Punxsutawney Phil Calls for Six More Weeks of Winter in 2026

Feb. 02, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 2, 2026 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL CALLS FOR SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER IN 2026 The Shapiro Administration visited Gobbler’s…

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MEDIA ADVISORY: February 2 - Pennsylvania To Host Groundhog Day 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY Monday, January 26, 2026 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 MEDIA ADVISORY: FEBRUARY 2 – PENNSYLVANIA TO HOST GROUNDHOG DAY 2026 Punxsutawney…

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MICHELIN Guide Honors Philadelphia Dining as Pennsylvania Prepares for 2026

Nov. 19, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 Philadelphia Restaurants and Chefs Selected for Prestigious MICHELIN Guide, Boosting…

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NEW DATA: 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship Generated $288.8 Million for Pennsylvania’s Economy

Nov. 03, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 31, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 NEW DATA: 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship Generated $288.8 Million for Pennsylvania’s…

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Pennsylvania Launches New Tourism Campaigns to Welcome Diverse Travelers

Oct. 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 20, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 Pennsylvania Launches New Tourism Campaigns to Welcome Diverse Travelers, Grow…

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Pennsylvania Tourism Generated $84B and Supported More Than 500,000 Jobs in 2024

Sep. 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry Generated Nearly $84 Billion for the Economy and…

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VISIT PA and the Philadelphia Eagles team up to inspire fans to explore Pennsylvania

Sep. 09, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov VISIT PA is Partnering with the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles to Inspire Fans to Explore…

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2025 Little League World Series Brings 70,000 Visitors, Boosts PA Economy

Aug. 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 2025 Little League Baseball World Series Attracted an Estimated 70,000 People to Williamsport and Generated Nearly $40…

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Governor Shapiro Invests in Fuel Stop to Boost Tourism on Northcentral PA ATV Trail

Jul. 22, 2025

The Marketing to Attract Tourists grant will be used for new gas pump storage tanks, allowing the Galeton store to reopen its fuel pump — the only one available for miles. This grant helps ensure…

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Governor Shapiro Welcomes Fans to Pocono Raceway for ‘The Great American Getaway 400'

Jun. 22, 2025

For the second year in a row, VISITPA partnered with Pocono Raceway for the annual NASCAR Cup Series race — an event that will inject up to $100 million into Pennsylvania’s economy. Governor Shapiro…

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