Tinicum
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This Delaware County Spot Is a Family Alternative to Beach Heat
To those families looking for time outdoors but have had their fill of the beach with its summer heat and sand, there is a Delaware County alternative that keeps you outdoors near streams, ponds, and towering trees, writes Christine Coppa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum lets your family…
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Delaware County Locale Inspired a Song on Eliza Hardy Jones’ Latest Album
“War on Drugs” keyboardist and guitarist Eliza Hardy Jones hails from West Philadelphia, but she’s got Delaware County familiarity. The Eliza Hardy Jones song “Long Winter Shadows” on her new album “Pickpocket” was inspired by the John Heinz Wildlife Preserve in Tinicum, writes Ben Silver for Philadelphia Magazine. Released in April, “Pickpocket” was her second…
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Taking in the Reward of Winter Delaware County Birdwatching
Late fall and winter are actually good times for birdwatching in Pennsylvania, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. While many Pennsylvania bird species migrate south for the winter, there are still plenty of birds from farther north that head down to Pennsylvania in the snow season for some winter Delaware County birdwatching. Plus, there are…
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The area’s First Italian Museum Has Opened in Tinicum
The Delaware Valley has its first Italian museum, and it’s in Tinicum Township, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. “Our goal is to showcase the greatness and the ingenuity of the Italians and what they’ve brought to America,” said historian Michael DiPilla. The Italian Cultural Center is located in the Lazaretto, the first quarantine hospital in…
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PHL Still Ranks Low in Customer Satisfaction, But It’s Working on the Problem
Philadelphia International Airport is investing in infrastructure improvements that should help with customer satisfaction polling, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the third year in a row, PHL has ranked the worst in customer satisfaction among 27 large airports across the nation. J.D. Power, a data analytics company, conducts an annual airport customer…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Connects Urban Youth With Archery
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum has a unique program to teach archery to the youth in the neighborhoods of Southwest Philadelphia, writes Kiersten Adams for Grid. The archers celebrated summer solstice at the Wildlife Refuge range recently, learning safety lessons and having target practice with instructor Kelly Kemmerle. Some participants were there…
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Philadelphia International Airport Added a Restroom … for Dogs
Traveling on a plane with dogs just became much easier with the 2018 addition of a pet restroom at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Joe Trinacria for Philadelphia magazine. The “Animal Relief Area” located at Terminal D was the first of several that the airport plans to add over the next few years. One of them…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Celebrates 50 Years
For 50 years, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge has been a natural haven tucked away quietly amidst the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia, I-95 and Delaware County, writes Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Thanks to community activists, Congress established the refuge in 1972 when the Tinicum Marsh was threatened by industrial development. The refuge protects…
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Tinicum Townships Exist in Delco and Bucks From 1 Mispronounced Word
In one place, you can take off in a glider. In the other, a Boeing 737. Two different scenes. Same township name, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times, as reposted in Yahoo!. The glider comes from Van Sant Airport in Tinicum Township, Bucks County. The Boeing 737 lifts off from Philadelphia International…
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PHL Airport Expansion Brings Jobs But Could Also Bring Flooding
Expanding Philadelphia International Airport’s cargo business seems great for jobs and the local economy, but there is a tradeoff for Tinicum neighborhoods who worry about airport flooding, writes Danny Freeman for NBC 10. The airport lies on a flood plain. The expansion includes a new taxiway and parking lot. The airport expects it to generate…
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Video of Precursor Turtle Sex at Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Goes Viral
Philadelphia stand-up comedian Jamie Pappas was eager to get outside one Saturday morning and enjoy the nice weather. So the 29-year-old drove to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum to do some bird watching, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. She found, instead, a turtle slapping another turtle, so she recorded it on…
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Conservationist Thomas Dolan IV, Behind Tinicum’s John Heinz Refuge, Has Died
Thomas Dolan IV, a celebrated conservationist who helped create the 1,000-acre John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, died Dec. 28. He was 98, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Dolan, from Lafayette Hill, was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Devon, and attended Episcopal Academy and St. Paul’s School in Concord, N.H.…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Gets $1.5M Restoration
For decades, 150 acres of the Henderson Marsh at the 1,200-acre John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge has been nothing but big piles of dirt, part of a dredging operation, writes Brooks Holton for Philly Voice. “Think of it as a giant natural bathtub. It was just there to contain this dredge material,” said Chris Sebastian…
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American Airlines Executives Upbeat About Philadelphia Airport Recovery
Comfort levels for flying domestically and staying in hotels is good news for the Philadelphia International Airport and its largest air carrier, American Airlines, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “More than three out of four of our customers are now comfortable taking a domestic flight, as well as staying in a hotel,” said…
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Lots of Summer Leisure Travel at Airport, but Business/International Travelers Down
Philadelphia International Airport is adding more nonstop destinations by the end of 2021, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan is to up nonstop domestic and international destinations from 95 to 128 by the close of 2021. Airport CEO Chellie Cameron said the airport is advocating for international travel protocols, like proof of…
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Beer Bottles and Daleks: Philadelphia Airport Art Exhibits Have It All
Leah Douglas has a unique art gallery at the Philadelphia International Airport. Most people probably don’t know about it, writes Tom Gralish for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Douglas is the airport’s director of guest experience and chief curator. Part of her job is to keep an eye out for local artists. The hope is to feature…
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Facial Recognition System at Philadelphia Airport Screens International Travelers to Stop Customs Violators
Touch-free facial recognition software is being using to screen international travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Hannah Kanik for Philly Voice. The service Simplified Arrival uses facial biometrics to speed up passport and document checks. The service is already in use at several airports nationwide. “The timing of the Simplified Arrival program couldn’t be…
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American Airlines Expands Service to New Cities in U.S. and Dominican Republic
American Airlines is adding four more cities to its routes flying out of Philadelphia International Airport, writes Michael Tenenbaum for phillyvoice.com. On April 2, passengers will be able to choose three nonstop flights per week between Philadelphia and Santiago, Dominican Republic. “Santiago is currently a top underserved market at PHL,” airport CEO Chellie Cameron said.…
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