AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoPennDOT & Rail Updates: Amtrak finished accessibility upgrades at Huntingdon station, adding a new boarding platform, signage, shelter, improved drainage, and better pedestrian crossing—good news for travelers heading between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Road Work: PennDOT will close I-81 in Luzerne County nightly Aug. 10-14 (7 p.m.-7 a.m.) for partial demolition of the I-80 over I-81 bridge, with different detours for northbound vs. southbound drivers. Local Travel & Events: The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” continues with “firstivals” that draw history fans—like a zoo visitor collecting “first” stamps tied to Philly’s firsts. Family-Friendly Fun: Musikfest spotlights local country singer Gillian Smith, a Mechanicsburg-to-Nashville artist who opened for Bailey Zimmerman on the Steel Stage. Safety & Planning: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of southeastern Pennsylvania through Saturday evening, with heat index values near/over 100—plan outdoor activities with a backup. Health Watch: CDC added 94 measles cases nationwide, with many in Pennsylvania, raising concerns as schools reopen.
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