
Travel
Traveling from the Philly area Memorial Day weekend? Expect traffic
AAA predicts close to half a million residents of the Philadelphia area will travel this Memorial Day weekend — the most since before the pandemic.
4 months ago
Travel Expert Rick Steves, New Creatures at the Zoo, Studio 2 Trivia
Have you made any summer vacation plans? PBS travel icon Rick Steves joins us with destination suggestions, how to get around on a budget and more useful tips.
Air Date: May 25, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Stephen Starr serving up the new menu for Acela’s First Class riders on Northeast Corridor
4 months ago
A record number of Americans may fly this summer. Here’s everything you need to know
The coming months are likely to be a "stress test" for a national aviation system plagued by recent staffing shortages, antiquated technology, air traffic control problems.
4 months ago
Philly’s first curb-protected bike lanes are planned for Market Street in Old City
There’s also a huge 30-block bike lane project set to launch soon in West Philadelphia.
4 months ago
Rehoboth Beach to study parking and traffic this summer in effort to reduce congestion
The study aims to determine the extent of traffic congestion in Rehoboth during the busy summer season and find ways to reduce its impact.
5 months ago
Avelo Airlines expands flights out of Delaware to include Nashville, Myrtle Beach, and beyond
After a successful first few months of flying from Wilmington to five destinations in Florida, Avelo will nearly triple its offerings from Delaware.
5 months ago
Panic is growing over passport delays. What you should know before traveling
Looking for a passport? The Department of State's website says processing time is eight to eleven weeks with routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited.
7 months ago
How Philly’s new regulations impact short-term rental owners
As Philadelphia gears up for hosting the World Cup in 2026, short-term rentals are a topic of discussion for City Council and owners alike.
7 months ago
Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested
A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport, federal authorities said.
7 months ago
Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign
Leisure and business travel are expected to hit prepandemic levels by 2024.
8 months ago
Philly entrepreneurs launch ‘Saltete,’ a new publishing platform for niche travel guides
Travelers get an interactive handbook that’s GPS-enabled, while writers get a place to monetize their work.
8 months ago
The Philadelphia Zoo takes its show on the road again to entertain at airport
The shows are designed to remove some of the boredom involved with waiting for planes.
9 months ago
Hundreds of flights impacted at Philadelphia International Airport after FAA computer system failure
Passengers at PHL started to see the departure screens change to "delayed" and "canceled" around 7 a.m.
9 months ago
Southwest plans on near-normal operations Friday after widespread cancellations
Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers.
9 months ago