Jersey Shore visitors cut Memorial Day weekend short to beat traffic and bad weather
AAA suggests drivers wait to make the trek home from the shore until after the peak travel window Monday afternoon into early evening.
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AAA suggests drivers wait to make the trek home from the shore until after the peak travel window Monday afternoon into early evening.
The Philadelphia region is bustling as travelers drive to their Memorial Day Weekend destinations at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches or beyond. Meanwhile at Philadelphia International Airport, there are thousands more people flying out than a typical day, and reporter Kim Hudson spoke to people who faced long lines as well as AAA spokesperson Jana Tidwell, who filled us in on what to expect on the travel front this weekend.
Memorial Day is shaping up to be an extremely busy holiday travel weekend in Philadelphia, both on the road and at the airport.
Traffic on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia will return to normal this week, just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel, PennDOT said on Wednesday.
With 465,000 Philadelphia-area residents expected to hit the road in their cars for Memorial Day weekend, AAA has some tips for the best times to travel.
A Goodwill Store in Egg Harbor Township lost its entire inventory during a fire this year, and now the community is coming together to donate items to the Goodwill Store.
PennDOT expects roads in the area to freeze on Tuesday night.
Being outside during this cold snap not only can drain you but your car battery as well.
Winter weather can take a toll on your car's battery. Gabe Davila, car care manager at AAA in King of Prussia, shares tips for taking care of your battery and the signs it might be in trouble.
If you're in the Lehigh Valley this weekend or in the northwest suburbs, now is the time to prepare, according to AAA.
Partygoers at participating establishments can get an Uber voucher, valued up to $25, while supplies last. The offer opens Saturday at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 a.m. Monday, New Year's Day.
Most are expected to travel by road, with more than 7 million expected to fly.
Lines began forming well before 4:30 a.m. with the average wait time to get through TSA checkpoints hovering around 40 minutes.
With millions expected to hit the roads next week, authorities are emphasizing safety this holiday season.
Coupled with a potential government shutdown, Thanksgiving travelers may want to prepare themselves for some headaches.
If you plan to travel Thanksgiving weekend, brace yourself.
A mechanic from AAA offered ways families can keep their cars and budgets maintained as temperatures drop across the area.
A mechanic from AAA offered ways families can keep their cars and budgets maintained as temperatures drop across the area. Kim Hudson reports.
Philadelphia may have a fall warmup on the way, but now is the time to get your car care done, according to AAA.
It might be a warm week in October, but AAA says there's no better time than now to start preparing for the winter.
With a record number of aging vehicles on the roadway, AAA is reminding car owners to schedule car care and think about preparations now.
AAA officials said the area is entering deer mating season, when the animals are more likely to cross roads leading to serious, even fatal, car crashes.
AAA officials said the area is entering deer mating season, when the animals are more likely to cross roads leading to serious, even fatal, car crashes.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with AAA's Jana Tidwell about Idalia's impacts on travelers with the Labor Day weekend approaching.
Police from dozens of departments across the area are cracking down on aggressive driving through August 20th.
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
People in the Philadelphia region will need winter gear on Friday morning because of the temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Student after student spent their school night speaking out against the district's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
Student after student spent their Thursday school night speaking out against the School District of Philadelphia's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
The cost of tuition at the Community College of Philadelphia will increase roughly 9% in the first increase in about a decade, as the school faces rising costs while public funding stays flat.
Jonathan Gerlach is set to have a preliminary hearing on Friday after he was accused of robbing graves in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Southwest Philadelphia and Yeadon, Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer hauling fruits and vegetables was damaged in a fire at a rest stop along the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday morning, dispatchers say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
U.S. Central Command says four crewmembers aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed killed. The incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire according to CENTCOM. Josh Sanders is at the Pulse Desk with the latest information into our newsroom.
Bill Kelly says stray showers are possible Friday in the Philadelphia region, and more severe weather is possible early next week.