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Pennsylvania youth group travels to Vinton to help with clean-up project
KPLC - Louisiana
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June 25, 2025
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - There’s been a lot of clean-ups in Vinton, thanks to a church from Pittsburgh and a global missionary organization. Dutilh Student Ministry flew down to SWLA last Saturday and have been lending a helping hand to the...
Wednesday to be the busiest day on the roads for July 4th holiday travel, AAA says
6 ABC Action News
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July 2, 2025
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (WPVI) -- Drivers are hitting the road for July 4th holiday travel, and AAA says Wednesday will be the busiest getaway day. "I'm traveling to Chicago to meet my family," said Harsh Patel of Princeton, who made a quick stop at...
Lagos partners African Cultural Festival in US to boost tourism, diaspora ties
The Cable
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July 2, 2025
Lagos has partnered with organisers of the African Cultural Festival to strengthen diaspora engagement, attract investment, and position the state as a “global hub for culture and tourism”. The festival, themed ‘Africa to the World: Culture,...
Pennsylvania's teacher shortage is hurting kids' academic prospects, report says
Chalkbeat
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for their free newsletters. When D’Arcy...
'Deceitful': York-area Haitians left in legal limbo by Trump travel ban
The York Dispatch - Pennsylvania
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An estimated 10,000 Haitian immigrants live in York City and the surrounding area. Most of them came here legally. The Trump administration enacted a travel ban affecting Haiti and 11 other countries, halting nearly all immigration and travel to...
Busy day expected on Pennsylvania highways as travelers hit the road for 4th of July weekend
CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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By Jessica Riley July 2, 2025 / 4:37 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh CBS News Live CBS News Pittsburgh Live It's going to be a busy day on Pennsylvania highways as travelers hit the road for the 4th of July holiday weekend. Nearly six million drivers are...
Family of Pennsylvania Man Sues Over Fatal Grand Canyon Bus Trip
Gambling News - New York
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July 2, 2025
The relatives of a Pennsylvania man who lost his life during a Grand Canyon tour have started legal action against several groups they believe caused his death. This happened in July 2023 when Jeffery Volkar, 66, a former bricklayer, died from...
Lagos partners African Cultural Festival to boost tourism, deepen diaspora ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 2, 2025
The Lagos State Government has announced a partnership with the African Cultural Festival (ACF) in anticipation of its 2025 edition. The international cultural exchange, themed “Africa to the World: Culture, Creativity, and Collaboration,” will...
The Most Peaceful Place in Every U.S. State, According to Travelers
The Travel
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June 29, 2025
America is a land of contrast, and each state has its own unique character and stories to tell. Across the vast American landscapes lies the most peaceful place in every U.S. state that travelers have discovered and experienced. It's a mix of...
America's Most Beautiful Amtrak Station Is In A Surprising City
The Travel
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July 14, 2025
When booking Amtrak tickets to venture from one city to the next, it's not likely that "train station aesthetic" is the first or even second priority for the traveler. After all, why would it matter that a train station looks like a work of art...
Lagos State Drives Tourism, Deepens Diaspora Collaboration
Oriental News Nigeria
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July 2, 2025
Francesca Odimgbe The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with African Cultural Festival ahead of its 2025 edition. The international cultural exchange themed, “Africa to the World: Culture, Creativity, and Collaboration,”...
U.S. Summer Travel Trends: Americans Embrace Road Trips, Prioritize Culinary & Cultural Escapes
Rus Tourism News
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July 1, 2025
With interest in summer travel heating up, new data from the latest Enterprise Mobility summer travel survey reveals U.S. consumers* prefer road trips amid growing economic concerns, and they are prioritizing cultural experiences including local...
Traveling nurse pleads guilty in drug theft case
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Chambersburg woman who worked as a traveling nurse in early 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital has pleaded guilty in Blair County court to criminal charges in connection with stealing medication. Janelle Anne Ford, 37, who was...
Grant Program Cultivates a Flourishing Tourism Landscape
State College Magazine - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
Photo courtesy of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau July is marked by a flurry of summer festivals that provide quality entertainment for residents, memorable reasons to visit for tourists and cherished homecomings for those who once called Happy...
Safe driving and summer travel
Pike County Courier - Pennsylvania
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) and Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) came together to promote safe summer travel. ”I’m...
Lagos Joins African Cultural Festival To Boost Tourism
New Telegraph
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July 1, 2025
The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with the African Cultural Festival ahead of its 2025 edition. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe....
Energy Manufacturing Powering Pennsylvania
Industry Today
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June 30, 2025
Mitsubishi’s Electric products division recently broke ground on an $86m expansion further proving Pennsylvania’s momentum in manufacturing. By Secretary Rick Siger, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Click here...
PENNSYLVANIA ROUNDUP: State expands job opportunities for doctors, nurses, physical therapists
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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June 23, 2025
WILKES-BARRE — To cut unnecessary red tape, Gov. Shapiro and Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced this week that, starting July 7, Pennsylvania will become a full participant in three health care compacts that provide additional...
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addresses issue of state money for sports venues
NBC Sports
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June 22, 2025
Two NFL teams call Pennsylvania home. Both should think twice when seeking money from the state they call home. On Sunday, Governor Josh Shapiro addressed the issue in a Q&A at the Pocono Motor Speedway. The Associated Press incorrectly...
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says there will be no state money for sports venues
NBC Sports
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June 22, 2025
Two NFL teams call Pennsylvania home. Neither should consider calling Pennsylvania when it’s time to finance stadium renovation or construction for their home stadiums. Via the Associated Press, Governor Josh Shapiro made it clear on Sunday that...