AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRail Travel Boost: Amtrak will add a second Pittsburgh-to-New York trip later in 2026, with the Pennsylvanian route already stopping in places like Greensburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia and Newark—good news for weekend getaways and city-hopping. Road Work for Drivers: PennDOT begins an I-80 Lehigh River Bridge traffic switch Tuesday at 10 p.m., shifting eastbound traffic to the right side to keep two lanes moving while crews install a latex overlay. Agris-tourism Spotlight: Sinkland Farms is already prepping its America’s 250-themed corn maze ahead of its Pumpkin Festival, a reminder that Pennsylvania’s farm attractions are gearing up for peak fall crowds. Health Care Fraud Crackdown: DOJ and Pennsylvania AG announced charges tied to a $4M+ Medicaid/Medicare home-care scheme as a Northeast strike force expands into Philadelphia—less tourism-friendly, but important for residents. Food Safety Watch: The ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has now reached Pennsylvania among other states, with officials urging caution around produce and symptoms.
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