Celebrations for first night of Hanukkah in Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
The Jewish holiday is celebrated from Dec. 18 until Dec. 26.
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The Jewish holiday is celebrated from Dec. 18 until Dec. 26.
In Philadelphia, there was a menorah lighting at sundown at the Betsy Ross house in Old City.
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There are many ways to celebrate Hanukkah. Saturday night in Philadelphia was one of the more unique options.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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It will be cool but sunny for the Broad Street Run on Sunday. Before then, it's cloudy on Saturday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
There is plenty of confusion among Spirit Airlines travelers with bookings after the company shut down early on Saturday morning. Traveler Yash Kothari arrived at Philadelphia International Airport for an early morning flight only to find out he had missed the 1 a.m. announcement from Spirit that the airline was shutting down after 34 years in business. Ray Strickland reports.
Both days will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s but more sunshine will be around on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.