City Officials To Meet With Business Owners To Discuss Pope Security Fears
Philadelphia city officials will soon meet with business owners to calm any fears that come along with Pope Francis' visit the final weekend in September.
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Philadelphia city officials will soon meet with business owners to calm any fears that come along with Pope Francis' visit the final weekend in September.
The Nutter Administration plans a press briefing this week, as well as a sit-down with business leaders to provide some guidance.
Temple University and four other Philadelphia-area colleges are closing ahead of Pope Francis' arrival in the city next month.
The Pope's upcoming visit to Philadelphia is the most talked about event around town, but in some circles, griping is beginning to seep into the conversation.
WXTU D.J. Brian McKay has a full, rich baritone voice, so it seems like he'd be a shoe-in for the choir. But he wasn't so sure.
The first and final things Pope Francis will hear when he's in Philadelphia are the talents of two high school marching bands from the area.
SEPTA says it is extending the deadline to 3 p.m. Monday,
An area consumer protection agency is warning of possible ticketing scams to get close to or even meet Pope Francis.
It's called the Gettysburg Lectern used by President Abraham Lincoln to deliver the Gettysburg address on November 19th, 1863.
Sources had told several news organizations, including KYW Newsradio, that screening had been discussed in recent weeks and its use on the bridge was considered likely.
You can enter the lottery for the 10 dollar passes from 12:01am until 11:59pm on Wednesday August 12th.
SEPTA says a limited number of special papal visit 3-day transit passes for travel on the Trolley routes 101/102 and the Norristown High Speed Line will be made available through an online lottery.
Law enforcement sources won't go on the record, but say the idea's been bantered about for a while and will, more than likely, be put into place on the Papal weekend.
Regional rail passes for the weekend of the Papal visit are already up for sale on Craigslist and eBay.
For now, all current parking regulations will be in effect, inside the traffic box and beyond.
For Anuj Gupta, General Manager of the Reading Terminal Market, the Pope's visit is a chance to market vendors to the world.
SEPTA received requests for 328-thousand passes, so they still have 22-thousand available. However, that doesn't mean you can still get one for your preferred station.
With safety and security key priorities, the Archdiocese says it's in discussions with the U.S. Secret Service, the National Park Service, and the City of Philadelphia to explore the possibility of a ticketing system for the Pope's speech at Independence Mall.
On the PATCO high-speed line in South Jersey, you will need a Freedom card or a pre-purchased pass to ride. No cash or credit cards will be taken that weekend.
School Superintendent William Hite will ask the School Reform Commission to approve closing schools the on Thursday, September 24th, two days before the Pope's arrival.
The restrictions will affect those in Philadelphia and out in the suburbs.
Businesses in University City will have to alter some of their plans for the Papal visit.
Mayor Nutter and officials announced the Ben Franklin Bridge and other major roadways throughout the city will be closed the weekend of the Papal visit.
Mayor Michael Nutter and local officials provided an update on the upcoming Papal visit and World Meeting of Families Wednesday afternoon.
Special train passes for the weekend of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia aren't as big a hit as expected.
