The Philadelphia Health Department has issued a warning about potential measles exposure at the Philadelphia International Airport on May 31, 2024. Travelers who were in Terminal A West during the specified time should check their vaccination status and take appropriate action if not protected. Measles is highly contagious, and the best prevention is the MMR vaccine. Those possibly exposed should monitor for symptoms and consult healthcare providers.
Health officials have issued a warning about potential measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on May 31. The exposure occurred in Terminal A West between 2:50 p.m. and 6 p.m. Those vaccinated against measles are protected, but unvaccinated individuals should monitor for symptoms. The warning comes amid global measles outbreaks, increasing the risk of travel-related cases in the U.S.
A winter storm is expected to drop up to six inches of snow in the Philadelphia region, with the heaviest snowfall predicted for South Jersey and Delaware. Winter storm warnings are in effect for various counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, with school closings and flight delays reported. Snow totals are estimated to be highest in certain areas, and a snow emergency is in effect in Philadelphia. Additionally, the weekend is expected to bring very cold and windy conditions.
An American Eagle Flight 5811, departing from Philadelphia International Airport, slid off the taxiway at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in New York due to snowy airfield conditions. The E-145 Embraer Regional Jet had 50 passengers and three crew members on board, all of whom were unharmed. American Airlines stated that the plane will undergo a full inspection and apologized to customers for the experience. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
A man was caught for the second time with a loaded gun at a security checkpoint in Philadelphia International Airport, with 21 bullets including one in the chamber. The TSA expressed their disappointment, stating that it is "unforgivable" for someone to not learn from their previous offense. Another man was also caught with a handgun in his carry-on bag on the same day. The TSA emphasized that there is no excuse for bringing a gun to checkpoints and reminded passengers to follow proper procedures for transporting firearms. So far this year, 40 guns have been discovered at the airport's security checkpoints.
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting at the Philadelphia International Airport parking garage. The officers encountered a group of suspects attempting to break into a vehicle when the suspects opened fire. One officer was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other officer is in stable condition. The police are searching for suspects and a black Dodge Durango seen fleeing the scene. The airport terminals and parking garage have since reopened.
Two Philadelphia police officers were shot, one fatally, at a Philadelphia International Airport parking garage. The officers encountered a group breaking into a vehicle when they were fired upon. One officer was hit multiple times and did not survive, while the other officer was shot in the arm and is in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another officer was injured in a shooting at a parking garage at Philadelphia International Airport. The officers had arrived for their shifts when they spotted a group of people breaking into a car. As they approached, at least two people in the group opened fire, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old officer and the injury of a 60-year-old officer. An 18-year-old man matching the description of one of the suspects was later found dead, but it is unclear if they were involved in the shooting. A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting at Philadelphia International Airport parking garage. The officers noticed individuals breaking into a vehicle and were shot at as they approached. One officer was shot multiple times and pronounced dead, while the other officer is in stable condition. The suspects fled in a Dodge Durango, and an 18-year-old who was dropped off at a hospital may be connected to the incident. It is unclear if officers fired their weapons, and a gun is missing from one of the officers. This comes a week after three police officers were shot in Northeast Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another injured in a shooting at Philadelphia International Airport. The officers had witnessed a vehicle break-in in the parking garage and were shot when they approached the suspects. The slain officer, a 22-year veteran, was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the injured officer is expected to survive. No arrests have been made, but police are searching for a suspect and a black Dodge Durango seen fleeing the scene.
A 66-year-old female flight attendant for American Airlines was found dead in a hotel room at Philadelphia International Airport with a sock in her mouth. There were no signs of forced entry or a struggle, and no weapons were found. The cause of death is unknown, and the incident is being investigated by the police department's Homicide Detectives Division. The flight attendant had worked for the airline for 25 years, and American Airlines is providing support to those affected by the loss.
The body of a 66-year-old American Airlines flight attendant was found unresponsive in a Marriott hotel room at the Philadelphia International Airport. The discovery has prompted a homicide investigation, as the death is considered suspicious despite appearing to be a sudden death. No signs of forced entry or struggle were found, and no weapons were recovered. The woman was supposed to have checked out two days earlier, but the hotel has not provided further information on why they didn't realize she hadn't checked out.
The ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport has been lifted after severe weather caused delays and cancellations. Flights departing from the airport are still experiencing significant delays, with 254 delays and 95 cancellations reported. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has expired for the Philadelphia region, but a Flood Watch remains in effect until midnight. Heavy rain and flash flooding have impacted areas northwest of the city, with at least 39 residents displaced in Berks County. The risk for flash flooding and damaging winds exists across the region, with the highest risk near and northwest of the I-95 corridor. Philadelphia International Airport has already experienced flight delays and cancellations due to the severe weather.
More than 300 flights have been delayed or canceled at Philadelphia International Airport due to severe weather conditions, with American Airlines being the most affected. Nationwide, nearly 20,000 flights have been delayed and approximately 1,400 flights have been canceled.
