AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRoad Safety & New Law: PennDOT/PSP/Turnpike are urging drivers to put the phone down and slow down this summer, with hand-held cellphone penalties starting June 5 as major events like the FIFA World Cup and America250PA bring millions of visitors. Local Travel Disruption: PennDOT says a $16.3M bridge replacement on U.S. 1 over Darby Creek in Delaware County starts this fall with “slow construction,” keeping the road open but likely worsening congestion. Outdoor & Visitor Costs: Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering cheaper nonresident hunting options, including a proposed three-day $30 license for the opening firearm deer season. Tourism Boost for the Oil Region: The Oil Region ATV Association is gaining momentum as more municipalities adopt a uniform ordinance, aiming to turn ATV riding into a year-round tourism draw. Getting There: Contour Airlines launches seasonal nonstop flights from Altoona-Blair County to Myrtle Beach starting July 1. Family-Friendly Events: Registration is open for the Clinton County SPCA Furry 5K and 1 Mile Dog Jog (Aug. 1) at Castanea Fire Co. Picnic Grounds. Space Weather Watch: NOAA warns of a strong geomagnetic storm with aurora possible as far south as Pennsylvania.
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