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FILE - In this photo taken from the window of an American Airlines aircraft, the Air Traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is shown, June 7, 2021, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Studio 2
Science

Is air traffic out of control?

Newark airport had thousands of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control blackouts. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy says FAA needs major upgrades and efforts to recruit staff.

Air Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 pm

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A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Community

Feds fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of U.S. air traffic control system

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will upgrade technology and improve staffing at the troubled New Jersey airport.

2 weeks ago

a sample Pennsylvania REAL ID
Community

REAL ID enforcement has begun. Here’s what Pennsylvania residents need to know

Only 28% of Pennsylvanians had switched from a regular driver’s license or state identification to a REAL ID as of May 1, PennDOT said.

3 weeks ago

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Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. are seen at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
The Pulse
Health

How a Disney World superfan made a career out of reviewing theme park food

AJ Wolfe’s life once revolved around planning her next trip to Disney World. She made it a career.

2 months ago

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Crews work on I-95, where a section of highway collapsed from a tanker fire.
Community
6abc

NTSB releases final report on deadly I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

The 24-page report cites multiple factors for a fiery truck crash, which resulted in the highway collapsing back on June 11, 2023.

2 months ago

Luke Tomczuk, a member of a research team at Temple University
Science

Philly study focuses on learning how to use public transit as path to independence for people with learning disabilities

Researchers at Temple University will look at the effectiveness of the Chance to Ride travel training program and recruit participants in Philly.

2 months ago

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Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Part of I-76W in Philadelphia closed this weekend for bridge deck repairs | What to know

PennDOT says it needs to repair a bridge deck on a section of the highway.

2 months ago

An overturned tractor trailer sits on I-76 after a crash on March 8, 2025.
Community
6abc

Overturned tractor trailer shuts down I-76 east for hours

As of 10 a.m. two lanes remain shut down in the eastbound lanes and the westbound lanes have re-opened.

3 months ago

Planes at Philadelphia International Airport.
Community

Philly airport tops 30 million passengers in 2024, its biggest year since before the pandemic

PHL expects to see an increase in traffic this year, and even more of a jump in 2026, thanks to the World Cup and other major events.

3 months ago

Vehicles stop at traffic lights along Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City, N.J. on Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Politics & Policy

New rule for new drivers in N.J.: What parents need to know about the mandatory requirement

Parents and guardians must now certify their teen driver has logged 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night, before they can get a probationary license.

3 months ago

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PATCO's Franklin Square Station
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

South Jersey commuters want more reliable public transit, Rutgers researchers say

Researchers surveyed hundreds of public transportation riders about their experiences to help shape future transit infrastructure decisions.

3 months ago

A sign for the Brookhaven Municipal Center in front of the government complex
Courts & Law

Class-action lawsuit alleges Brookhaven improperly towed — and disposed of — hundreds of vehicles

The plaintiff alleges the borough and its towing contractor failed to properly notify people of where to find their vehicles and how to reclaim them.

4 months ago

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Planes at Philadelphia International Airport.
PlanPhilly
Science

Flying this holiday season? Here’s what to know about the climate impact

Aviation is one of Philly’s largest sources of carbon emissions, but other forms of transport aren’t necessarily a better option.

5 months ago

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a SEPTA train
Money
6abc

SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know

The board approved the 7.5% increase earlier this month, as the transit agency faces a massive $240 million budget deficit.

6 months ago

An airplane is seen pulling up to a gate at sunset.
Community
6abc

Power restored at Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal D

The outage impacted flights in Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal D.

6 months ago

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