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As travel resumes, PHL airport workers in line for pay boost for health benefits
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill to increase salaries for airport workers to $15.06 an hour, plus $4.54 to go toward health care costs.
4 years ago
Jersey Shore towns prepare for hopeful influx of tourists
Jersey shore towns are busier this year than last with hopes it will be a recovery summer season.
4 years ago
Ready to travel by plane? Here’s what Philly TSA says you need to know
The airport in Philadelphia is seeing a slow uptick in travel, so TSA has some tips: Arrive early, ditch the plastic bins, and be sure you’re masked up.
4 years ago
U.S. to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden's administration made the determination on the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
4 years ago
Debate over ‘vaccine passports’ comes to New Jersey
A South Jersey lawmaker wants to ban the state from requiring “vaccine passports,” even though proof of vaccination is standard for schools and some jobs.
4 years ago
Which places will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine? And should they?
Some countries, venues let vaccinated people move more freely. What about travel passports? College classes? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk has insights.
4 years ago
Listen 5:31Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
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Getting ready to reopen: vaccine passports and social anxiety
With schools, restaurants, sports venues, and travel reopening, we'll look at plans for vaccine passports and explore the anxiety many are feeling around returning to normal.
Air Date: March 31, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30The Mars mission and the future of commercial space travel
NASA's rover Perseverance is on Mars searching for evidence of ancient life. What would it mean if we found it? And, where is the growing commercial space industry headed?
Air Date: March 12, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Which coronavirus test should I take?
It will be a while until most of us are vaccinated. If you think you’ve been exposed, or hoping you haven’t been, knowing which test to get is important.
4 years ago
Air service returns to Delaware, the only state without commercial flights
Frontier Airlines will relaunch flights from Delaware to Orlando on Feb. 11, ending the state’s status as the only state without commercial flights.
4 years ago
PennDOT urges motorists to stay off the roads ahead of storm
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to delay unnecessary travel during the storm.
4 years ago
Flying into Philly from abroad? You’ll need to prove you don’t have COVID
The airlines are running point on the new CDC requirement, which will be enforced at PHL Airport.
4 years ago
Airbnb to block, cancel reservations in D.C next week
Airbnb says it will be blocking and canceling reservations in the Washington, D.C. area during the week of the presidential inauguration.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increases go into effect Sunday
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are reminding drivers that toll increases go into effect this weekend along with a hefty surcharge on non-EZ-Pass users.
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