City Opens Help Center Guiding Businesses On Pope's Visit
The Nutter Administration has opened up its call-in center for business operators who are perplexed about the Papal visit.
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The Nutter Administration has opened up its call-in center for business operators who are perplexed about the Papal visit.
The band known for its satanic-themed music didn't do this for the reason you might think.
Officials say the center opened today at 1:00 p.m. and from now on it will take calls Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Diocese of Camden today launched a Papal countdown with a purpose.
Officials say the Philadelphia Zoo will be closed the weekend of the Papal visit in Philadelphia at the end of September.
As we get closer to the pope arriving in Philadelphia, more details of "the rules to access the visit" are emerging.
Passengers planning to ride New Jersey Transit trains to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia need to get tickets in advance.
The end of September is normally a popular time for brides and grooms to say "I do," but area wedding planners say that's not so this year.
The organization needs 1,000 volunteers for the Pope's visit in September, and the time to sign up has arrived.
Federal officials have been in touch with property management about measures they are taking.
Members of the media joined transportation officials for a Papal visit preview walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Major roads approaching the Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed that weekend, like the Admiral Wilson Boulevard West at Baird Boulevard and 676 North at Morgan Boulevard.
Mayor Michael Nutter held a press conference Thursday afternoon regarding the upcoming Papal visit in Philadelphia.
"If you are not prepared to walk a significant distance, you may want to re-evaluate whether in fact you want to go to this event," he said.
NJ Transit says during the weekend of September 26-27, it will not be operating regular weekend service on either the Atlantic City Rail Line or the River Line.
As the city continues to work on a plan for police officers and other city employees during papal weekend, police officers are concerned over where they are going to stay and for how long.
The purpose of Pope-Up Day is to rally the public around the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poverty.
The FOP says Philadelphia Police on the beat want a little guidance for the days when Pope Francis visits Philadelphia.
SEPTA will be holding a lottery on Wednesday for limited quantities of 3-day transit passes for the Papal Visit.
A pair of companies based in Delaware have the monumental task of providing the staging for Pope Francis' appearances in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. next month.
A mural on the outside of long-time Center City Philadelphia watering hole honoring well-known 'Franks' has a new addition. Pope Francis has joined the images of Ben Franklin, Frank Sinatra and even Frankenstein.
Hospitality workers in Philadelphia are getting a refresher course in....hospitality!
Rally Bus is a way for the crowd to determine where a bus will pick them up and drop them off.
Philadelphia city officials will soon meet with business owners to calm any fears that come along with Pope Francis' visit the final weekend in September.
The Nutter Administration plans a press briefing this week, as well as a sit-down with business leaders to provide some guidance.
A power outage at a Philadelphia International Airport terminal could impact several airlines and is causing some delays as flights move to different gates.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Just a taste of the early-season arctic blast set to arrive this weekend and hang around for a while.
Two inmates were hospitalized after a double stabbing inside the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Just a taste of the early-season arctic blast set to arrive this weekend and hang around for a while.
A power outage at a Philadelphia International Airport terminal could impact several airlines and is causing some delays as flights move to different gates.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Two inmates were hospitalized after a double stabbing inside the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
A power outage at a Philadelphia International Airport terminal could impact several airlines and is causing some delays as flights move to different gates.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
A woman was killed and a man and child were injured after a crash into the front porch of a home on North Broad Street on Thursday.
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.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
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.
A power outage at a Philadelphia International Airport terminal could impact several airlines and is causing some delays as flights move to different gates.
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.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
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.
People braved some of the coldest temperatures the Philadelphia area has seen all with the hope of getting into the holiday spirit.
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."
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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.
There are deals and plenty of tchotchkes at Memory Lane Antiques in Mantua, New Jersey – that's where reporter Ross DiMattei spent his Small Business Saturday morning, chatting with several business owners who sell their wares under one roof. From vinyl records to furniture there's plenty to see.
Philadelphia International Airport is dealing with a power outage in Terminal D, delaying several flights into and out of the terminal.
The owner of the Chart House blamed ongoing construction for the I-95 cap project for cutting off visibility and access to the restaurant. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines while NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest on a blast of cold that will last into next week.
The weather in Philadelphia and the surrounding region in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is seeing especially cold temperatures just a day before December begins. This cold will linger for awhile with the warmest day next week topping out at a high of 45 degrees. Be sure to layer up as wind chills will make this Canadian air feel even colder, Meteorologist Tammie Souza says.
Turning now to the forecast. A chilly night in the city and it’s going to get even colder. But on Saturday temperatures could feel like they're in the teens. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore is in the NEXT Weather Sphere with a look at the forecast.