Christmas Travel Period Starts Fitfully at Philadelphia International Airport
Windblown rain in our area and snow in the Midwest created holiday delays this morning for travelers at Philadelphia International Airport.
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Windblown rain in our area and snow in the Midwest created holiday delays this morning for travelers at Philadelphia International Airport.
Jenny Robinson of AAA Mid-Atlantic says that despite gasoline prices that are 15 cents higher per gallon than a year ago, quite a few people plan to leave town for the holidays.
Pennsylvania state representative Nick Miccarelli of Delaware County doesn't care for the new plan, since smaller freight carriers like Fedex would end up closer to the affected neighborhood.
Philadelphia Police chief inspector Joseph Sullivan says the group recognized "the widow of Officer Brad Fox, the widow of Officer (Brian) Lorenzo from the Philadelphia Police Department, the mother of Officer Moses Walker."
Philadelphia airport chief Mark Gale says he's pursued Jet Blue -- which gets high marks for price and service -- for years.
Approximately 10,000 Philadelphia residents are living in flood zones. And that number is only within the city limits.
When a storm hits, governments and utility companies often find their preparations insufficient.
A major storm could cause a business to close its doors for good. But even those able to recover may suffer.
Lessons learned from past storms have resulted in stricter building codes and other requirements on the federal, state, and local levels.
With April-like temperatures, many people were strolling through Independence Mall without overcoats.
If you're looking for unique holiday gifts for someone special, take a peek at what our local museum gift shops have to offer.
At 98.1 WOGL-FM (a sister station of KYW Newsradio), music director Tommy McCarthy says listeners have helped him compile a top ten list.
Tajon looks like any other nine-year-old but he has a grown-up attitude.
"It includes a turkey, stuffing, sweet potato pie, and all of the fixings that you would have for a full holiday dinner," said Sandy Brown. Each holiday basket will feed six to eight people.
The memory of Hurricane Sandy might be fading for some of us, but for many families just north, along the coast, every day still brings new trauma.
Superstorm "Sandy" delivered a bump in approval for both Gov. Tom Corbett and President Obama, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll of Pennsylvania voters.
"Creative" doesn't even begin to describe Wafiq. At just 14 years old, he taught himself to play the drums.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and if you haven't ordered your fresh turkey yet, you might want to think about it.
CBS Philly has received some community cancellations related to weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
Dr. Brenda Foley says many people were flocking to Doylestown Hospital's ER because their local doctors' offices were closed in the wake of the storm.
"We canceled every single blood drive Monday, Tuesday, and the majority of Wednesday as well," says spokesman Anthony Tornetta.
Once its power and phone service were restored, the Holiday Inn in Fort Washington, Pa. saw an increase in business.
Parents may see their individual school with the lights on and wonder, why did it have to close?
Judge Renee Hughes, CEO of the Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross, says the most useful thing to donate is money.
Danger from the storm didn't end when the wind and rain died down. Some injuries occur in the aftermath.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Lanes in both directions reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Black Friday shopping will be chilly but dry across the Philadelphia area.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
Dozens of people displaced by a recent fire in Norristown spent Thanksgiving at a temporary shelter.
A police pursuit of a stolen car ended with a crash in Morrisville Thursday night, police said.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot while trying to flee police in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
Saquon Barkley is on pace to have the best running back season in Eagles franchise history in his first year in Philadelphia.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
Host Ashley Harder gets into the holiday spirit with an all-access pass to Walnut Street Theater's production of everyone's favorite elf!
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
It'll be feeling more like Christmas than the weekend after Thanksgiving as bitter cold air from Canada smothers the Philadelphia region on Saturday and Sunday. The wind chill will be in the 20s or even the teens. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest on these cold temperatures and the NEXT Weather Alert in effect for the weekend.
One person was killed and two were injured after a crash late Thursday night on the 6200 block of North Broad Street.
As Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book starts selling in-store at Target on Friday, a line of customers was waiting outside the Target in Cherry Hill, New Jersey for Black Friday deals. Meanwhile at King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania, Nikki DeMentri (who is already done her holiday shopping???) chats with shoppers taking advantage of some sales.
Philadelphia Wings players Brennan O’Neill, Mitch Jones, Blaze Riorden and Nick Damude join Gallen of Questions to discuss the upcoming season.
A year after a South Philly couple's car was stolen with their cane and walker inside, reporter Liz Crawford followed up to see how they're doing.