AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRail Travel Boost: Amtrak says it will open ticket sales this month for a second daily round trip on the Pennsylvanian between Pittsburgh and New York City, starting mid-November—Western Pennsylvania’s first twice-daily service in over two decades. Tourism Economy: Pennsylvania’s tourism industry hit a major milestone, adding $87.2B to the state economy in 2025 and supporting 521,021 jobs, with $5.2B in state and local taxes. Outdoor Policy: Pennsylvanians who hike, hunt, fish, or paddle in the Allegheny National Forest have until Oct. 6 to comment on a federal proposal that would roll back protections for about 25,000 acres of remote “roadless” land. Fall Travel Weather: Forecasters say a potentially record-breaking El Niño could bring stormier, wetter conditions in the southern U.S. for Thanksgiving and Christmas, while the Northeast—including Pennsylvania—may see warmer, drier travel conditions. Road Updates: Expect lane impacts on I-95 in Northeast Philly for traffic camera repairs (Oct. 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and a traffic switch on I-80 for the Lehigh River Bridge project. Local Outdoors Calendar: A packed week of hikes and outdoors events includes fitness hikes and led trail walks around Lancaster County.
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