Tinicum
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June Saw 330 Flight Cancellations in Philly for American Airlines
Numerous problems at American Airlines caused flight cancellations to nearly double in June, writes Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The airline, which operates 70 percent of its flights at Philadelphia’s airport, had 3.43 percent of its flights cancelled that month, the highest cancellation percentage of any major airline. There were more than 330 cancellations…
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Website Lists Philly Region’s Outdoor Spots for Kids
Green spaces in Delaware County and the Philadelphia area can help children spend more time outside and less on their screens, reducing our area’s childhood obesity problem, writes Siani Colon for Green Philly. In addition to getting “fresh air” and moving, research is increasingly showing the numerous benefits of being outside, including stress reduction, increased…
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Redesigned Airport Website Lets You Check Parking Availability, Flight Status and More
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) announced it has launched a redesigned website, integrating new features, consolidating microsites and landing pages, and creating a dynamic, modern look. Visitors can use PHL.org to check their flight status, view parking garage availability, check security information, and browse the airport’s more than 200 shopping and dining vendors. Additionally, more information…
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Bud and Marilyn’s at the Philadelphia Airport Makes Food Network’s Top Airport Restaurant List
The next time you find yourself in a holding pattern at the Philadelphia Airport, you might want to head over to Bud and Marilyn’s. The restaurant made the Food Network’s list of the best airport restaurants in the United States, according to Samantha Lande for Food Network. Bud and Marilyn’s is located between Terminal B…
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Historic Swedish Park in Tinicum Gets $2 Million Renovation
Gov. Printz Park in Tinicum had a grand re-opening recently following renovations that include new gazebos, a performance stage, bocce courts, a splash pad and a replicated Swedish farmstead cabin, writes Kevin Tustin for Delaware County News Network. Funding for the upgrades came through the 2015 airport expansion deal with Philadelphia, Delaware County and Interboro…
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Tinicum Rescues Building That Once Helped Immigrants
Like the 19th century immigrants who sweated through the deadly yellow fever epidemic in the wards of the Lazaretto quarantine station, the red-brick hospital on the banks of the Delaware River in Tinicum Township was not expected to survive, writes Inga Saffron for the Philadelphia Inquirer. It was too big to be converted into a…
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Avian Subculture Comes to National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, a well-established spot for bird lovers, recently welcomed members of the avian subculture: birdpunk, writes Steve Neumann for the National Audubon Society. While birding and punk may seem like a strange combination, for people like Tony Croasdale, who led a visit to Delaware County, it’s a natural fit.…
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Airport Plans to Purchase Tinicum Township Land for Expansion of Air-Freight Complex
Philadelphia International Airport plans to purchase 15 acres in Tinicum Township to expand the footprint of its massive air-freight complex, writes Jacob Adelman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to airport spokeswoman Diane Gerace, city aviation officials are willing to spend $5.5 million on the land adjacent to the 135-acre Henderson Tract property. The Henderson Tract…
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Changing Climate Threatens Many Species at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum is a haven for birdwatchers who stop by early on spring mornings to spot the migrating birds flying in from South America and Central America, writes Susan Phillips for StateImpact Pennsylvania. However, this could soon change due to the altering climate that is threatening hundreds of species…
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New Airport Lounge Offers First-Class Amenities for Military Families in Transit
Military families in transit are now able to enjoy a first-class lounge at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The United Service Organizations of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey recently opened the Liberty USO center. The 4,600-square-foot facility has been relocated from Terminal A to the top of Terminal E.…
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Keystone Property Group Plans to Expand Its Office Complex in Tinicum
Keystone Property Group plans to expand its three-building office complex in Tinicum, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer plans to add an Airport Business Center at the intersection of Stevens Drive and Governor Printz Boulevard. It will consist of a 428,734-square-foot addition to one of the existing buildings. The expansion will…
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Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Plans to Implement Archery Hunting of Deer Behind Airport
The John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum plans to implement archery hunting of the deer behind Philadelphia International Airport, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. The refuge is currently looking for public input on the issue that aims to curtail the overpopulation of white-tailed deer. The refuge was established in 1972 on 1,200 acres of…
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Airport’s Surrounding Area to Receive Major Upgrades
Following major upgrades to its interior, including the $900 million redesign of Terminal B, Philadelphia International Airport is now planning to revamp its surroundings, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. Four landscape design teams presented their concepts last week at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The presentations covered both the land directly outside the airport and…
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Tinicum Township Parcel to Become New Airport Cargo Facility
The City of Philadelphia has acquired a 135-acre parcel of land in Tinicum Township, adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport, that it plans to turn into an air cargo warehouse facility, writes Kathleen Carey in the Daily Times. The parcel, known as the Henderson Tract, was purchased by the city in January for $54.5 million. Through…
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Philadelphia International Airport Could Be Submerged in Water by Century’s End
The Philadelphia International Airport is not looking at a bright future if sea levels continue to rise at their current pace, writes Melissa Romero for Curbed Philadelphia. The Google Map overlay – entitled “Surging Seas: Extreme Scenario 2100” – highlights the worst-case effects of rising sea levels across all parts of the nation. The interactive…
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