Ask An Expert: Tips For Traveling Alone
Jack Ezon, President of Ovation Vacations in New York City and an A-List Travel Agent by Travel+Leisure, offers expert advice on traveling solo.
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Jack Ezon, President of Ovation Vacations in New York City and an A-List Travel Agent by Travel+Leisure, offers expert advice on traveling solo.
After I've seen the Rockefeller Center tree and the ice skaters, and the Fifth Avenue crowds become unbearable, I hop the "F" train to Brooklyn.
We first told you about it Tuesday night and now a passenger outraged by Amtrak's handling of the fiasco is speaking out exclusively to Eyewitness News as Amtrak officials announce they have completed their investigation.
Amtrak is investigating how a train headed to New York City instead ended up in Bala Cynwyd.
When it comes to walkability, Philadelphians have it pretty good.
Amtrak has resumed service at reduced speeds between Philadelphia and New York City.
If you like really low fares to New York, especially to lower Manhattan, you're probably among the legions lamenting the shutdown of those shoestring Chinatown buses.
Chris discusses Chris Christie's decision to ban conversion therapy in New Jersey, Ed Schultz return to MSNBC and the fight over gay marriage in Montgomery County. He also talks to Senator Pat Toomey and Dick Yuengling from the Yuengling Brewery.
Chris reacts to the managerial change made on Friday by the Phillies and takes calls with Charlie Manuel. He also covers the funding battle for Philadelphia schools and Governor Chris Christie's role in the New Jersey Senate campaign. He also talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup.
A Philadelphia gym chain's latest ad campaign proposes a membership to Carlos Danger.
New Jersey's transit agency has removed a bus driver for committing a lewd act on the job.
Federal prosecutors say a New York City woman who led a group that shipped dozens of stolen and carjacked luxury vehicles to Africa has been convicted in New Jersey on numerous charges.
Twenty minutes from Times Square puts getaway seekers in a New York City neighborhood brimming with authentic ethnic sights, sounds, and flavors.
Funeral services for U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg will be held Wednesday at a New York City synagogue.
One firefighter's vision has become a reality for the city.
The New York City medical examiner's office says it has started sifting construction debris from the World Trade Center site in an effort to find any human remains from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Survey results say Philly's great museums and cultural attractions helped boost the city into the top five.
New York City is putting together a quarter-million-dollar social media campaign warning teens about the health risks of listening to loud music through their headphones. A local expert gives us an "earful" about that.
Chris celebrates Rand Paul's filibuster of President Obama's CIA Director nominee John Brennan. He also discusses a dinner last night hosted by the President with key Republican Senators. He talks to Kathy Orr about the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Harlem Globetrotter TNT Maddox.
Getting around is a big part of any getaway, so let's take a look at how native New Yorkers like me do it -– and have done it over the years.
Are we, as Philadelphians, getting happier? According to a new list, the answer is yes.
So, here I am, two weeks in a row, talking about New York delis.
Hundreds of volunteers have gathered along the Jersey Shore and in coastal areas of New York City to clear debris and repair dunes damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
A Trenton, New Jersey man has been denied bail after a New York prosecutor said a plot to kidnap, rape and kill a woman was more than Internet fantasies.
SEPTA is adding extra regional rail service for New Year's eve celebrations.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Seasonable temperatures continue Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia area.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Seasonable temperatures continue Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia area.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The invention of ENIAC in Philadelphia sparked countless technological innovations.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
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.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
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.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The statue of boxing great Smokin' Joe Frazier could soon be on the move. The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday will hear a proposal to relocate the statue from Stateside Live in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex to the base of the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Ray Strickland reports.
The Philadelphia area is in a relatively warmer stretch after the weekend's Arctic blast. Temperatures hit the 40s again on Wednesday, though it will be breezy and that will make it feel a little cooler. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking these relatively milder temps plus storm chances for the Presidents' Day weekend.
Airspace in El Paso, Texas is closed for 10 days for security reasons, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A grand jury did not charge Democratic Pennsylvania Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Sen. Mark Kelly and others after making a social media video in which they urged members of the military to reject "illegal orders."
A man died and several people were displaced from their homes after a fire on the 3200 block of Teesdale Street in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia late Tuesday night.