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Weather
6abc

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.

4 years ago

Chester County has numerous sites of historical significance, including this building, which was the site of the first Pennsylvania Women’s Rights Convention in 1852. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

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.

4 years ago

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in Trenton. (Google Maps)
Community

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.

4 years ago

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NPR
Money

Summer air travel could be expensive and chaotic. Here’s how to avoid trouble

Air travel demand is back to pre-pandemic levels, while fares are soaring. Staffing shortages leave airlines with little wiggle room when bad weather hits.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law

Two Jersey Shore towns go to court to block pop-up parties

Two popular Jersey Shore towns are going to court to try to block so-called “pop-up parties” at which thousands of people gather on the beach.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

U.S. lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

4 years ago

Travelers wait at 30th Street Station ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Radio Times
Lifestyle

How to prepare for risky summer travel

Airline and rental cancellations, hotel prices spiking-- as the world still grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic. What to know about summer travel and preparing for the worst.

Air Date: June 1, 2022 10:00 am

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NPR
Courts & Law

DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."

4 years ago

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Money

Air travelers face cancellations over Memorial Day weekend

Airline travelers are not only facing sticker shock this Memorial Day weekend. They’re also dealing with a pileup of flight cancellations.

4 years ago

Aerial view of beachgoers on the shoreline of Atlantic City, N.J.
Community

Memorial Day at the Jersey Shore tests impact of inflation and gas prices

Businesses along the Jersey Shore — weather permitting — will get their first crack at what is predicted to be a good summer season despite higher prices.

4 years ago

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Community

Delaware loses commercial airline service

The state’s on-again/off-again relationship with commercial airlines is about to be off again. Frontier Airlines plans to end the state’s only commercial flights in June.

4 years ago

Visit Philadelphia President and CEO Angela Val. (Courtesy of Cashman & Associates)
Arts & Entertainment
The Philadelphia Tribune

Visit Philadelphia names 1st Black woman as president/CEO

According to Angela Val, she might be the first Black woman to lead the non-profit tourism group, but she doesn’t expect to be the last.

4 years ago

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Community

A ‘very robust’ 2022 expected as Jersey Shore tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels

Despite inflation and labor challenges, Jersey Shore tourism boosters expect a good year, just not as good as 2021.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia Phlash bus. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly Phlash tourist bus is back in operation

The bus line specifically designed to help tourists avoid the confusion of Philadelphia’s mass transit system is back in business.

4 years ago

The Philly skyline
Community

Philly tourism is up, but not to pre-pandemic levels yet

The new report shows that the rebound after COVID lockdowns is real, and both recreational and business travelers are coming back to Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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