Council of State Governments meets in Wilmington next week
The Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference will hold its annual meeting and regional policy forum at the Chase Center on the Riverfront…
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Democrat Convention 2016 and the Pope’s visit to revitalize economy
Travel and tourism experts estimate that the 2016 Democratic National Convention being hosted in Philadelphia will generate well over $200 million for the local…
Tips to ensure family sits together on the flight
By Scott Mayerowitz AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On top of the bag fees and other charges, families traveling this summer may…
After resisting for years, JetBlue adds checked bag fee
NEW YORK (AP) — The era of free checked suitcases on JetBlue has come to an end. The airline proudly proclaimed itself a holdout…
Bocelli, Juanes performing for Pope Francis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, Colombian pop singer Juanes and the Philadelphia Orchestra are among the musical acts organizers say will perform…
Firefly, music festivals add to tourism growth
The number of out-of-state travelers who come to Delaware each year received an enormous boost with the arrival of the Firefly Music Festival three…
Firefly Music Festival planning for crowd of 90,000
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The organizers of Delaware’s Firefly Music Festival are expecting up to 90,000 attendees at this year’s event. The festival, scheduled…
AAA says Memorial Day travel volume will reach 10-year high
Wilmington, Del. — AAA Travel projects 37.2 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a…
Some homeowners look to cash in on papal visit
By Christi Milligan Visitors to Philadelphia may be willing to plunk down as much as $30,000 to stay in a one-bedroom condo near the…
Don’t bring this souvenir home from your flight
By Kathy Canavan Airplanes aren’t exactly airborne petri dishes, but it is “flyer beware” during flu season. You might be 113 times more likely…