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U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright said on July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary.

“And I can’t think of a better state to lead the celebrations than Pennsylvania,” said Cartwright, D-Moosic.

Cartwright was speaking at Friday night’s America250PA NEPA Launch Event Friday evening at PNC Field.

“Pennsylvania’s history is integral to the story of the founding and success of our great nation,” Cartwright said. “We are lucky to live in such a dynamic and diverse state, and I am grateful to every person who is working to uplift the stories, people and places that have impacted of our nation’s past and highlight how Pennsylvania will contribute to her future.”

America250PA held its largest launch event to date, with more than 300 in attendance at PNC Field.