Gas prices decline across Philadelphia region as we head into holiday travel season

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November 12, 2024

Gas prices decline across Philadelphia region as we head into holiday travel season

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — ‘Tis the season for lower gas prices.

“I appreciate these gas prices going down. I don’t know what happened lately but you know I’m digging it,” said Kylief Hannah of Camden.

Nationally and in the Philadelphia region, they’re going down.

According to AAA, Philadelphia’s average for a gallon of unleaded regular is $3.11, which is down 8 cents in a month.

South Jersey’s average is now $2.85, down 8 cents.

And Delaware’s average is $2.92, down 24 cents.

The national average is $3.07, down 13 cents from a month ago.

Experts from AAA say this is the time of year when we usually see a dip.

“We see the summer driving season come to an end. We see demand taper off and this year we’re seeing the price of crude oil go down,” said Jana Tidwell of AAA Mid-Atlantic.

On Tuesday, in Camden County, prices ranged from $2.67 to $2.99.

“Certain places you get $2.67, $2.68,” said Don Nelson, who owns a plumbing business.

His gas expenses for his trucks are like paying another employee, he says.

“I spend $55,000 a year on gasoline,” said Nelson.

Drivers in South Jersey say every little bit helps.

“Prices are going down for the better. So yes I am saving money,” said Gabriel Rosa of Camden.

Experts expect the trend to continue, barring any hurricanes that may interfere with refinery production, and there are typically little spikes as we near the holiday travel season.

Before we know it many people will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving and filling up.

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Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware

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March 30, 2026

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Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware

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Man's body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle County, Del.

NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — An investigation is underway in Delaware after police discovered a man’s decomposing body in New Castle County.

The remains were found near Route 40 and Appleby Road in New Castle on Sunday afternoon.

The Action Cam was at the scene as Delaware State Police converged on the area after the discovery.

Authorities say the decomposing body is that of an unidentified man.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

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Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement

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March 29, 2026

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The Delaware River Bridge will be replaced following a $600 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, revitalizing a main connector between Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Burlington County, New Jersey.

According to a joint release from U.S. Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman, D, and Dave McCormick, R, the funds will “advance” the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said the program is designed to reduce congestion on County roadways and improve traffic flow in the Philadelphia region.

Fetterman and McCormick called the $600 million going towards the project “one of the most consequential infrastructure commitments in Pennsylvania’s history.”

“The Delaware River Bridge is not just a Pennsylvania asset; it is a backbone of our national freight and passenger transportation network,” the statement read. “This funding will make it safer and more resilient for the commuters, families, and businesses that depend on it every single day.”

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