
Travel
Bonus Interview: Imani Perry Travels ‘South to America’
In her book, Imani Perry journeys south, below the Mason-Dixon, to explain the painful history of what she calls "the soul of a nation."
Air Date: November 5, 2022 8:00 am
Listen 49:14Delaware’s on-again, off-again relationship with commercial air travel is back on
Avelo Airlines is the latest to offer cheap flights to Florida from the Wilmington Airport. Previous carriers haven’t lasted very long before canceling flights.
3 years ago
Philadelphia airport names international arrivals hall after Dr. Leon Sullivan
The name of the Philadelphia activist for advocated for Black entrepreneurialism and the anti-apartheid movement will greet international travelers coming to Philly.
3 years ago
Philly tourism trailblazer gets Gayborhood street named after him
Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”
3 years ago
Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for knocking U.S. airport websites offline
A pro-Russian hacker group is taking credit for temporarily taking down several U.S. airport websites on Monday, though there appeared to be no impact on flight operations.
3 years ago
White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets
The proposed rule would help consumers save money up front and encourage more competition among airlines to offer better fares.
3 years ago
Road rage, super-speeding and reckless driving on the rise
The pandemic set off a rise in speeding that hasn't stopped. This hour, we discuss incidents of road rage and dangerous reckless driving posing a threat to commuters.
Air Date: September 15, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:12Canadians returning to Cape May after 2-year COVID hiatus
A vast majority of Cape May County’s Canadian tourism business has returned. Officials hope all of it will recover next year.
3 years ago
AAA: Gas prices won’t deter travelers during Labor Day holiday
Gas prices in the Philadelphia area are hovering around $4 a gallon. AAA says hundreds of thousands of residents will hit the road regardless.
3 years ago
Inflation and gas prices aren’t deterring Jersey Shore visitors this summer
Despite high gas prices and inflation, Jersey Shore towns are still seeing crowds so far this summer, and expect that trend to linger the rest of the season.
3 years ago
Listen 4:15Storms ground US air travelers as airlines cancel flights
Thunderstorms on the East Coast are causing travel headaches for tens of thousands of airline passengers. Airlines canceled about 1,400 flights in the U.S. by Friday evening.
3 years ago
Dear Vogue: If you’re going to highlight Philly, please do the work and get it right
There were at least five factual errors in the fashion mag’s recent feature about the city.
3 years ago
Amtrak implements heat restrictions between Philadelphia and New York City
According to Amtrak's website, a heat restriction means locomotive engineers must operate at slower speeds than normal.
3 years ago
Chester County plans to strengthen historic tourism to help rebound from the pandemic
A contractor will develop a plan to help the county prepare for Chesco’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.
3 years ago
More Real ID appointments available in N.J., Social Security Card not required
The Motor Vehicle Comm. says you don’t need to bring proof of your Social Security number as they open 10,000 more appointments for Real ID upgrades.
3 years ago