Montco Readying For Increased Traffic Pope Weekend
There will be increased traffic not just on roads, highways, and rail lines…but also on the trail system.
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There will be increased traffic not just on roads, highways, and rail lines…but also on the trail system.
Many came with apprehension about road closures, check points, fences and other security measures planned during Papal visit.
About a month away from the Papal visit, Archbishop Chaput distributed a letter to local Catholics urging them "not to give in to the anxieties and worries that go along with any major event like this."
World Meeting of Families youth leaders gathered at the Convention Center Monday to begin finalizing their plans.
It's called a Bishop's throne. It's nearly six-feet tall and made with wood from the American Walnut tree.
The Papal Visit Playbook has been released, but if you are looking for new information, it's pretty thin.
John Allen is an Associate Editor for the Boston Globe and author of the book "The Francis Miracle." He's also an editor and writer for the newspaper's on-line publication 'Crux', chronicling activities of the Vatican and the Catholic church.
World Meeting of Families Executive Director Donna Farrell says the "playbook" has been in the works for many weeks and she hopes it will answer any questions residents may have.
As the Papal visit gets ever closer, more and more people are heading to local stores and gift shops for Pope-related items.
6 weeks before the pope's visit, nearly 8,000 had already passed criminal and employment background checks.
Amtrak says it's adding trains and cars to help travelers get around during Pope Francis' U.S. visit next month.
Papal pilgrims are now buying their special SEPTA regional rail passes in person.
With the Pope's visit coming up quickly, everyone's trying to cash in.
Mayor Michael Nutter says his Administration and the Secret Service have a great working relationship, despite what he admits has been – quote – "pushing and shoving" between them over security plans for the visit of Pope Francis.
The plans cover the period after 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, when the Secret Service begins imposing a no-car zone in a large area around the Ben Franklin Parkway and Independence Hall.
Mayor Michael Nutter held a press conference on Thursday to provide an update on the upcoming World Meeting of Families and papal visit.
Days after Pope Francis leaves Philadelphia, SEPTA's General Manager Joe Casey is retiring.
The Penn Museum opened an exhibit this week that showcases a number of ancient religious writings, including some of the earliest fragments of the Bible.
The Schuylkill Expressway, the Vine Expressway, and part of City Avenue are closing during the weekend of the Papal visit.
Philadelphia will be a "no drone zone" when Pope Francis comes to town in September.
Philadelphia Brewing Company is set to release Holy Wooder to commemorate the Pope's visit.
SEPTA has announced it will begin in person sales for one-day regional rail Papal visit passes on Friday, August 21.
"The secret service has one goal---that the principal or in this case the Pope, doesn't get hurt. And they couldn't care less if nobody showed up and watched the Pope, as long as the Pope doesn't get hurt on their watch."
"This was true divine intervention," says Perry Milou. The Philadelphia native says his life filled with so-called divine coincidences.
With the impending arrival this fall of two religious leaders, there's a move afoot to prompt Philadelphians to embrace their messages of love and kindness, and put them into action, with A Day of Kindness on October 27th.
A man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
A man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
A man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night, police said.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
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.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
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.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Students, families and teachers had a rally Wednesday in support of Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School in Philadelphia. The school could be merged with another school under the district's latest facilities proposal.
Philadelphia-area drivers say they're experiencing sticker shock as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran drives up gas prices.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cloudy Wednesday night.
Four people are in critical condition at area hospitals after an explosion and fire at an industrial building on Heron Drive in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, officials say.
An explosion at an industrial complex in Logan Township, New Jersey, has sent multiple people to the hospital Wednesday.