Cell Phone Companies Upgrade Service Along Parkway For Papal Visit
AT&T and Verizon together have invested $45-million to add cell-service infrastructure along the Ben Franklin Parkway. Each says the upgrades will quadruple capacity.
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AT&T and Verizon together have invested $45-million to add cell-service infrastructure along the Ben Franklin Parkway. Each says the upgrades will quadruple capacity.
Among those getting ready for next month's papal visit are the people who run Saint Charles Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, where a new year of classes are set to begin.
The Nutter Administration has opened up its call-in center for business operators who are perplexed about the Papal visit.
The band known for its satanic-themed music didn't do this for the reason you might think.
Officials say the center opened today at 1:00 p.m. and from now on it will take calls Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Diocese of Camden today launched a Papal countdown with a purpose.
Officials say the Philadelphia Zoo will be closed the weekend of the Papal visit in Philadelphia at the end of September.
As we get closer to the pope arriving in Philadelphia, more details of "the rules to access the visit" are emerging.
Passengers planning to ride New Jersey Transit trains to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia need to get tickets in advance.
The end of September is normally a popular time for brides and grooms to say "I do," but area wedding planners say that's not so this year.
The organization needs 1,000 volunteers for the Pope's visit in September, and the time to sign up has arrived.
Federal officials have been in touch with property management about measures they are taking.
Members of the media joined transportation officials for a Papal visit preview walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Major roads approaching the Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed that weekend, like the Admiral Wilson Boulevard West at Baird Boulevard and 676 North at Morgan Boulevard.
Mayor Michael Nutter held a press conference Thursday afternoon regarding the upcoming Papal visit in Philadelphia.
"If you are not prepared to walk a significant distance, you may want to re-evaluate whether in fact you want to go to this event," he said.
NJ Transit says during the weekend of September 26-27, it will not be operating regular weekend service on either the Atlantic City Rail Line or the River Line.
As the city continues to work on a plan for police officers and other city employees during papal weekend, police officers are concerned over where they are going to stay and for how long.
The purpose of Pope-Up Day is to rally the public around the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poverty.
The FOP says Philadelphia Police on the beat want a little guidance for the days when Pope Francis visits Philadelphia.
SEPTA will be holding a lottery on Wednesday for limited quantities of 3-day transit passes for the Papal Visit.
A pair of companies based in Delaware have the monumental task of providing the staging for Pope Francis' appearances in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. next month.
A mural on the outside of long-time Center City Philadelphia watering hole honoring well-known 'Franks' has a new addition. Pope Francis has joined the images of Ben Franklin, Frank Sinatra and even Frankenstein.
Hospitality workers in Philadelphia are getting a refresher course in....hospitality!
Rally Bus is a way for the crowd to determine where a bus will pick them up and drop them off.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The region will likely end up getting a few inches of rain by the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Most were hoping for sunny skies this holiday weekend, but they aren't going let this weather rain on their parade.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
The region will likely end up getting a few inches of rain by the end of the Memorial Day weekend.
Most were hoping for sunny skies this holiday weekend, but they aren't going let this weather rain on their parade.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
One man is dead after an apparent shootout in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, police said.
Police are investigating a set of skeletal remains found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital will reopen Saturday, days after a power outage forced evacuations and a temporary closure.
Police say a body was found inside a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Friday morning.
The iconic vacation destination is ringing in the big milestone year and paying homage to the resort's rich history.
Sitting at the southernmost end of New Jersey, visitors are drawn to Cape May's character, its charm and beautiful beaches.
The search for a missing swimmer in Ocean City has transitioned to a recovery mission on Thursday, police said.
Visit Atlantic City says millions of dollars have been spent on advertising encouraging families to create memory-making moments down the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
It is going to be a wet Saturday, basically a washout. The same is true for the first half of Sunday with chances it will taper off for the afternoon. Precipitation is more scattered on Monday, but there's still a chance of a stray shower or storm. A day late and dollar short, nice weather returns for the return to work on Tuesday, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
The head of Jefferson Health said staff worked all night to evacuate people from Jefferson Methodist Hospital after a power outage Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Saturday morning, the hospital reopened now that power is restored, Ray Strickland reports.
Though the holiday weekend is off to a damp start across the Philadelphia area, people are still making the most of it at the Jersey Shore. Ray Strickland reports.
Philadelphia police are investigating three shootings with multiple victims that happened across the city on Friday night into Saturday morning.
The steady showers will hang around through Saturday night before beginning to let up through midday on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.