Western PA in the News
October 10, 2024
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium reveal first phase of Master Plan - A Road Map for Reaching New Heights
June 5, 2024
Pittsburgh leaders unveil Downtown revitalization plan ahead of NFL Draft
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May 2024
​Pittsburgh is hosting the NFL Draft 2026!!
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April 5, 2024​
​Dick's House of Sport opens first Pittsburgh-area location at Ross Park Mall
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April 2024​​
October 2020
September 2020
May 2020
DGP is proud to be a member of the American Bus Association. View details on Motorcoaches Rolling for Awareness 5/13/20 in Washington DC.
February 2020
January 2020
2020 marks the Jack Rabbit’s 100th birthday! Plan your group outing to Kennywood today.
October 2019
Destination: Greater Pittsburgh is featured in ABA's Destinations Magazine. Take a look at page 47!
October 2019
Kennywood Park Phantom Fright Nights is among USA Today’s annual 10 Best Theme Park Halloween events.
June 2019
Gaetano's Catering and Event Center has a new website. Gaetano's offers seating from 10 - 300 and plenty of room for bus parking. Or have them cater or provide box lunches wherever is convenient for your tour.
May 2019
Ace's City Swap - A one-of-a-kind networking and ticket trading event at "The Bank on 8th" Wednesday, May 22, 2019 11 am - 3 pm. Check out the flyer for more info.
May 2019
Beaver County History Weekend happening May 4 & 5, 2019. Over 20 historical facilities open and free to the public. This year's theme - History of Food
September 2018
11 Pittsburgh Events you won't want to miss in September - Next Pittsburgh
September 2018
Israeli Theater Group to Perform "The Dybbuk" & "In the Tunnel" in Grand Tour of North America The Jewish Voice
August, 2018
Morgantown WV native Trevor Dion Nicholas will appear in Disney's Aladdin. Aug. 22 - Sept. 9 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh's Cultural District.
July 10, 2018
May 2018
Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts will return, featuring international companies and artists premiering works never before seen in the United States.
May 2018
The Spring Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District will be held Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5:30 - 10pm. Please make sure you stop by the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown and check out the amazing work of Sam Spitzer Art and Jewelry Full lineup announced! Plan your night here: https://crawl.trustarts.org/events
May 2018
Pittsburgh is a budget-friendly, family fun summer destination, Travel Channel
May 2018
Pittsburgh is a gem of innovative food and art, AU Review (Australia)
April 2018
International Fly Fishing Film Festival, April 13, 2018. Washington Elks Lodge. www.washcofilmfest.com
April 2018
Fogo de Chao opens to rave reviews. Read More
March 2018
Educational Field Trips available through the Audubon Society of Western PA. Click here for info.
Check out other annual Spring events in Butler County
March 17, 2018
Maple Madness in Butler County. Check out Audubon Maple Madness 2018 Flyer for more details.
Weekend Escapes, New York Magazine
Architectural styles rises from the ashes, Irish Independent (Ireland)
February 3, 2018
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust proudly presents and Autism Friendly performance of Wicked
January 2018
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra won two 2018 Grammy awards. Best Orchestral Performance and Best Engineered album, Classical
January, 2018
Schedule your group tour now Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
November, 2017
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau has announced that the new Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Cranberry PA will be opening Dec. 4th, 2017.
October, 2017
The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail was named one of the "8 Perfect Weekend Trails" by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
July, 2017
Join Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau on July 15th to celebrate Saxonburg and the Roeblings. Groups from as far as Saxonburg's sister city, Mühlhausen, Germany will be attending. Don't miss it, tickets and info can be found here.
April 25, 2017
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the full lineup for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival! Visit https://traf.trustarts.org/
March, 2017
Symposium on Life and Customs in Western Pennsylvania with “Remember the Ladies – An Evening with Abigail Adams” March 31
January, 2017
January, 2017
Harper's Bazaar names Pittsburgh one of the Top Travel Destination of 2017.
December, 2016
Pittsburgh named among Top 10 Cities in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations on the Rise for 2016 based on destinations that have seen the greatest increase in positive feedback and interest from the TripAdvisor community.
December, 2016
Travel and Leisure voted Indiana Counties “It’s A Wonderful Life Festival” Christmas Tree as the "Best Christmas Tree in Pennsylvania"
in their "The Best Christmas Tree in Every State" article. Indiana County is known as the Christmas Tree capital of the world. Fleming's Christmas Tree Farms grew the 2016 Festival tree.
August 18, 2016
​PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh announces cast of FUN HOME national tour. (Pittsburgh Cultural District)
August 9, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO announces 2017 Summer Season (Pittsburgh Cultural District)
June 12, 2016
​Conde Nast Traveler: Video of Pittsburgh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9dxURkKoVU
July 7, 2016
​Westinghouse Castle: bought by the Priory Hospitality Group (The Priory Hotel)
February 12, 2016
VisitPITTSBURGH Releases 2016 Official Visitors Guide to Pittsburgh (VisitPittsburgh)
June, 2015
Zagat named Pittsburgh as the #1 food city for 2015.
May, 2015
Niches list of Best Towns in Pennsylvania including DGP Members Indiana, PA in nearby Indiana County