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New Report Reveals that Tourism Generates $66 Billion for Pennsylvania’s Economy and Supports 450,000 Jobs

May 11, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – A new report by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office shows the tourism industry in the Commonwealth generated $66.3 billion in economic impact, supported 452,885 jobs, contributed $4.2…

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts More Winter in 2023

Feb. 02, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 2, 2023 Punxsutawney, PA – Pennsylvania’s very own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning…

Groundhog Day 2023

Jan. 27, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 27, 2023 MEDIA ADVISORY: THURSDAY – Groundhog Day 2023 PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA – Will it be six more weeks of winter or an early spring? There is only one groundhog…