July 4 weekend travel rush in full swing after busiest day
Whether it's by plane, train or automobile, the region has been bustling with travelers - though Friday was projected to be the busiest day.
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Whether it's by plane, train or automobile, the region has been bustling with travelers - though Friday was projected to be the busiest day.
Thousands are headed to the Jersey Shore Friday to start the long holiday weekend. For one beach town, this will be the first holiday since new rules were put in place to prevent disorderly crowds. Kerri Corrado reports.
The holiday weekend travel is now underway on the road, in the air and by train. AAA predicts record-setting volumes this year. Nikki Dementri reports about hitting some traffic if you're hitting the road now.
The countdown to the Fourth of July is on and many are traveling Friday for the extended holiday weekend. Nikki Dementri reports in Montgomery County where the travel rush has already begun.
Whether you're driving or flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for busy airports and roads.
Wakisha Bailey reports and lets you know when is the best time to drive for the holiday weekend.
Philadelphia International Airport is expecting as many as 46-47,000 passengers Friday and Saturday.
If you've ever thought that having an empty seat beside you on a flight is the ultimate travel goal, try this for size: an entire plane to yourself.
There is a new sign of love in Philadelphia. A "Lovework" sculpture from Virginia was unveiled in the Fashion District.
Greyhound is on the move, opening a new terminal at 7th and Market Streets, but passengers say day 1 has been a rough go.
Wednesday is shaping up to be another difficult day for travelers trying to fly in and out of Philadelphia because of the weather.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Ross DiMattei reports from Philadelphia International Airport after some passengers waited hours to fly this week.
Nikki DeMentri reports from Philadelphia International Airport where Monday's severe weather is still holding up travelers.
There are also nations that are explicitly anti-LGBTQ. Laws in 64 countries criminalize homosexuality and in 11, the death penalty is possible.
The warning — in a letter from Buttigieg to trade group Airlines for America — comes just before AT&T, Verizon and other wireless carriers will be free to boost the power of their C-Band, 5G signals on July 1.
South Carolina resident Sophia Celentano commutes to her New Jersey summer college internship by plane, weekly, revealing on her TikTok account that it's actually cheaper than renting near her advertising gig's New Jersey office.
A CBS News investigation found over the last 10 years, the number of big rig accidents involving hazardous materials has increased by 155%.
While there is no definite estimate as to when the temporary lanes will be ready in Philadelphia, crews will continue to work around the clock to get it reopened.
Pennsylvania leaders announced their plan for the I-95 repair efforts Wednesday.
Buttigieg says every resource is being made to get that span of the interstate back up and running as quickly as possible.
I-95 is a main arterial roadway in the U.S. that goes north and south along the east coast. On average, 160,000 vehicles use the highway a day to go through the Philadelphia area.
Some drivers tell CBS News Philadelphia their commute time has tripled.
An economic study by the state found it would cost road users $400,000 per day by using alternate routes. The study added a monetary value to travel times for cars and trucks and the operating costs of various alternate routes.
Flights at Philadelphia International Airport were briefly grounded due to low visibility caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
If you have money left in your health care flexible spending account, it's time to use it or potentially lose it before the end of the year.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is a century-old tradition made up of a simple recipe: a kettle, a bell and a charitable heart.
"Slop," which refers to creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content, has landed the title of Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year.
Dozens gathered outside the Betsy Ross House for a prayer service and religious celebration on the first night of Hanukkah, hours after a mass shooting in Australia at a Jewish party.
If you have money left in your health care flexible spending account, it's time to use it or potentially lose it before the end of the year.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is a century-old tradition made up of a simple recipe: a kettle, a bell and a charitable heart.
"Slop," which refers to creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content, has landed the title of Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year.
Dozens gathered outside the Betsy Ross House for a prayer service and religious celebration on the first night of Hanukkah, hours after a mass shooting in Australia at a Jewish party.
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is a century-old tradition made up of a simple recipe: a kettle, a bell and a charitable heart.
Dozens gathered outside the Betsy Ross House for a prayer service and religious celebration on the first night of Hanukkah, hours after a mass shooting in Australia at a Jewish party.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
A large fire ripped through an apartment building in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Saturday night.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.
Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Former President Joe Biden attended the Eagles' game Sunday as the Birds defeated the Raiders 31-0 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak and cruised to an easy 31-0 victory over the Raiders Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jackson Blake scored in the shootout as the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 to open a home-and-home set.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Montgomery Township's Board of Supervisors will take a final vote Monday on hiring 11 new full-time firefighters. Plus, New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is expected to announce a new cabinet nominee, and SEPT is adding shuttle bus service while the Center City trolley tunnel remains closed.
The family of Rob Reiner released a statement asking for privacy during "this unbelievably difficult time" after the director and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Police are investigating the deaths as a homicide.
A person of interest detained in connection with a fatal shooting at Brown University has been released, the school said late Sunday night. Two students were killed and nine others were wounded in the shooting Saturday afternoon in the engineering building of the Ivy League school during final exams.
Monday will be the 18th consecutive day of below-average temperatures around the Philadelphia area, a streak that will continue through Wednesday. Dangerous cold lingers throughout the day, when temperatures will feel like the teens and even single digits.
The Center City trolley tunnel, which was scheduled to reopen over the weekend, is now expected to stay closed through the end of December. To assist riders, SEPTA is adding shuttle bus service between 40th-Market and 15th Street/City Hall.