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The facility gives guests a rare look at daily operations of the zoo's vet team.
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The facility gives guests a rare look at daily operations of the zoo's vet team.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
A new research partnership focused on finding treatments for ALS is giving hope to patients and their families.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Lauren Taylor relies on a functional electrical stimulation device to help her train for the CrossFit Adaptive Games.
Lauren Taylor relies on a functional electrical stimulation device -- as well as her gym community, a trainer and a physical therapist -- to aid her CrossFit training. Now she's headed to the CrossFit Adaptive Games.
At 22, Kaela Cruz is working, competing in sports and living her life. But when she was a child, her family faced a tough battle with childhood cancer.
The emergency activates emergency cooling centers, home visits, enhanced daytime outreach for people experiencing homelessness and the city's reminder to the public to check on neighbors.
Kaela Cruz and her family don't take anything for granted after a battle with pediatric cancer. Today, Kaela is thriving as an athlete.
Owen, an energetic 3-year-old, and his family rely on Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for treatment in a clinical trial, travel support and the SuperSibs program.
Schools, community organizations and even the police department are working to provide Camden kids with meals this summer.
Philadelphia health officials have declared a Heat Health Emergency beginning Thursday at 8 a.m. That will activate cooling centers, a hotline and other services for residents until at least Saturday.
Steve Healey knew Dr. Linda Malkas had a background in breast cancer research - but as his daughter Anna battled neuroblastoma, he gave Malkas a check - and a request to shift her focus.
Anna Olivia Healey's father once handed a doctor a check for $25,000 and asked her if she could "do something" about neuroblastoma, the brain cancer that would eventually lead to Anna's passing just two months of shy of her 10th birthday. Years later, Dr. Linda Malkas worked on research and development of AOH1996, a cancer drug undergoing clinical trials which is named after Anna's initials. Jim Donovan reports.
Dr. Rob Danoff, Jefferson Health's director of family medicine residency, explains the symptoms of heat exhaustion and how the body deals with excessive heat.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
The American Cancer Society plans to enroll 100,000 Black women in Philadelphia and around the country for the study.
Anthonise Fields and her daughter are recruiting people in the Philadelphia area to participate in a historic long-term study looking at why Black women have higher cancer death rates than other groups.
For the first time since the pandemic, hundreds were in attendance for at CHOP's atrium for its annual Joshua Kahan Fund Prom for patients and their families.
A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week. He plans to study music at Temple University.
The sugar substitute xylitol has been linked to negative health effects including increased risk of heart and stroke, a new study shows.
William Fitzgerald, who has autism spectrum disorder, plays a boy with autism in the movie "Ezra."
A new poll from the American Heart Association found many Americans want to eat a healthier diet but face challenges including high costs and lack of knowledge about healthful foods.
An effort is underway in Camden, New Jersey, to make lead testing quick and easy for families. The program is already helping families whose children have been exposed to lead.
The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Iron Hill Brewery is reopening in Philadelphia on Sunday, more than six months after the restaurant chain abruptly closed all of its Delaware Valley locations.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie sold items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Puck drop for Game 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Sunday will be cloudy and breezy with highs in the 50s around Philadelphia and periods of rain throughout the day. Heading into the week, the NEXT big weather change will see morning lows drop to near freezing.
More than 1,500 runners and walkers took off from the starting line at the 20th annual Valley Forge Revolution Run and Walk Sunday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland was live inside Valley Forge National Historical Park with more on this year's record-breaking event.
On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look at what researchers are saying about the perks of snuggling with a pet when you're not feeling your best.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant is reopening in Center City on Sunday, April 19, more than six months after the chain abruptly closed all of its locations around the Delaware Valley.
A man was fatally stabbed near the Dickinson Square Playground in South Philadelphia's Pennsport neighborhood on Saturday. Witnesses said they heard two men arguing near South 4th and Tasker Streets before one of the men was stabbed, police said.