Elmwood Park Zoo offering free admission on three summer holidays
The park in Norristown will offer free admission on Memorial Day, the fourth of July and Labor Day.
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The park in Norristown will offer free admission on Memorial Day, the fourth of July and Labor Day.
As the temperatures get cooler and the crowds start to clear out, many are thinking of the memories summer 2025 has brought.
Philadelphia's Labor Day Parade is in its 38th year and continues to draw thousands of union members, national labor leaders and working families.
Families in Ocean City, New Jersey, were soaking up the final hours of Labor Day on the beach and boardwalk as the summer season unofficially winds down.
Philadelphia is one of America's great union towns, and on Monday, it was on full display. Music, dancing and thousands of marchers filled the streets of South Philadelphia for the city's annual Labor Day Parade.
Organizers for Philadelphia's Labor Day Parade say it's about celebrating solidarity, while also highlighting the ongoing fight for fair wages and safe working conditions.
Aziza Schuler has your top headlines in the Philadelphia area, and Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast on this Labor Day.
From the beach to the boardwalk, this holiday weekend is crucial for shops and restaurants. Business owners say the rain and extreme heat this past summer kept people away early in the season, and more recently, it was rough surf from Hurricane Erin.
Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike said there's going to be more cars on the road than there were in 2024, this Labor Day weekend. Turnpike officials also said a whopping estimated 3 million drivers will use the turnpike during the holiday weekend.
TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
Families braved the traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway Thursday evening to get a jumpstart on the Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
Folks who take SEPTA buses and the subway have said they have faced longer waits. Sometimes, the buses just pass them by. Another wave of cuts is coming just after the Labor Day holiday. Dan Snyder reports.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
Business owners and workers in Ocean City, New Jersey, say they hope Labor Day weekend brings in lots of customers. Businesses faced multiple weather-related challenges this summer, including rain, extreme heat and rough surf from Hurricane Erin.
Sunday will be partly sunny and seasonable with isolated showers possible, mainly north and west of the city.
Wondering what will be open on Labor Day? Here's what to know.
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Many soaked up sunshine down the Jersey Shore on Labor Day weekend one last time before returning to work and school.
The Cardboard Regatta is all about bringing the community together for one last time at the end of summer.
Pittsburgh's Labor Day parade is one of the nation's largest, and it doubles as a political event.
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer as the school year is set to begin for many students this week.
Here's what is open and closed on Labor Day 2024, from retailers such as Costco to pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens.
Families headed down the shore to Ocean City, New Jersey, for one last weekend of beach time before the end of summer vacation.
The unofficial end to summer is almost here and families made sure to get to the beach to soak in as much sun. But the weather wasn’t the only reason to be down the shore on Thursday. Ray Strickland talked to people in Ocean City visiting a local staple one last time.
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SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and fan festival at Lemon Hill.
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming. These simple steps can help you regain control and avoid mistakes that often make debt worse.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The Philadelphia region could see record-breaking high temperatures Monday.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and fan festival at Lemon Hill.
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming. These simple steps can help you regain control and avoid mistakes that often make debt worse.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
Police say they're looking for two suspects accused of shooting a 14-year-old boy in West Philadelphia on Sunday night.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
A recent college graduate in New Jersey is warning others to look for these red flags after she received a fake job offer.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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.
Students from across South Jersey submitted their ideas, and one of the winning designs came from students at Overbrook High School in Pine Hill.
A New York judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used during his state trial, though other items will be suppressed.
Police are searching for two suspects after a 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest and arm Sunday night in West Philadelphia, police said.
The Philadelphia area could see an early-season heat wave and break three heat records as temps soar into the 90s Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. At the end of the week though, temperatures will plummet nearly 30 degrees and set up a cool and rainy Memorial Day Weekend.
West Philadelphia native Kevin Robinson stopped by CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning to discuss his new book "Can't Break Me: How I Shifted My Mindset and Overcame the Odds."