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.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
A woman was taken into custody after police said she shot a man inside the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Sunday morning.
A young man shot and killed in South Philadelphia over the weekend was identified by police as 22-year-old William Schmidt.
In less than a week the FIFA Fan Festival will open in Fairmount Park, but some residents say road closures are causing more traffic in their neighborhood.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Brandon Marsh hit his first homer off a left-handed starter in nearly four years as the Phillies defeated the White Sox Friday night.
Adolis García hit his first home run in nearly a month as the Phillies beat the Padres 6-4 Thursday to complete a season sweep.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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.
The annual Philly Pride March begins at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Gayborhood, and will make its way toward the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for this year's festival and celebration of the LGBTQ community. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele has a preview from the Parkway.
Thousands of cyclists are peddling to New Jersey for the American Cancer Society's annual Bike-A-Thon: Bridge to Beach fundraiser. Now in its 54th year, Sunday's ride has raised more than $1 million in the fight against cancer.
Is your cat being silly? Or is their behavior an indication of something more serious? On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson takes a look quirky cat attitudes.
The weekend wraps up on a sunny, warm and breezy note with high temperatures in the upper 80s across the Delaware Valley. The week starts more seasonable before another heat wave begins on Thursday.
Rain and storms rolled through the Delaware Valley Saturday evening. Now, the region will cap off the heat wave with highs near 90. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.