Philadelphia Region
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Downingtown Country Club Hosting Golf Tournament for Military, First Responder Families
Downingtown Country Club, in partnership with Folds of Honor, will be hosting a mass golf outing to honor members of the military, first responders, and their families. On July 3, more than 750 golfers of all skill levels will participate in playing 117 holes of exceptional golf across six Ron Jaworski Golf properties in Pennsylvania…
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Flying Out of PHL This Summer? Expect Bigger Crowds
The Philadelphia International Airport is projecting a 12 percent increase in summer travel passengers, with more than 4 million expected to leave from the airport from June through August, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is estimating an even split of passengers over the three months, with 1.31 million departing in June,…
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A Philadelphia Union, Subaru Partnership Has Been Good for Us
The Philadelphia Union–Subaru partnership has netted benefits to the environment, local schools, and the community, writes Grant Whittington for Triple Pundit. “When we teamed up with the Philadelphia Union, our biggest priority was to engage with our shared communities in the greater Philadelphia area and support the causes that mean the most to them,” said…
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PREIT Looks to Sell Plymouth Meeting, Exton Square Malls
PREIT is looking to sell off two area malls as it works to generate cash ahead of a loan deadline, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Exton Square Mall and Plymouth Meeting Mall are properties that could be sold, according to CFO Mario Ventresca In PREIT’s first quarter earnings call Thursday, “We have…
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American Airlines Pilots Authorize Strike as Contract Talk Continue
There were American Airlines pilots protesting at Philadelphia International Airport and other airports Monday after the pilots voted to authorize a strike, reports 6abc. Philadelphia International Airport is a hub for American Airlines. There’s not much chance the authorization will generate an immediate walkout by the pilots, however. Federal law prohibits airline unions from striking…
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Jason Kelce Plans His Last Meal on Popular YouTube Program
Eagles center Jason Kelce will try to leave this world with his stomach full from a last meal that includes a Dalessandro’s cheesesteak, Swiaki Meats sausage, Stock’s Bakery pound cake, and maybe some ribs from Mike’s BBQ, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelce appeared Tuesday on the popular YouTube food show Last Meals…
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SEPTA Proposes Rideshare Service for ‘Microtransit Zones’ in Philadelphia Suburbs
SEPTA is planning to implement its own answer to Uber and Lyft, an on-demand rideshare service that would cover areas in the Philadelphia suburbs where fixed bus routes do not make economic sense but residents still want a transit option, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal is part of SEPTA’s ongoing comprehensive…
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American, Delta, Look to Rebuild Philly Hub After Pandemic Losses
Post-pandemic passenger traffic has been moving more slowly back to Philadelphia Airport hubs for Delta and American than other places, writes Ted Reed for Forbes. Fitch Ratings reports average airport recovery traffic at 92 percent at the end of 2022, but noted: “it was not an across-the-board success story.” “A slower return in hubbing activity…
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Here’s Some Helpful Tips to Get You Through Philly Airport This Summer
Summer 2022 was a bit of a challenge for travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport. Vacationers were met with flight cancellations, airport staff shortages, and long TSA lines, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Things will look better this summer, but delayed flights are now part of the summer travel landscape, according to…
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Hall of Fame Has Special Spot for Donna Kelce’s Super Bowl Jersey
Jason and Travis’ mom, Donna, had a custom jersey commemorating the brothers making NFL history. It has now landed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a pretty good bet that brothers Jason and Travis Kelce will both one day be in the Pro Football Hall of…
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PHL Ready for 450,000 Visitors to Philly Region in 2026
Philadelphia International Airport will be ready in three years when the area hosts America’s semi-quincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said PHL CEO Atif Saeed. About 450,000 PHL visitors to Philadelphia and the region are expected. Many will be flying in and out of the airport, writes Emma Dooling for…
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State Funds Needed to Avert School Crisis, Superintendents Say
Some school districts in the Philadelphia region face a laundry list of problems, including teacher shortages, gun violence, and aging facilities, requiring more funding from the state, said school superintendents at a Tuesday press conference in Upper Darby. Superintendents from Upper Darby, Chester Upland, Southeast Delco, and Norristown talked about a looming crisis when federal…
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Bald Eagle That Soared Over Lincoln Financial Field in 2018 a Busy Bird
A bald eagle named Challenger elicited a huge roar as he soared over Lincoln Financial Field during the national anthem before the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff win against the Atlanta Falcons, writes Samantha Drake for The Washington Post. “Challenger is an uplifting part of our game-day experience,” said Anne Gordon, senior vice president for the Eagles.…
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A Lot of Bruce Springsteen Music Started Here. Now He’s Back
New Jersey comes to mind when you think of Bruce Springsteen’s early years, from his birthplace in Long Branch to his years in Asbury Park, but there’s a lot of the Philly region in him, too, including Upper Darby, Bryn Mawr, and Villanova. Springsteen is back in the area with his E Street Band on…
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Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood Retires Dec. 1, 2019
After 55 years in law enforcement, Upper Darby’s colorful police superintendent Michael Chitwood announced he is retiring, writes Anthony R. Wood and Joseph A. Gambardello for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chitwood plans to step down Dec. 1. “I really don’t want to leave,” Chitwood said Friday. “My next birthday, I’ll be 76. I still run up…
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‘Wild Philly’ Adds Creatures and Beauty to Your Long Walks
Like the rest of us, the pandemic got Mike Weilbacher taking long walks in state parks, preserves, and other natural surroundings. Now Weilbacher, director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, has put together a “Wild Philly” guidebook highlighting the region’s natural history, 101 species to know and 25 field trips you can take,…
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SEPTA’s Got a New Trolley Fleet Coming to the Region
SEPTA’s current line of trollies came in when Ronald Reagan was president. Now the transportation authority is spending $714 million to replace the fleet, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Alstom Transportation Inc. will build 130 new streetcars, with an option to build 30 more for $148.5 million, if SEPTA desires. The first SEPTA…
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Federal $30M Grant Helps Airport Reach Carbon-Neutral Goals
A $30 million federal PHL infrastructure grant at the Philadelphia International Airport will go toward upgrades to airport restrooms and for energy-efficient terminals, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The grant comes from the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden in late 2021. It’s specifically meant for terminal development projects…
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