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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.

2 years ago

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Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia
Lifestyle

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.

2 years ago

Rick Steves
Studio 2

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

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In this Oct. 18, 2016 file photo, an Amtrak Acela train travels through Old Lyme, Conn. On Friday, Dec. 16 federal railroad regulators endorsed an ambitious and costly plan to rebuild the congested Northeast Corridor over the next 30 years. The plan recommends a tunnel through Old Lyme after residents complained about the prospect of elevated tracks. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Community
6abc

Stephen Starr serving up the new menu for Acela’s First Class riders on Northeast Corridor

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2 years ago

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 01: Travelers line up to check in for United Airlines flights at San Francisco International Airport on July 01, 2022 in San Francisco, California. According to AAA, nearly 48 million Americans are expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will travel more than 50 miles away from their home. It will be the second busiest July 4 travel weekend since 2000. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
NPR
Lifestyle

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.

2 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

Shops, cars, and attractions are seen at Rehoboth Beach during the summer
Urban Planning

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.

2 years ago

A sign advertises the Wilmington Airport.
Community

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.

2 years ago

The cover of a U.S. Passport
Community
6abc

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.

2 years ago

An Airbnb owned by one of Sharing Philadelphia's members, located in Fishtown. The owners recently renovated the triplex to better accommodate guests. (provided)
Urban Planning

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.

2 years ago

FILE - A Transportation Security Administration officer works at Dallas Love Field Airport on June 24, 2020, in Dallas. A man was arrested Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at Lehigh Valley International Airport federal authorities said. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

Jeannine Cook (right) owner of Harriett's Bookshop in Fishtown, and her sister Jasmaine Cook, lead a procession on East Girard Avenue
Community
Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

Saltete founders Eric Stephens and Regan Fletcher Stephens. (Courtesy of Regan Fletcher Stephens)
Community
Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

A turtle rests on a red blanket.
Community

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.

2 years ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
Community
6abc

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.

2 years ago

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