CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

SEPTA's Somerset Station to reopen Monday after emergency closure, repairs
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SEPTA's Somerset Station will be reopening to the public on Monday after an emergency closure to conduct emergency maintenance and repair work that included security enhancements.

Carjackings in Philadelphia rise at alarming rate while age of suspects drop

While shootings are plaguing Philadelphia, carjackings have skyrocketed during the pandemic, hitting nearly every neighborhood in the city, at all times of the day.

France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.

Delta CEO: New Georgia voting bill 'based on a lie'

Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a memo that he needed "to make it crystal clear that" Georgia's new election law was "unacceptable."

Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.

Tolls going up on several spans connecting NJ, Pennsylvania

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission cited the decline in passenger car traffic and toll revenue caused by the coronavirus pandemic, along with the burden of maintaining 13 toll “free” bridges with revenue from its toll bridges.

SEPTA transitioning to Key Card Travel Wallet and away from paper tickets April 2

The SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet is now the way to ride the rail in Philly. Paper tickets will no longer be accepted on Regional Rail trains or at turnstiles at the Center City Regional Rail stations.

FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers

The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.

'Serial stowaway' Marilyn Hartman arrested again at O'Hare

Marilyn Hartman has snuck past airport security and boarded planes illegally for years. She’s been arrested at O’Hare and Midway several times and at other airports around the country.

As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many

For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.

California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break

The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.