Tinicum Township
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PHL Prepares for Biggest Summer in 81-Year History Ahead of FIFA World Cup and America250
Philadelphia International Airport is bracing for the biggest summer in its 81-year history, and the numbers alone tell only part of the story, according to Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Fueled by the FIFA World Cup, America’s 250th birthday celebration, and the MLB All-Star Game, airport officials are projecting approximately 9.4 million passengers will move through PHL between now and…
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Spirit Airlines Aircraft, Gates Sit Idle at PHL Following Shutdown
Two Spirit planes and four gates at Philadelphia International Airport sit idle after the airline ceased operations and suspended all flights on May 2, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Due to its smaller presence in the region, the closure will likely not result in a significant long-term impact at local airports. According to filings in Spirit’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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Take a Peek Inside the Norwegian Jewel as it Sets Sail from Tinicum’s PhilaPort
The Norwegian Jewel recently set sail on its inaugural cruise from Philadelphia’s PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, bringing passengers from the city to Bermuda. The voyage marked the first departure from the port in 15 years, and guests were treated to a luxury experience, as reported in a video from Todd of AlongForTheJourney on YouTube. Construction is still underway at the port, located just next door to…
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The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise
No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise Line PhilaPort terminal at Tinicum means Philadelphia’s cruising drought has ended, writes Meghann Foye for The News Tribune. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel made history as the first major…
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All Aboard, Delco: First-Ever Norwegian Cruises Launch from Tinicum This Spring
Your cruise to a tropical paradise starts this spring in Tinicum, writes Ivey DeJesus for Penn Live Patriot News. The first Norwegian Cruise ship will set sail for Bermuda on April 16 from the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal being built in Tinicum. A seven-year berthing agreement from April 15 through March 31, 2033, commits Norwegian…
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Cultural Center Now Open in Tinicum for Lovers of Italians and Italian Americans
Italians and those who love them now have a place to gather and experience Italian culture and history. The Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware Valley has now officially opened at the Lazaretto in Tinicum Township on the Delaware County waterfront, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Our goal is to showcase the greatness…
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Philadelphia Airport Bathrooms Catering to Various Needs for People and Pets
A multi-year project to renovate the restrooms at Philadelphia International Airport took another step forward Tuesday at a groundbreaking in Terminal A-East, starting Phase 5 of the renovations. Philadelphia airport bathrooms have been undergoing renovations since 2012, upgrading facilities some travelers have called “dingy,” writes Anana Perez Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nine-part restroom…
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Rt. 420 Wanamaker Bridge Reopened Tuesday After Repairs
The Route 420 bridge southbound in Prospect Park that closed suddenly and indefinitely Dec. 7 is now open again, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bridge reopened Tuesday evening, though contractors will remain on-site through the end of the week. PennDOT closed the bridge after seven inspectors found “significant beam and bearing pedestal…
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Curious Teenager Learns the Hard Way That Wildlife Is Called Wild for a Reason
A Bucks County teen learned the hard way that despite the mnemonics about snake colors — red on yellow, deadly fellow … or is that yellow on red? — sometimes it’s best to leave them alone. Michael Tanenbaum reported for PhillyVoice on her dangerous encounter. Audrey Weir, 17, was at High Rocks Park when she…
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