
Travel
The wait for U.S. passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic levels.
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Some have waited decades to explore the world out of fear they’ll be targeted and discriminated against, while others have chosen to be expats.
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Listen 6:16Philly airport workers push for $15 minimum wage nationwide
It’s been about two years since Philadelphia City Council voted to mandate prevailing wages at the Philadelphia International Airport.
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Flight canceled amid bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more
Thousands of air travelers faced flight cancellations and delays this weekend and Monday as thunderstorms rolled in across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest.
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Renters may face fewer options at Jersey shore as Airbnb enacts stricter policies
Last year, Airbnb enacted a similar initiative over the busy holiday weekends.
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Philly businesses prepare for big crowds Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend travel projections show that demand for tourism will be high this summer.
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Listen 1:41Traveling 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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