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‘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.

2 years ago

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Education

Philly students encouraged to join NASA essay contest about space exploration and the nuclear-powered system that make it possible

Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.

2 years ago

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Community

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.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

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.

2 years ago

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Lifestyle

Philly’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.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

PHL 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

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Community

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

We talk about the cultural, economic, and environmental impact of tourism.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

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

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Health

Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad

More 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.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

New bus service links airline passengers between Wilmington and Philadelphia

American Airlines will offer passengers motor-coach service to Philadelphia, allowing them to park in Delaware and skip TSA lines at PHL.

2 years ago

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Tolls set to increase on 4 major bridges in Philadelphia area

Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.

2 years ago

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Money

Why Philly airport businesses adopted a new 3% surcharge

Retailers in the airport can already charge prices up to 15% higher than average for the same products. Now there’s a new fee on top of that.

2 years ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why flying is such a hassle, Sixers free agent pick, Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’

Lost bags, flight delays and cancellations, rowdy flyers - going on an airplane can be a hassle. We'll tackle the frustrations of modern air travel and more.

Air Date: July 2, 2024

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Community

A long Fourth of July week means heavy traffic in Philly and beyond

Millions are hitting the roads in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, which will likely cause traffic delays over the next several days.

2 years ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
Health

Philly health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport

A person with measles who traveled through Terminal A West on May 31 may have exposed others to the virus, city officials say.

2 years ago

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