Route 66
Coverage of Route 66 in the Nexus archive.
- McDonald’s bringing back fried apple pie dessert for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald’s is reintroducing its Fried Apple Pie to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, available from June 23 until July 4. The dessert, first introduced in 1968, will be accompanied by a 35-foot replica on Route 66 in Illinois. Other fast-food chains like Burger King and Sonic are also offering patriotic-themed treats for the anniversary.
- McDonald’s is bringing back a limited time dessert item to its summer menu
McDonald’s is reintroducing its Fried Apple Pie to all-day menus on June 23 as part of summer celebrations for America’s 250th birthday. The dessert, based on a family recipe from Litton Cochran, will be accompanied by a 35-foot apple pie monument along Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, until July 4.
- McDonald’s is bringing back a limited time dessert item to its summer menu
McDonald’s is reintroducing its Fried Apple Pie to its all-day menu on June 23 as part of its summer menu to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The dessert originated from a family recipe by Litton Cochran and will be accompanied by a 35-foot Apple Pie monument along Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, through July 4.
- McDonald’s is bringing back a limited time dessert item to its summer menu
McDonald’s is reintroducing its Fried Apple Pie to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, returning it to the menu on June 23. The dessert originated as a family recipe by East Tennessee owner Litton Cochran and will be promoted with a 35-foot Apple Pie monument along Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, until July 4.
- McDonald's is serving fried apple pie again for America's 250th birthday
McDonald’s is reintroducing fried apple pies for the first time in over three decades to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, available at most U.S. locations starting June 23. Other fast-food chains like Burger King, Sonic, and Hardee’s are also offering themed items. The original fried apple pie was introduced in 1968 but replaced with a baked version in 1992 due to health trends.
- Let’s get America building again
The Trump administration is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System, 100 years of Route 66, and the 250th birthday of the United States by focusing on a historic revival of American infrastructure. The FHWA has executed 888 grants and delivered $8.4 billion in competitive grants since the start of the Trump administration.
- Spirit Airlines turmoil leaves budget travelers scrambling for refunds, answers
Spirit Airlines is experiencing turmoil, leaving budget travelers scrambling for refunds and answers. The airline's collapse may impact the ultra-low-cost model. Travelers are facing uncertainty and seeking alternative arrangements.