Fourth Of July Travel: What To Expect And How To Prepare
With 41 million Americans expected to travel this year, highways and airports will be packed with travelers looking to take advantage of the 3-day weekend.
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With 41 million Americans expected to travel this year, highways and airports will be packed with travelers looking to take advantage of the 3-day weekend.
With the 4th of July holiday weekend approaching, gas prices continue to creep up.
Federal lawmakers are considering raising the gas tax in order to fund road construction projects across the country. This could be the first increase since 1993.
AAA Mid-Atlantic is reporting that the national average price of a gallon of gasoline has risen three cents since last week, even though gas prices traditionally drop at the this time of year.
Gas prices weren't supposed to take too much of a ride this summer, pretty much on par with last summer's range. But the increase in violence in Iraq by Islamic militants could push prices higher.
For the third year in a row, the national average will be within a penny or two of $3.64 per gallon.
Motorists are seeing slightly lower prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg says the average U.S. price of gasoline has jumped 9 cents a gallon in the past two weeks, bringing the total increase to 40 cents over 10 weeks.
Gas prices in New Jersey and across the country continue to creep higher, but they're still at their lowest level since 2010.
Experts say the upward trend in prices is normal for this time of year.
Pennsylvania drivers who fuel their vehicles with diesel are facing painful pump prices.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the state on Friday was $3.25, down 3 cents from last week.
Gas prices in our region are about the same as they were this time last year, but AAA Mid-Atlantic says -- in 2014-- you can expect to see some big changes at pump.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the state on Friday was $3.19, up 7 cents from last week.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.12, the same price as last week.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.16, down 2 cents from last week.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.18, down 3 cents from last week.
Gas prices continue to fall throughout the country -- and believe it or not -- there are gas stations in South Jersey where you can get a gallon for less than $3.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says gas prices continued to fall last week and should maintain that trend through the end of the year.
A bit of good news at the pump, as gas prices have been falling. But how far will they go?
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.41, down 7 cents from last week.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.49, up 3 cents from last week.
Chris reviews President Obama's appearance with Jay Leno last night, efforts by Congressman Bob Brady to bring the 2016 Democratic Convention to Philadelphia and Riley Cooper's return to Eagles training camp. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine and Congressman Pat Meehan.
Motorists are getting some relief at the pumps in New Jersey.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.60, up 18 cents from last week.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny, but it will remain dangerously cold with lows in the single digits.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny, but it will remain dangerously cold with lows in the single digits.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
A man died after being hit by a westbound Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia, a SEPTA spokesperson said Sunday.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
Grant Gilmore says the dangerous cold in the Philadelphia region continues Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia Water Department has responded to at least five water main breaks within the last 24 hours across the city.
The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another brutally cold Sunday night.
In a new video released Saturday, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie said she and her two siblings are willing to pay for the safe return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was abducted from her Arizona home last weekend.