Newark Airport hit with hundreds of delays and cancellations
Newark Airport continued to face major delays and cancellations Sunday, with more than 550 flights impacted.
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Newark Airport continued to face major delays and cancellations Sunday, with more than 550 flights impacted.
Delays persisted Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport. They come a day after United Airlines announced they'd be cutting back flights at the airport due to persistent equipment and staffing issues.
United Airlines says it will cancel dozens of Newark flights per day after this week's delays and FAA staffing problems.
Heads up, large drones are flying down the shore, but officials say there's nothing to worry about. The FAA is testing its drone detection abilities. They're operating several large drones and more than 100 commercial drones near the Cape May Ferry Terminal. This will occur over the next two weeks. President Trump says the drones that caused a stir last year were authorized to fly by the FAA.
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire, the FAA says.
Since the midair crash in Washington, D.C., there have been questions about air traffic controller staffing. According to the latest FAA data available, more than 90% of air traffic control towers are understaffed.
Less than 10% of the nation's airport terminal towers have enough air traffic controllers to meet a set of standards set by a working group that included the FAA and the controllers' union.
The president's comments upset some disability advocates, including the Philadelphia advocacy group Vision For Equality.
The President's comments upset some disability advocates, including Philadelphia Advocacy Group, Vision For Equality. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded temporary drone flight restrictions in New Jersey.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over Morris County, New Jersey, and now the FBI is investigating.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening and Tuesday because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
A small plane went off the runway after landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, causing delays for travelers flying into and out of New Jersey.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun tells a Senate hearing his company's culture is "far from perfect" amid new whistleblower allegations.
A Southwest Airlines flight returned to Denver International Airport on Sunday after an engine cowling fell off the Boeing plane during takeoff.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
The FAA is moving control of the Newark Liberty International Airport airspace from New York to Philadelphia.
The agency says the decision should alleviate congestion at local airports like Newark Liberty.
A flight from Philadelphia to Rochester, New York, slid off the runway Thursday afternoon. No one was injured, CNN reports. The FAA said it will investigate what happened.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
Whether you're trying to save more or pay down debt, experts say you should make your 2026 financial goals realistic and specific.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
A few light snow showers are possible in the region Friday morning, but should taper off by 7 or 8 a.m.
Tyrese Maxey powered Philadelphia 76ers past the Dallas Mavericks with 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds Thursday night.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
Whether you're trying to save more or pay down debt, experts say you should make your 2026 financial goals realistic and specific.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
A few light snow showers are possible in the region Friday morning, but should taper off by 7 or 8 a.m.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A 3-year-old boy was injured in an apparent accidental shooting in West Philadelphia on New Year's Day, police said.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A group of teens helped find Rex and bring the adventurous wallaby home to Lots of Love Farm in South Jersey.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
Pemberton Township Mayor Jack K. Tompkins is resigning this week, officials said.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
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.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Philadelphia police say two people are charged with murder after a shooting that killed 52-year-old Luis Colon in Northeast Philadelphia on New Year's Day.
From a Philadelphia Orchestra season that mixes past and present, to a theater lineup that feels alive. Ashley Harder looks at what's to come at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and more in this edition of The Heartbeat.
New year, new you? Whether you want to enter 2026 with a goal to save more money, pay down debt or just stick to a budget, having a plan is key. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from financial counselor Regina Stevens of Clarifi.
Expect mostly cloudy weather with chilly temperatures that feel like the 20s around the Philadelphia area on Friday. That chill will continue into the weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
The results are in for the Fancy Brigade Competition, held at the Convention Center as part of Mummers Parade festivities on New Year's Day in Philadelphia. The Downtowners took first place at the event. Josh Sidorowicz has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.