SS United States reaches Mobile Bay in journey to become artificial reef
The SS United States is marking the end of the first leg of its journey to becoming the world's largest artificial reef.
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The SS United States is marking the end of the first leg of its journey to becoming the world's largest artificial reef.
Dozens of people braved the bitter cold to say goodbye to the SS United States as the retired ocean liner heads to Alabama.
After months of tribulations, the historic SS United States has set sail on its final voyage.
We have another update on the SS United States. If everything goes as planned, the ship will move from Pier 82 to 80 on Friday afternoon during high tide. Then on Monday, the SS United States will leave Pier 80 and begin the two-week journey to Mobile, Alabama. The historic ship, which was built in 1952, has been docked in Philly since 1996.
The ship will now leave Philly on Wednesday, not Tuesday, to begin its journey of becoming the world's largest artificial reef.
The Coast Guard had concerns about the SS United States' scheduled move from Pier 82 to Pier 80 in Philadelphia, sources said.
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Sources said the SS United States could come close to striking the Walt Whitman Bridge, and the Coast Guard is concerned about the ship's condition.
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The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama, next week, according to Okaloosa County, Florida officials. County officials say the ship will begin departing from Philly over two days, Nov. 14-15.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The SS United States is now one step closer to moving to its new home. A ceremonial signing was held on Saturday for the deal that will send the historic ocean liner to Florida. Eva Andersen reports from South Philly.
A ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
Satellite photos show flooding, ruined buildings and more after Hurricane Milton.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
Millions of homes and businesses had no power in the days after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Hurricane Milton is now blamed for at least 11 deaths but that number is expected to climb as search efforts continue. More than three million homes and businesses are in the dark as crews race to restore electricity and there are concerns in flooded areas that the water could continue to rise for days. Ryan Hughes talked to people from our area who survived the storm.
Hurricane Milton is responsible for at least 11 deaths and officials say that number will likely go even higher. Hundreds of homes were damaged hours before Milton made landfall because of an outbreak of powerful tornadoes across the state. Ryan Hughes talked to several people from our area who now live in Florida, who called this storm one of the scariest they've ever been through.
Hurricane Milton spawned several tornadoes in Florida as it made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane and then weakened over land to a Category 1. Brandon Goldner takes a look at damage from the storm across social media and Meteorologist Kate Bilo provides the latest on Milton's location and track.
Julie Turner and her husband evacuate from Florida to Philadelphia ahead of Hurricane Milton on the last available flight. Aziza Shuler reports.
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Tomato pie looks a little different in Trenton, New Jersey, than you might see in Philadelphia – and the local baseball club is honoring that tradition with new uniforms.
An 89-year-old man and 90-year-old woman were hospitalized Wednesday after a house fire in Burlington County, New Jersey, according to police.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and several city officials announced summer programs and activities available for the city's young people in 2025.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and several city officials announced summer programs and activities available for the city's young people in 2025.
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Tomato pie looks a little different in Trenton, New Jersey, than you might see in Philadelphia – and the local baseball club is honoring that tradition with new uniforms.
An 89-year-old man and 90-year-old woman were hospitalized Wednesday after a house fire in Burlington County, New Jersey, according to police.
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Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
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Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
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