
Travel
Philly’s transportation centers were less busy due to the pandemic — but far from empty. “I don’t want to miss this time with my family,” said one traveler. “I’m prioritizing.
4 years ago
US holiday travel surges despite pleas from public health officials
More than 5 million people passed through the nation’s airport security checkpoints between Friday and Tuesday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
4 years ago
US airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an advisory declaring “postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID."
4 years ago
Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread
In the U.S., AAA predicts that about 85 million people will travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3, most of them by car.
4 years ago
When will we know if Thanksgiving brought a COVID-19 spike?
Officials in the region tightened restrictions and warned against holiday gatherings and travel. Did it make a difference?
4 years ago
Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges
U.S. health officials say staying home for the upcoming winter holidays is the best way to stay safe and protect others.
4 years ago
Thanksgiving travelers try to reach destinations, miss virus
Americans, millions of whom traveled against the advice of public health officials, tried to stay safe before they hunkered down with their families for Thanksgiving.
4 years ago
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
Despite emphatic warnings from public health authorities to stay home for Thanksgiving, millions of Americans are crowding the nation’s airports ahead of the holiday.
4 years ago
Planning to test and travel for the holidays? It might be trickier than you think
Which test should you go for? Can you even schedule one? How long should you isolate before your test, and afterward? There’s a lot to consider.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Officials advise residents ‘don’t travel’
New Jersey officials advise residents to not travel as the state has exceeded more than 1,000 cases on a daily basis for the last several weeks.
4 years ago
Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table
If ever there were a year when people could use the comfort of a big holiday dinner, this is it. Yet in 2020, a joyful meal around a crowded table is a high risk situation.
5 years ago
Majority of City Council supports giving laid-off tourism workers first dibs on jobs
Under the banner of “Black Workers Matter,” councilmembers announced a slate of proposed changes to help hospitality workers regain jobs lost to COVID.
5 years ago
At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters
Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.
5 years ago
I-76 lane shuts down through end of year to reduce highway flooding
The double median along a mile of Schuylkill Expressway in University City allows water to pool, PennDOT says.
5 years ago
Double whammy for New Jersey drivers begins with toll hikes
Transportation officials say the increases are needed to fund a 10-year, $24 billion capital improvement program and provide critical funding for New Jersey Transit.
5 years ago