Travel
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.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08South 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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
Listen 1:05Flying 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.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07SEPTA 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.
1 year ago
Power restored at Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal D
The outage impacted flights in Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal D.
1 year ago
‘This ripple effect we’re seeing’: Delaware sports tourism brings in $5 million a week
The BMW golf championship in 2022 was the biggest event by far, but youth soccer, lacrosse, basketball, baseball and softball tourneys fuel the industry.
1 year ago
Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.
1 year ago
Officials say 2 taken to hospitals after small plane accident at Doylestown Airport
Police in Bucks County’s Buckingham Township said a single-engine plane had been taking off when it left the runway and hit an unoccupied plane.
1 year ago
Wilmington airport terminal to triple in size with $5.6M federal grant
The bipartisan infrastructure law will fund a $10 million expansion project at Wilmington Airport that officials say will enhance the travel experience.
1 year ago
Listen 1:33Philly’s tourism economy is still chugging along, with notable uptick from summer hotel travel
Hotels across Philadelphia’s Center City were 73% occupied between Memorial Day and Labor day in 2024, which some experts suggest means tourists are back.
1 year ago
Listen 1:10PHL expecting Thanksgiving-level volume for Labor Day holiday
With lots of travelers taking that last trip of the summer, Philly airport officials expect big crowds to move through ahead of Labor Day.
2 years ago
PennDOT unveils plan to widen the Blue Route to ease I-476 congestion
The expansion will start with high-tech equipment to sense backups, with future work to utilize the median when traffic backs up.
2 years ago
Philly travelers debate the pros and cons of international travel
WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”
Air Date: August 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 40:16More than 3,290 cases of dengue fever have been reported in the U.S. and its territories, with more than half of cases occurring in Puerto Rico.
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