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Llamas Prince and Bennie greeted travelers at Portland International earlier this week. Their handlers say the therapy llamas bring tidings of comfort and joy to stressed travelers -- and they like hugs.
Most are expected to travel by road, with more than 7 million expected to fly.
The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday that officers at Philadelphia International Airport recently set a new record for most guns caught at the airport's security checkpoints in a single year. Airport security experts say the uptick is a combination of more people traveling and more people opting to own a gun. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/tsa-record-most-guns-confiscated-at-philadelphia-international-airport-in-2023/
Whether it's by plane, train or car, the region is busy with many people heading out for Thanksgiving. Wakisha Bailey is at Philadelphia International Airport and Howard Monroe is at 30th Street Station.
Despite rainy weather Tuesday, many drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were already headed to their Thanksgiving destinations.
If you're planning to travel, you need to be prepared - lines were long Friday morning at PHL.
If you plan to travel Thanksgiving weekend, brace yourself.
This week, a Bensalem principal slept on the roof after students and families raised over $20K, First Lady Jill Biden teamed up with Nickelodeon in Center City and more.
A top travel publication has named Philadelphia as one of the best places to visit in the world.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson caused a San Francisco-bound flight to make an emergency diversion to Oregon, authorities said.
The Monos x Magnolia luggage collection looks good enough to eat.
Tickets to the National League Championship Series are cheaper at Chase Field than Citizens Bank Park. Jana Tidwell from AAA explains how you could make the trip work for you.
SEPTA is offering Phillies fans free rides on the Broad Street Line home from Citizens Bank Park for Wednesday night's game.
Sylvester Stallone teamed up with the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation to bring the shop to life.
A recent study on customer satisfaction found that Philadelphia International Airport is among the worst, coming in last among large airports.
Lee made landfall in Canada while also bringing tropical-storm conditions and coastal flooding to parts of New England.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with AAA's Jana Tidwell about Idalia's impacts on travelers with the Labor Day weekend approaching.
TSA officers have some important tips when it comes to getting through security quickly.
The Bonner-Prendergast football team is in Dublin taking part in the Global Ireland Football Tournament.
The brutal weather is creating a need for American Red Cross volunteers from our area to head to impacted areas.
The 2023 winner has hosted presidents, celebrities and special events as the social center of Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley.
A long-awaited trip to paradise for a family from Burlington County turned into a much different trip last week following those deadly wildfires in Hawaii.
The transit agency is requiring all employees to undergo safety training after several serious crashes.
SEPTA customers should look out for travel delays starting Monday, as employees begin mandatory safety training.
Several young men from our area are taking a trip of a lifetime. Two stars from our sports teams are helping them learn about their roots.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police say.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
A cold front will bring the chance for spotty rain and snow showers Thursday morning, followed by a sharp drop in the mercury Thursday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what caused a home inside Nockamixon State Park to go up in flames Wednesday morning, killing a woman and dog.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on North Hicks Street that may have stemmed from an argument between neighbors over where trash was placed on the curb.
Under the proposed tax hike, the average home valued at around $255,000 would see an annual increase of approximately $185.
A South Jersey high school student is brightening children's days and passing the time as they wait in the courtroom gallery with his service project "Crayons for Courts."
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over Morris County, New Jersey, and now the FBI is investigating.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
Seven people in total were indicted in two separate human trafficking rings in North and South Jersey, the attorney general's office announced Tuesday.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the whale had to be euthanized after washing up on the beach in West Cape May Tuesday.
The Brandywine Warriors need to raise more than $10,000 before traveling to Florida to compete in the 2024 United YFL Championship tournament.
Delaware State Police are investigating after a New York man was robbed and shot at the Biden Welcome Center in Newark Sunday morning.
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.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
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.
Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
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.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
New bike lane laws in Philadelphia won't be enforced until the spring, but one man is taking matters into his own hands.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
Sources told CBS Philadelphia conversations are ongoing to find a better, permanent location for a bus terminal in the city.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Before Cherelle Parker's town hall, City Council met with Sixers officials for the final scheduled hearing on the controversial project.
Paul George scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Sylvester Stallone has lent his Rocky statue to Philadelphia for the first-ever RockyFest, a six-day celebration of the films.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be stopping at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field in May 2025 for the Grand National Tour.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
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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.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Thursday as an Arctic cold front moves into the Delaware Valley. Some rain and snow showers could impact the morning commute, and howling winds gusting up to 40+ mph will make temperatures feel like the teens.
A woman and a dog were killed in a house fire in Haycock Township, Bucks County, on Wednesday morning.
The developer looking to transform Ocean City's Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel will speak at a town hall meeting Wednesday night, the ERs at two Delaware Counties hospitals are open after technical issues shut them down Tuesday, and the search continues for a woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in western Pennsylvania.
Shoppers at the Light the World Giving Machine can choose a variety of items to go to local and global charities and help people in need. Wakisha Bailey chats with Kate Sookhoo from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fashion District manager Ryan Williams and of course Santa Claus.