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Think your cat might be having problems with pain or anxiety? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains which signs and symptoms might indicate your cat is under stress.
A Lansdale community is honoring the memory of a beloved local legend, Charlie the Cat, who they say was the heartbeat of White's Road Park after his owners had to put him down following an injury.
The cats are at an adoption center in South Philadelphia after being rescued from a SEPTA station.
An adventurous cat and her litter of kittens will live to tell the “tail.”. They were rescued from a SEPTA station at 63rd Street on the Market-Frankford Line. Two SEPTA employees found one kitten in the ceiling on Monday and the next day, two more kittens and the mother were found inside a wall..
While on average cats live just to be nearly 12 years old, a study says certain behaviors can shorten the lifespan of our feline companions. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains.
A new mobile health unit in Pennsylvania provides health care for cats, dogs and people. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.
It's the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter? It's a tough question to answer.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares the latest research about the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter?
It's normal for cats to scratch, but it's not ideal for furniture to become a scratching post. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares some tips to discourage cats from scratching your stuff.
717 dogs and 415 cats were adopted during the event hosted by the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Over 1,000 animals will be looking for their forever homes at the country's largest pet adoption event this weekend!
Just a few nights out of the shelter in a foster home can increase pups' chances of getting adopted, research shows.
Leonard has Mast cell tumors that are benign but very noticeable - and is keeping people from adopting him according to the Pennsylvania SPCA.
If you dog or cat could help you choose a New Year's resolution, what would they say? Carol Erickson has some ideas.
The holidays came early for the Adams County SPCA as they cleared the shelter for the first time in 47 years.
All dogs were adopted out of the Adams County SPCA shelter after it was completely full.
Animal advocate Carol Erickson shares tips for understanding your cat's behavior -- and how to tell if you're the favorite.
When the temps drop, we layer up and cover everything we possibly can. But what about our pets? Here's what veterinarians say.
The human-pet bond was evident this week when hostages were reunited with their dogs.
Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why it is so important to bond with your pets and how both you and your furry friend will benefit from this relationship.
Aquetong Spring Park in Solebury Township, Bucks County was closed Nov. 29 after someone on the trails spotted a large cat. It's not clear what species the cat is.
A cat's sense of smell is stronger than you think. What humans can smell from 10 feet away, a cat can smell 140 feet away -- that's half the length of a football field.
Cats are often turned off by many scents humans like. Watch the video above to see which scents are a no go for your pet.
ACCT Philly says dozens of people stepped up to adopt cats and dogs that were facing euthanasia because of overcrowding.
West Chester's Brandywine Valley SPCA is giving pets from Florida impacted by Idalia a chance to find a new home.
Camden shines in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Aaron Nola struggles in 11-3 loss to the New York. Phillies lead over the Mets is seven games with 15 to play.
The New York Mets routed the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 for their 12th win in 14 games.
Barrow County's emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School that killed four people and wounded nine others, records released Friday show.
A man died Friday evening following a crash involving a motorcycle and car in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Camden shines in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Aaron Nola struggles in 11-3 loss to the New York. Phillies lead over the Mets is seven games with 15 to play.
Barrow County's emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School that killed four people and wounded nine others, records released Friday show.
What do Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, Temple's football team, Center City Restaurant Week and the Mexican Independence Day Festival all have in common? They're all happening this weekend.
A man died Friday evening following a crash involving a motorcycle and car in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Camden shines in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
A judge ordered federal mediation between the owners of the SS United States, operators of Pier 82, and Okaloosa County, Florida.
Get an inside look at the Ronald McDonald House Charities education program that serves the patient and their siblings.
What do Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, Temple's football team, Center City Restaurant Week and the Mexican Independence Day Festival all have in common? They're all happening this weekend.
Camden shines in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
What do Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, Temple's football team, Center City Restaurant Week and the Mexican Independence Day Festival all have in common? They're all happening this weekend.
According to police, the motorcycle, operated by Ortiz, was riding eastbound on Maple Avenue when it struck a Chevrolet Traverse making a left turn into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex entrance.
A judge ruled Sean Higgins should remain in jail ahead of future court proceedings on charges he killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Irvin Moreno-Rodriguez almost didn't go to college. Now he's the executive director of Stockton University's Holocaust resource center.
Camden shines in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Students started a petition calling for safety improvements on Main Street after a University of Delaware student was killed on the first day of classes.
Wednesday starts out nice and cool but warms up to the upper 70s and low 80s, a dry, comfortable trend weather trend that continues the rest of the week in Philadelphia.
Temperatures over the next few days and nights may be the chilliest since last May, and highs Sunday only reach reach the low 70s in Philadelphia.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
There's new hope for people with sickle cell disease which affects mainly African Americans. It's gene therapy research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that's being called a game changer.
Alexis Rodriguez, a 30-year-old mother and nursing student at Chamberlain University in New Jersey, was awarded the Dedication and Persistence Award during a ceremony Friday.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Aramark food service workers at Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike on Friday, the same evening the Eagles kicked off the 2024 season against the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
According to police, the motorcycle, operated by Ortiz, was riding eastbound on Maple Avenue when it struck a Chevrolet Traverse making a left turn into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex entrance.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as preps are underway around the city.
Drivers should expect traffic and lane closures near the National Constitution Center after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
A tractor-trailer crash near Airport Road is blocking multiple lanes of I-95 southbound on Friday morning.
Camden shines in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Aaron Nola struggles in 11-3 loss to the New York. Phillies lead over the Mets is seven games with 15 to play.
The New York Mets routed the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 for their 12th win in 14 games.
The Phillies will have Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto back for their series vs. the Mets, while Alec Bohm is getting closer.
The Philadelphia Flyers hired Wayne Simmonds as community relations ambassador and hockey operations consultant.
You can tour Buffalo Bill's house this weekend in Fayette County.
What do Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, Temple's football team, Center City Restaurant Week and the Mexican Independence Day Festival all have in common? They're all happening this weekend.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will headline the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey this weekend.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Camden High School dominates their competition in South Jersey in Part 2 of Friday Football Frenzy. Pat Gallen has the highlights.
From Philadelphia and beyond, here are the top highlights from Friday Football Frenzy Week 2. Pat Gallen reports.
A tribute was held Friday for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in South Jersey at the Hollydell Ice Arena in Sewell, where both brothers played and learned the game. At a ceremony before the Philadelphia Rebels game, it was announced that one of the rinks will be renamed "The Gaudreau Rink." One of their sisters spoke afterward, sharing the family's gratitude to the community.
Our tranquil stretch of weather continues for the weekend with warm and sunny days and comfortable nights. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The last time the Phillies played the Mets on June 9, they were across the pond in London and the Mets were in 4th place, 16.5 games behind the Phillies. Fast forward to Friday, the Phillies are still in 1st place, but the Mets are now in 2nd just eight games back and in a playoff spot. Kerri Corrado reports how fans felt.