Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $5 Million to Support Sporting Events All Across Pennsylvania

Feb. 13, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 12, 2026 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $5 Million to Support Sporting Events All Across…

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Great American Getaway 400 Returns to Pocono Mountains for Third Straight Year

Feb. 13, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Contact: Governor's Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov The Great American Getaway 400 Returns to Pocono Raceway for Third Consecutive Year…

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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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