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.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
A Pennsylvania man died when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into another rider, police say.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' victory Saturday.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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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.
CBS Philadelphia executive producer Ashley Johnson was honored by Mother African Union Church on Sunday for our four-part series on the fire that destroyed the Wilmington church in May.
Andrew Kozak is tracking severe weather set to hit the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the weather forecast.
Dozens of people have been rescued after severe flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.
U.S. forces on Sunday struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, according to U.S. Central Command spokesman Commander Tim Hawkins. It's the first military action in a month against Tehran.
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic was back in the city for the first time in 10 years.