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An American Eagle plane bound for Georgia was evacuated at Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday night after experiencing a mechanical issue before taking off.
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An American Eagle plane bound for Georgia was evacuated at Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday night after experiencing a mechanical issue before taking off.
The day before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, and in the Philadelphia area, that's no different. AAA expects more than 1 million people around our region to travel, with the majority hitting the roads. Meanwhile, at PHL, about 1 million people will pass through this holiday season. Ray Strickland and Brandon Goldner have the latest.
Philadelphia International Airport just opened a brand new LEGO store in between Terminal B and Terminal C. The store includes a lifesize sculpture of a Mummer holding a saxophone, a nod to the city's Mummers Parade tradition on New Year's Day.
Largely, most flights have recovered from the government shutdown earlier this month ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush at Philadelphia International Airport. Madeleine Wright reports.
The holiday travel rush is officially underway at Philadelphia International Airport. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on what Thanksgiving travelers should expect before hitting the road or catching a flight this week.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Almost 1 million people are expected to pass through Philadelphia International Airport during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the latest from PHL.
The Philadelphia International Airport unveiled its newest Rocky statue Friday morning.
It was a celebration inside Philadelphia International Airport Friday for the unveiling of the newest Rocky statue. Ray Strickland reports.
Defendants Yobranny Martinez Fernandez and Hendrick Pena Fernandez face the possibility of life in prison if convicted.
The Terminal A-West and Terminal F TSA checkpoints reopened on Nov. 20 resumed their normal operating schedules after being closed for two weeks.
Sources say a medical emergency forced jury deliberations to be halted in the trial of two men accused of gunning down and killing a Philadelphia police officer and wounding his partner.
Jury deliberations were halted Wednesday in the trial of two men accused of killing a Philadelphia police officer and wounding his partner at the airport in 2023. Sources say the jury foreperson got sick and had to leave the Criminal Justice Center.
Yabronny Martinez Fernandez and Hendrick Pena Martinez are charged in the 2023 death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez.
Jurors will begin deliberating Wednesday in the trial of two men accused of killing one Philadelphia police officer and wounding another at the airport in 2023.
The FAA lifted its emergency order Monday morning, allowing airlines to resume regular scheduling ahead of one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 6 a.m. EST, the agency said.
The FAA lifted a ground stop for arriving flights at PHL after a ship in the Delaware River prevented planes from landing.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
Disruption continued Tuesday at Philadelphia International Airport as airlines canceled flights to comply with an FAA order and federal employees, including air traffic controllers, continued to work without pay.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on Sunday, Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend, but don't believe there's a threat to the general public, the city's health commissioner announced Tuesday. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Dozens of flights are canceled or delayed at Philadelphia International Airport Monday as the nation enters its fourth day of flight reductions due to air traffic controller shortages and the government shutdown.
More than 100 flights are canceled or delayed at Philadelphia International Airport Monday as the nation enters its fourth day of flight reductions.
Four days after the FAA announced nationwide flight reductions, travelers at Philadelphia International Airport say they're coming up with backup plans in the event their flights are are canceled or delayed amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.