Owner:  Richard Dean
Pennsylvania motorcyclist killed in Route 113 crash

Pennsylvania motorcyclist killed in Route 113 crash

Delaware State Police this week were investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a car that occurred Saturday evening in Millsboro. According to the DSP, on Sept. 13, around 7 p.m., a Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Dupont...

Owner:  Coastal Point, LLC
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, restaurants offer taste of another culture, piece of generational history

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, restaurants offer taste of another culture, piece of generational history

One step inside Venga Pues on West Main Street in Norristown, and you might feel as if you've traveled all the way to Colombia. "Venga Pues means for us like a come over here, this is your home," said restaurant owner Angela Barahona. The...

Owner:  Shari Redstone (Family)
Comitta and Ciresi introduce companion legislation to grow PA tourism

Comitta and Ciresi introduce companion legislation to grow PA tourism

HARRISBURG – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Representative Joe Ciresi this week introduced companion legislation, S.B. 994 and H.B. 1852, which would increase support for the Tourism Promotion Fund to promote and market Pennsylvania’s...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Pennsylvania man killed in Montague motorcycle crash

Pennsylvania man killed in Montague motorcycle crash

A Pennsylvania man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sussex County Sept. 13, authorities said. Clayton Woodley, 20, of Milford, Pennsylvania, was traveling south on Route 23 in Montague at 6:50 p.m. when his Yamaha motorcycle ran off the road to...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Charlie Kirk traveled across America. His security varied from venue to venue

Charlie Kirk traveled across America. His security varied from venue to venue

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Owner:  Evgeny Lebedev
Did Trump Ban International Students? US Travel Ban Blocks Scholars From 19 Countries
Letter: Time to replace C-TRAN Board

Letter: Time to replace C-TRAN Board

Vancouver resident Debra Kalz suggests we ‘make this a happy, respectful marriage where disagreement is welcome’ Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and may not reflect the editorial...

Owner:  David Madore
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