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The 9th annual Pittsburgh Travel Showcase™ Presented by AAA Travel January 23-25 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Adventure returns to the Golden Triangle this month at the 2026 Pittsburgh TravelShowcase™ presented by AAA Travel! The unparalleled event offers one-stop vacation shopping, insight,and opportunities from all seven continents under one roof.The 9th annual Pittsburgh Travel Showcase™ returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Centerfor three big days: Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25. More than 100,000 square…
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AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Fall in PA
Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.095 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:Lower gas prices continue as the new year begins with the national average falling a penny over the past week to $2.81. This is the lowest national average in the past five years. Cheaper crude oil prices and…
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AAA: Holidays Bring Lower Gas Prices to PA
Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.156 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:As the holiday season is underway, motorists continue to find lower prices at the pump. Over the past week, the national average for a gallon of unleaded has fallen three cents to $2.82. Gas prices have not been…
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AAA: ‘Tis the Season for Lower Gas Prices in PA
Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.215 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The holiday season is delivering lower gas prices as travelers hit the road in record numbers. The national average dropped five cents over the past week to $2.85 and this is the cheapest gas has been since December of…
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AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Set New Record
AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20 and ending January 1. This year’s forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year’s record of 119.7 million travelers. “As we continue to set new travel records, it’s clear that most Americans love to travel and…
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AAA: Slight Price Rise at the Pump in Western Pennsylvania
Gas prices are four cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.276 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The holiday season is delivering a gift for drivers as the national average dropped 4 cents since last week to $2.91. Gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in four years. The national average has stayed below the $3 mark…
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AAA AWARDS LOCAL POLICE FOR SAFETY EFFORTS
AAA East Central honored local police departments today for their outstanding efforts to increase road safety for all motorists. Sixty-five Western Pennsylvania departments received Platinum Awards, while an additional 23 departments were honored with Gold or Silver awards. “We are honored to recognize these local departments for their efforts in the Community Traffic Safety Program,” said Theresa Podguski, director of legislative affairs,…
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AAA: National Average Hits $3 for First Time Since 2021
Gas prices are eight cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.300 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:As the holiday season begins, the national average has fallen to $3.00 per gallon for the first time since May of 2021. Prior to May of 2021, the last time the national average was $3.00 was October of…
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AAA: Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel over Thanksgiving
AAA projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This year’s domestic travel forecast includes an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving, setting a new overall record. Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel compared to others like Memorial Day and July…
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AAA: Continued Relief at the Pump in PA
Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.381 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:As drivers prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving in record numbers, gas prices are relatively steady compared to last week. The national average for a gallon of regular has fallen a penny over the past week to $3.06. Despite the…
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