Philadelphia's Department of Aviation celebrates 2 big anniversaries with festivities at PHL
In June, Philadelphia International Airport marked 85 years and Northeast Philadelphia Airport marked 80 years.
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In June, Philadelphia International Airport marked 85 years and Northeast Philadelphia Airport marked 80 years.
Visitors won't have to go to the Rocky steps to see a statue of the fictional fighter. Soon, there will be a Rocky statue just steps from your arriving flight. The city's art commission voted to install one of the original Rocky statues at Philadelphia International Airport. The city's Department of Aviation bought one of the three original Rocky statues created by artist A. Thomas Schomberg.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art steps will not be the only place in the city with a Rocky statue. Next is the Philadelphia International Airport.
The crash happened near the 8900 block of Bartram Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philly will be in the spotlight in 2026. Here's what's new and approved ahead of all of the big 2026 events.
Philly will be in the spotlight in 2026. Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for the busy year ahead. Nikki DeMentri reports what’s new and approved ahead of all of the big 2026 events.
It was bananas at Philly International Airport. The Savannah Bananas. Members of the baseball squad brought a high-energy morning of entertainment and fan fun. The players met with fans, signed autographs and did some taste testing of the airport's best foods, bringing smiles to summer travelers. The Savannah Bananas will play at Citizens Bank Park on July 26 and 27 against the Texas Tailgaters.
Philadelphia police are mourning the loss of an officer who was assigned to Philadelphia International Airport. Commissioner Kevin Bethel announced the death in a social media post.
Saturday was a turbulent day at Philadelphia International Airport with over 300 flight delays and dozens of cancellations reported, according to FlightAware.
Systems are back to normal at Philadelphia International Airport. The FAA said PHL experienced a ground stop for American Airlines on Saturday due to a brief electrical issue. According to American Airlines, three flights were cancelled, but FlightAware's website shows 75 canceled flights, and over 300 delays at the airport.
Signs greeted travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday, now that the real ID requirements are in effect.
Signs are greeting travelers at airports across the country now that the real ID requirements are in effect. If you want to have a smooth travel day, you’ll definitely want to have a real ID. But if you don't have one yet, you will still be able to fly. Ray Strickland explains how the process is working so far.
The Philadelphia International Airport temporarily paused arriving flights on Tuesday morning.
The severe storms that rolled through the Philadelphia region forced dozens of flights to be canceled and plenty of more to be delayed.
A new direct link between Philadelphia and Mexico takes off this summer. Aeromexico announced it will launch daily flights between PHL and Mexico City starting June 5. It comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both cities will host major matches.
Nearly two years after Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside a garage at Philadelphia International Airport, the area still doesn't have surveillance cameras.
A complete and total lack of security cameras inside parking garages at Philadelphia International Airport was thrust into the spotlight following the death of a Philly police officer in 2023. More than 500 days after Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside one of those garages, little has changed.
Among some air travelers, there are concerns after recent near-misses and plane crashes. There are now concerns that these incidents may be leaving travelers with "air travel anxiety.” One recent survey shows confidence in air travel safety may be dropping. Madeleine Wright went to Philadelphia International Airport to find out.
High winds in the Delaware Valley brought down trees, branches and utility lines, causing power outages. Here's what to know.
Wind gusts between 40 to 60 mph are moving through the Philadelphia region on Sunday and will be in the area into Monday.
A mixed bag of wintry weather is leading to a number of delays and cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday morning.
Eagles fans are making their way down to New Orleans as the countdown to kickoff continues. Nikki DeMentri was live at Philadelphia International Airport. A pep rally wrapped up Thursday evening between Terminal D and Terminal E. We asked Eagles fans to describe the buzz heading into the big game.
Since the midair crash in Washington, D.C., there have been questions about air traffic controller staffing. According to the latest FAA data available, more than 90% of air traffic control towers are understaffed.
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport say their thoughts are with everyone impacted by the tragic crash near Washington D.C.
David Freeman caught a flight to Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday from Reagan National Airport after a American Airlines jet collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River on Wednesday night.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Five people were hospitalized after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
On Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees in the Philadelphia region.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Five people were hospitalized after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
William Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was shot and killed near his home in South Philadelphia over the weekend.
On Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees in the Philadelphia region.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Five people were hospitalized after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
Philadelphia Police are searching for the shooter who killed a 22-year-old Penn State student just steps away from his home in South Philadelphia
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly and helping today's students follow in his path.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck just off the coast of the Philippines Monday killed more than 30 people and injured hundreds more. Thousands of villagers are reportedly displaced.
Andrew Kozak says it will be sunny and cooler in the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
With the FIFA World Cup set to start Thursday, soccer fans across Philadelphia are already gathering to celebrate — and local restaurants are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world.