Memorial Day
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AAA Urges Drivers to Practice “100 Days of Safe Driving”
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer driving season, a time when teens gain more independence behind the wheel, families hit the road for vacations, and celebrations bring more motorists onto the nation’s roadways. To encourage safer choices during this high-travel period, AAA is urging motorists to commit to “100 Days of Safe Driving” between Memorial Day and Labor…
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An Early “Decoration Day” Celebration
The origins of Memorial Day lie in the U.S. Civil War, a conflict that led to the deaths of nearly 700,000 Americans. By the waning days of the war, makeshift military cemeteries had sprung up throughout the country, but especially in the South and Mid-Atlantic, where much of the fighting occurred. By the time the leader of the veterans’ group Grand Army of the…
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Rising Gas Prices Push Americans to Rethink Summer Travel Ahead of National Road Trip Day
As National Road Trip Day approaches on May 22 and the America 250 summer travel season kicks into high gear, Americans are preparing to hit the road in record numbers despite rising fuel prices. AAA forecasts that more than 39 million Americans will travel by car over Memorial Day weekend alone, representing nearly 87% of all holiday travelers and setting the…
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AAA: Gas Prices Fall in PA as Summer Travel Season Begins
Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.451 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends:The national average for a gallon of regular remained the same over the past week at $3.17, welcome news for the record number of drivers that headed out of town for the long holiday weekend. Gas prices haven’t been this…
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AAA: 45.1 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically for Memorial Day
AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period* from Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record. The previous record was set back in 2005 with…
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ADCOM Power Amplifier Memorial Day Sale From 05/25 to 05/27
ADCOM is offering great deals on a number of incredible audio products this Memorial Day Weekend.From 5/25 to 5/27, save up to 15% on the the following products:GFA-6002 Bridgeable Stereo Power Amplifier GFA-5705SE Five Channel Home Theater Power AmplifierGFA-585SE Bridgeable High Current Stereo Power AmplifierMore info and sales links below. GFA-6002 Bridgeable Stereo Power AmplifierRegular Retail Price $449 – 10% off ($404.10)70…
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AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Drop Ahead of Memorial Day Holiday
Gas prices are a penny cheaper in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.815 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average $3.815Average price during the week of May 13, 2024 $3.820Average price during the week of May 22, 2023 $3.694 The…
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SHOP AMERICA’S MOST RELIABLE LINE OF HOME APPLIANCES AND SAVE BIG WITH LG’S MEMORIAL DAY PROMOTIONS
Celebrate Memorial Day with unbeatable savings on America’s most reliable line of home appliances from ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA. From May 16 to June 5, customers can discover incredible deals on top-rated kitchen, laundry and cleaning appliances, and elevate their home with LG’s latest innovations. Customers can also save an additional $200-$600 when bundling 2-4 eligible kitchen and laundry…
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BLUETTI Honors Military Personnel with Memorial Day Program
BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power solutions, launches its Veterans and Military Purchase Program from May 25th to 31st to celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day. Veterans and Military Purchase Program: Honoring Heroes BLUETTI’s recent program aims to extend gratitude to military personnel through exclusive offers, no matter they’re discharged or in service. To claim these treats, eligible individuals simply verify their military identity…
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AAA: 42.3 Million Americans Expected to Travel During Memorial Day Weekend
AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase from 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year. This is expected to be the third-busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. “The world has…
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