Travel
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Here’s Some Helpful Tips to Get You Through Philly Airport This Summer
Summer 2022 was a bit of a challenge for travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport. Vacationers were met with flight cancellations, airport staff shortages, and long TSA lines, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Things will look better this summer, but delayed flights are now part of the summer travel landscape, according to…
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New Legislation Named After 9/11 Pilot from Bucks County Would Make Air Travel Safer
Almost 22 years after on of the worst attacks on American soil, a pilot from Bucks County is being remembered through proposed legislation. Maggie Mancini wrote about the legislation for PhillyVoice. Victor Saracini, a resident of Lower Makefield, was one of the pilots on United Flight 175, one of the two airplanes that hit the…
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King of Prussia Medical Travel Provider Expands Global Capacity for Clinical Trial Participants
Greenphire, a King of Prussia medical travel provider, is expanding the global reach of its ability to transport patients to sites offering clinical trials for illness. Benzinga Financial News & Data reported the newly invigorated program. The Greenphire service, branded as ConneX, not only helps patients directly, it aids them indirectly by ensuring that global…
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‘Beyond My Wildest Expectations’: WCU Dean Returns From Fulbright Program Experience in Vietnam
A well-respected researcher, scholar, chemist, and advocate for all things STEM, West Chester University Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics Radha Pyati had one item on her academic bucket list that she always wanted to pursue — a Fulbright. Yearning transformed into reality when Pyati received word from the U.S. Department of State…
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Hey Lucky Traveler, Wawa’s Bringing Its Stores to You
A Wawa “Travel Center” is coming, according to Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens. Gheysens announced Wawa’s new direction at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s 2023 Economic Outlook, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. You still won’t be able to sleep overnight at a Wawa but it will have a rest stop style that…
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Starting February, Montgomery County Travelers Can Get Discounted Flights Out of Delaware Airport
If you’ve been waiting for the arrival of Avelo Airlines, then you’re not the only one excited for discounted commercial flights flying out from the Delaware Airport, writes Brandon Holveck for Delaware Online. Starting Feb. 1, tickets ranging from $40 to above $170 can get you to a few different destinations in Florida. One of…
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Discount Airline Enables Montgomery Countians to Save Hundreds on Florida Flights — But Don’t Delay
Just in time to get away from the cold of winter, a discount airline has landed at the nearby Wilmington Airport for Montgomery Countians (and Pennsylvanians) alike to snag a cheap flight to Florida, writes Dan Stamm for NBC Philadelphia. Avelo Airlines plans to open a new base at the New Castle County Airport. The…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bud Hansen, President and CEO, Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center
Bud Hansen, president and CEO of Normandy Farm, spoke to MONTCO Today about his close relationship with his dad and how he learned to love golf from an early age. He also talked about sharing a love of sports with his wife and kids and why their house is where their kids love to hang…
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16.7 Million Steps from His Front Door, Utah Man Strolls through Montco on Coast-to-Coast Walk
A corporate finance professional, Isaiah Shields, was sitting at a desk in his Utah office, staring at an Excel spreadsheet, when an idea hit: Go for a walk. Bill Rohrer’s tied the story of Shields’ next steps — many of them — into a nice bow for FOX29 Philadelphia. Shields’ desire to stretch his legs…
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Most Millennials Chose the Philadelphia Area as Their Long-Term Home
Millennials growing up in the Philadelphia area were more likely to stay put as they aged into young adults than their counterparts in other major cities throughout the country, writes Alexa Mencia for Axios. Axios reviewed migration data from the U.S. Census Bureau to see where Americans who were born between 1984 and 1992 lived…
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Flush with Infrastructure Funding, Airport Bathrooms Get Renovated
The infrastructure bill is paying for new and renovated bathrooms at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Howard Monroe for CBS Philly. “I’ve always said when you come to the airport you have tons of choices when you’re flying, except two things: TSA security and restrooms,” Philadelphia International Airport interim CEO Keith Brune said. Renovations actually…
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WCU Student — Whose History Collection is Worthy of a Museum — Takes Trip of a Lifetime with D-Day Veteran
A passion for World War II history led West Chester University student Adam MacMillan to accompany a 98-year-old D-Day veteran Bob Gibson to Normandy, France, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. MacMillan has been interested in U.S. military history since he learned that three of his great uncles had fought in World War II.…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Has Clear Agenda: Promote Montgomery County for Meetings
For the first time in the organization’s history, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has launched a meetings-specific marketing campaign, Room for Meetings, Room for More. It is aimed at attracting corporate meetings and association conference involving weekday overnight accommodations. The VFTCB chose Aloysius Butler & Clark, a Wilmington, Del. media company, in…
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Wall Street Journal: Montco Residents Are Flying Again But There’s No Place to Park
As the number of people willing to fly again grows, the number of cars in airport parking lots is also rising, adding stress to travelers, writes Allison Pohle for the Wall Street Journal. At Philadelphia International Airport the problem has been compounded by construction work limiting parking access there. More people reserve parking ahead these…
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Philly Airport CEO Chellie Cameron Takes on New Role as City Chamber President
Chellie Cameron, the CEO of Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport is stepping down June 24 to become the new president and chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, writes Erin Arvedlund and Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rochelle “Chellie” Cameron, 53, is the first woman to head the 221-year-old…
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To the Shore! New OurBus Route to Connect King of Prussia with Jersey Shore
A new bus route, offered by OurBus, will connect King of Prussia and Philadelphia with Jersey Shore hotspots, such as Margate, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Wildwood, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The service will launch on Thursday, May 19. The route will start at King of Prussia Park and Ride…
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Attention Pennsylvania Passengers: Federal REAL ID Requirement for Domestic Travel Starts Year From Now
Pennsylvania travelers now have a year to get a federal REAL ID before it become a requirement for domestic air travel. The new documentation is being phased in as legacy verifications for boarding fade into history. Kiley Koscinski filed a first-class explanation on the issue for WHYY. After several pandemic-related postponements, the ID deadline has…
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We’re Flying Domestically Again, Not So Much at Philadelphia Airport
Domestic flight levels are returning to 2019 levels at a quarter of the nation’s busiest airports, writes the staff at Philadelphia Business Journal. The same is not true for Philadelphia International Airport, where flights are still down more than 31%, according to aviation analysis company Cirium. For the first three months of this year, PHL…
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