AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad-Trip Costs: PennDOT says Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls rise 3.5% on Jan. 3, 2027—per-mile from $0.073 to $0.075 and the segment fee from $1.13 to $1.17. Big City Detours: Pittsburgh’s Parkway East (I-376) will fully close both directions between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and Exit 77 for 25 days starting July 10 at 9 p.m., ending Aug. 3 at 5 a.m., with official detours posted. Summer Safety for Travelers: Orkin ranks Pittsburgh No. 9 for bed bugs (Philadelphia No. 22); Pennsylvania is also flagged as a high-risk state. Family Fun: Pymatuning Onion Fest returns July 10–11 at Linesville Beach with vendors, food trucks, a 5K, demos, and “blooming onions.” Outdoor Recreation: Pennsylvania’s elk herd appears on a Discovery travel show premiere, and Penn’s Cave may become the next state park. Health Watch: Cyclosporiasis cases are rising nationally, with Pennsylvania listed among affected states—stick to produce safety. Rail Tourism: Big Boy 4014 keeps rolling through Western Pa., with a Leetsdale whistle stop July 11 and Steamtown-area economic impact reported.
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