Alleviating healthcare shortages in PA. And how Gettysburg and Adams County are gearing up for America250.

Beginning today, July 7, Pennsylvania will be a full participant in health care compacts that make it easier for qualified doctors, nurses and physical therapists to provide care in dozens of states. It’s part of the progress being made on licensing medical professionals in the Commonwealth.

Finding sustainable and inclusive approaches to water management is the focus of a national gathering in Pittsburgh this week, July 8 through 11.

Last weekend’s Independence Day holiday marked the nation's 249th birthday. It also began the countdown to next year's big America250 celebration. But here in Central Pennsylvania, there's a 250th dedication taking place THIS week in York.

Here in Central Pennsylvania our tourism organizations are gearing up for America250. As we continue our series of conversations focused on America 250, joining us today is Mary Grace Kauffman, media relations manager for Destination Gettysburg. She's explains how preparations are coming in Gettysburg and Adams County. 

Join us throughout July for more conversations with the region's tourism leaders representing the Cumberland Valley, Lancaster and York. ICYMI, circle back to our June 30 episode to learn more about Visit Hershey & Harrisburg's America250 prep.

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