Hurricane Sandy's Effects Make Bust, Then Boom, For Area Hotels
Once its power and phone service were restored, the Holiday Inn in Fort Washington, Pa. saw an increase in business.
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Once its power and phone service were restored, the Holiday Inn in Fort Washington, Pa. saw an increase in business.
Parents may see their individual school with the lights on and wonder, why did it have to close?
It was the best of times, but now it is the worst of times for a pair of small tourist communities that have been without electricity since Monday.
A Facebook group has been formed to offer help to storm victims in central and upper Bucks County, one of the hardest hit areas of the Delaware Valley.
Judge Renee Hughes, CEO of the Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross, says the most useful thing to donate is money.
Bulldozers were still pushing sand from streets on the north end of town back onto the badly battered beach. Some homeowners fared better than others.
Many residents of Montgomery County, Pa., are still without power, and for them, life is far from normal.
Many regional utilities are estimating that the last of their customers will be back online by Sunday.
Crews from natural gas utilities are making their way through communities on South Jersey's barrier islands cut off by the hurricane.
As of Thursday morning more than half of Bristol Township was still without power after Hurricane Sandy moved through Monday night.
Philadelphia elections officials insist they'll be ready to go for the presidential election come Tuesday, despite the two days lost to Hurricane Sandy.
The New Jersey public teachers union has canceled its annual convention for the first time in 158 years because of Sandy.
The president joined Christie in boarding a White House helicopter at Atlantic City International Airport, to tour the hardest hit areas of the state.
One place that's still digging out from Hurricane Sandy is the Camden Children's Garden, where the storm brought down half a dozen trees.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says you only have about four hours' grace on stuff in the fridge, but items in the freezer could last longer.
If you are now one of the lucky ones whose power has NOT gone out, and you don't need all that stuff, local food banks hope you'll consider them.
"All in all, it looks pretty good," said Col. Sam Hayes.
As the sun came up Tuesday morning, the damage at the Jersey shore as a result of Hurricane Sandy became apparent.
SEPTA will remain out of service on Tuesday morning. Officials say it will take eight hours after the storm passes to make sure things aren't damaged.
Cape May mayor Dr. Edward Mahaney says it's the worst flooding here in at least two decades.
A mandatory evacuation order has been added for parts of Bensalem, Pa.
"It basically covers the costs of any resources that we request from the federal government," explained a spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
And while many people are hunkered down at home against Hurricane Sandy, those who are "essential personnel" have to be at work.
Just as winter weather can bring a "Code Blue," and summer its "Code Red," this is a Code Grey, according to Laura Weinbaum of Project HOME.
PECO opened its "war room" four days ahead of the storm to begin planning for what forecasters say could be the worst storm to ever hit the Philadelphia area.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
With a winter storm looming, a Mount Airy family has been without water for almost two weeks.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 20 schools and modernize or maintain hundreds more in the next 10 years.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
With a winter storm looming, a Mount Airy family has been without water for almost two weeks.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 20 schools and modernize or maintain hundreds more in the next 10 years.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
With a winter storm looming, a Mount Airy family has been without water for almost two weeks.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 20 schools and modernize or maintain hundreds more in the next 10 years.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Two Temple University students were robbed this week in separate incidents off campus in North Philadelphia, university officials announced.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Attorneys representing five children ages 4 and 5 allege the kids were physically abused by a Malvern School pre-K teacher.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Flyers saw an early three-goal lead vanish in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast on the winter storm set to dump snow on the Philadelphia region this weekend.
With snow on the way to the Philadelphia region, the winter weather can be dangerous for pets, despite them having fur.
The 10-year, $2.8 billion proposal would see the School District of Philadelphia modernize 159 current school buildings and maintain another 122.
A Philadelphia family is searching for answers after the city shut off the water in their home 13 days ago. Investigative reporter Liz Crawford has the story from Mount Airy.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome. Stephanie Stahl reports.