AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPennsylvania Travel & Tourism Watch: Gas Prices: AAA reports gas prices falling for a third straight week, with the national regular average down to $4.12 and Pennsylvania averaging $4.26. World Cup Weekend in Philly: The Liquor Control Board has approved only 17 Philly bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for the World Cup, while many other applications remain “in review,” leaving some owners waiting. Railroad Nostalgia, PA Stop: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is steaming through the region—after a major Scranton stop (June 15–30), it’s also set to pass through Nicholson, PA on the Eastern leg. Outdoor Adventure: The North Country National Scenic Trail is getting a boost after the National Park Service acquired 213 acres in Wisconsin to move about three miles of the route off roads and onto protected land—good news for hikers planning long-distance trips. Local Events: Webster Arts Fair drew more than 10,000 visitors to Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, highlighting the kind of family-friendly summer arts tourism that’s popular across the region.
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