Jay Lloyd's Getaway: Getting To New York City On The Cheap
If you like really low fares to New York, especially to lower Manhattan, you're probably among the legions lamenting the shutdown of those shoestring Chinatown buses.
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If you like really low fares to New York, especially to lower Manhattan, you're probably among the legions lamenting the shutdown of those shoestring Chinatown buses.
A billboard campaign designed to increase the number of volunteer firefighters in that Montgomery County community appears to be working, but officials say there is still a long way to go.
The Montgomery County district attorney's office is currently investigating at least two calls that were made to county residents in which the caller, identifying himself as a member of the sheriff's office, demands the answerer's Social Security number, date of birth, and address.
Extending Lafayette Street has been in the planning stages since 2000, when the first federal dollars were locked up.
Authorities say the fire started on the porch of one home and quickly spread to a neighboring house, displacing 10 people.
The incident was reported at about 7:45 p.m. at George and W. Main Streets.
Police say an alert customer noticed an unauthorized purchase on his credit card statement not long after he used the card at the Abington post office.
The events include town hall meetings, business roundtables, prayer vigils, and rallies in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Montgomery and other counties.
Wednesday was the first day of the new school catering to the needs of children with autism.
Chopper 3 HD was over the scene of an elementary school where a worker suffered an electric shock Wednesday night.
Prosecutors believe they have a solid case against Ken Nolan, who waived his preliminary hearing on theft and related charges.
One of the issues to be argued before a Commonwealth Court judge in Harrisburg is whether the constitutionality of the state's marriage law can be raised.
Pennsylvania's attorney general has granted express written authority to lawyers for Gov. Tom Corbett to handle a case in which the Health Department wants to stop a suburban Philadelphia court clerk from giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples, according to a Tuesday court filing.
The move will leave vacant the company's 130-acre campus on Norristown Road.
More than a hundred state stores, including a half-dozen in the Philadelphia area, are now open extra hours.
The IRS and Treasury Department announced this week that the U.S. tax code has been changed to recognize legally married same-sex couples.
About 100 protesters in front of the Horsham Air Guard Station expressed their displeasure Saturday with the establishment of the planned Drone War Command. Center.
The incident happened at about 12:30 p.m. at a Wells Fargo Bank on West Skippack Pike in Ambler.
Bruce Piscadlo is charged with stealing taxpayer money to buy expensive items for himself and his staff.
The walls of Lynne Gold-Bikin's office in Norristown, Pa. are lined with framed marriage certificates, some dating back more than 200 years.
Prosecutors say Meredith Williams-Earle, 30, had both prescription drugs and alcohol in her system at the time of the crash.
The current three-tier system -- brewer to distributor to retailer -- has been in place since Prohibition.
Lawyers for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania say gay couples who got marriage licenses should not be allowed to intervene in the lawsuit against a Montgomery County official because their licenses are invalid.
A Montgomery County judge has delayed the start of a trial for a King of Prussia, Pa. man accused of murdering an infant and her grandmother in their Upper Merion apartment last year in what prosecutors say was a planned kidnapping gone wrong.
Tuesday was move-in day at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, as several dozen men begin the path to priesthood.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be seasonably cold with gusty winds around 20-25 mph.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it on New Year's Day.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be seasonably cold with gusty winds around 20-25 mph.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it on New Year's Day.
Philadelphia Eagles fan Tom "Chomp" Trampe, who went viral 6 years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds, is being treated for leukemia after having emergency brain surgery.
Cheltenham Township Police said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing on the SEPTA 55 bus after running from the scene.
A suspect accused of stabbing two people at a West Philadelphia SEPTA station is in custody.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
A.J. Brown and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had a heated exchange in the team's wild-card round loss to the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury.
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is out for Sunday's wild-card game vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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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.
Monday will be sunny and seasonable with highs in the mid-40s around Philadelphia, and the quiet weather continues through midweek. Heading into the weekend, the NEXT Weather team is tracking the chance for more snow showers and rain.
Philadelphia Eagles fans are never shy about sharing their thoughts, and after the Birds' lackluster performance and loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round Sunday, many say it's time to shake up the coaching staff.
SEPTA says all morning express service will resume on Monday, Jan. 12 as the transit agency puts more Silverliner IV railcars back on the tracks following Federal Railroad Administration-mandated inspections.
The largest nurses strike in New York City has begun after nearly 15,000 workers walked off the job Monday. The strike comes as contract negotiations broke down between five major hospitals and the state nurses union.
The 2026 Mummers String Band competition has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 at Lincoln Financial Field, after the judged portion of the New Year's Day contest was postponed due to dangerously high winds.