mr_pgh

mr_pgh t1_ja7pxvn wrote

Easier said than done. NHL does make the majority of its money from ticket sales. But teams typically rake in the benefits of RSNs; Penguins probably make ~$25mil off RSNs.

It's easy to say you want a streaming service (I do too!), but that has a huge impact on cable companies. A streaming service would likely cost 5x the cable equivalent. RSNs are typically the most expensive network for a cable company behind ESPN. Typically, they cost somewhere around $4-8 per month. Would you pay $20-40 a month for just NHL?

NHL probably has about $750mil worth of National Broadcast contracts in the US and Canda (Rogers, ESPN+). These ultimately get priority over RSNs.

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mr_pgh t1_iy47vru wrote

This specifically does not, but it would tie in on both sides of the rivers.

There is a trail in the works through Sharpsburg as part of the Allegheny Shores development (formerly known as Riverfront 47). ARP is hopeful they'll have a 1.5 mile temporary trail through Sharpsburg next year.

Unfortunately, the biggest issue is Etna; they have to get land/rights from the railroad to continue the trail.

If you want to see this become a reality, please donate!

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mr_pgh t1_isxi2ux wrote

Id head to Cumberland and Harpers Ferry.

Things to do in Cumberland:

  • Antiques, Craft Brewery, Restaurants
  • Confluence of GAP and C&O Rail Trails
  • Scenic Train to Frostburg (plenty of shops and restaurants)
  • Cool Old Homes

Things to do in Harper's Ferry:

  • Well, its a historic town...walk around
  • Hikes all around
  • Antienam Battlefield not too far
  • Cool shops and restaurants
  • Stay at an Air BNB within the historic district
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