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Politics & Policy

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

Pennsylvania Reps. Madeleine Dean and John Joyce have proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow nonprofit public libraries to continue to serve as passport acceptance.

1 week ago

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Community

Daedalus Aviation to withdraw Wilmington Airport lease application after public outcry over ICE connections

The Delaware River and Bay Authority said it was legally required to approve the lease. But Delaware and New Jersey governors were pressured to reject it.

1 week ago

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Community

‘We’ll shew ya whereta gew in the snew’: Pennsylvania Tourism Office launches winter hotline voiced by regional accents

Visit PA hired comedians to bring Pittsburgh and Philly accents to its winter tourism campaign.

3 weeks ago

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Community

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

At least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured and taken to the hospital after the Oct. 30 incident on board the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, N.J.

3 months ago

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Community

Passengers flying out of PHL worried about what FAA cancellations mean for their flights back home

More than two dozen flights out of PHL have been canceled with many more delayed. Those numbers are expected to increase as the government shutdown continues.

4 months ago

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Politics & Policy

The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect

Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to major U.S. cities like Philadelphia and Newark starting Friday morning.

4 months ago

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Community

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown.

4 months ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance
Politics & Policy

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues

The FAA slows down or even stops flights temporarily anytime it is short on controllers or if there is an equipment problem.

4 months ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, from right, speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance and Chris Sununu, president & CEO of Airlines for America,
Politics & Policy

Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays on Friday at airports in Newark, New Jersey, Boston, Nashville, Houston and Dallas.

4 months ago

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Community

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

Flights were delayed Thursday at major airports like LaGuardia and Newark due to air traffic controller shortages.

4 months ago

People enjoy Playland's Castaway Cove amusement park, in Ocean City
Community

From Ocean City to Cape May, Jersey Shore businesses saw a mixed bag this summer amid shorter stays and inflation woes

Businesses in Cape May County shore towns said they had to work harder to keep tourism and profits strong.

4 months ago

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Community

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the U.S. government shutdown

The situation may well get worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to miss paychecks.

4 months ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey
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Politics & Policy

The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

5 months ago

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Community

A prolonged U.S. government shutdown could impact your travel plans

Geoff Freeman from the U.S. Travel Association warns of longer TSA lines and flight issues if the shutdown continues.

5 months ago

Eagles fans pack the area around City Hall in hopes of catching a glimpse of the passing parade on February 14, 2025.
Arts & Entertainment

Visit Philadelphia launches national campaign to lure visitors for America’s 250th anniversary

The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.

5 months ago

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