CBS3 Pet Project: What to know about pets and the Thanksgiving dinner
Carol Erickson spoke with Howard Monroe about what you should and should not feed your pets from the Thanksgiving dinner plate.
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PSPCA waiving dog adoption fees Saturday, Nov. 19
The agency is hoping waiving the fees will help them clear the shelters.
Hog wild: Delaware warns of 'significant increase' of stray pigs
People are adopting tiny pet pigs without realizing they'll grow up to be massive, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
CBS3 Pet Project: How to safely approach, pet an animal
Animal advocate Carol Erickson talks about how to teach children about safety around pets, specifically stray pets.
CBS3 Pet Project: Raw or cooked dog food?
The question about raw versus cooked food divides dog owners like no other topic.
CBS3 Pet Project: Why a stick can hurt your dog severely
Erickson says that little splinters of sticks could not only end up in the digestive system but also in your dog's mouth.
CBS3 Pet Project: What your cat would like you to know
Animal expert Carol Erickson says that cats like their food at 98.6 degrees.
CBS3 Pet Project: Rescue rule of three for pet adoption
Carol Erickson joins CBS3 for this week's Pet Project.
CBS3 Pet Project: Do dogs get jealous? What you should know ahead of National Spoil Your Dog Day
Researchers at the University of Vienna placed dogs on an MRI mat to analyze their brain activity.
Shelter Cats Learning To High-Five To Help Adoption Chances
In an effort to make them more adoptable, cats are learning how to give their new owners a friendly high-five.
Cat Saved After Walking 12 Miles To Family Who Rejected Him
A cat named Toby missed his former owners so much that he walked 12 miles to be with them again.
Philly's Animal Welfare Organizations Join Forces To Form 'No Kill' Coalition
The effort is focused on saving the lives of healthy, treatable animals that end up in city shelters.
Deaf Dog Displaced By Hurricane Irma Searching For Forever Home
A deaf dog displaced by Hurricane Irma is searching for a forever home.
Animal Shelter Makes Desperate Plea To Avoid Euthanization
Philly's Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT) is pleading with the public to come adopt one of their many dogs because they are running out of space.
3 On Your Side: Pet Adoption Matching Websites And Apps
Now there are several websites and apps that make finding the right match much easier.
Brewery Offers Paid Puppy Leave For New Dog Owners
The stress of leaving your new puppy at home while you head to work can be overbearing for some, which is why one brewery is taking action with paid puppy leave.
Gloucester County Animal Shelter Holds Special Cat Adoption Event
It's the "tail end" of kitten season -- the time of year stray and some pet cats give birth to their litters of kittens. That means overcrowded shelters.
Program To Support Female Inmates Training At-Risk Shelter Dogs Gets $10K Grant
A community foundation and public charity organization has awarded a grant to a prison-dog training program dedicated to improving the life of inmates and saving the lives of dogs.
St. Patrick's Day In Philadelphia Is Going To The Dogs....And Cats
The Pennsylvania SPCA is using St. Patrick's Day to promote pet adoption. A week long event gives participants a chance to rack up some big savings towards their pet purchase.
Online Retailer Sponsors Pet Adoption Weekend
Online retailer Zappos.com is sponsoring the cost of adoption fees for dogs and cats from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Dozens Of Animals Adopted After Philly Shelter's Urgent Plea
The Animal Care and Control Team in Philadelphia says nearly 50 animals have found new homes.
Breeds Have Traits But Every Dog Is Different
Your dog is as unique as you are so when it comes to breed specific information, don't choose a dog based on generalizations.
SPCA Gives Dogs Rescued From Lancaster County Home A Second Chance
19 dogs rescued in March from a farm in Lititz, Lancaster County are up for adoption today at the SPCA on E. Erie Avenue.
No-Fee Pet Adoptions For 'Empty The Shelter'
On the last day of the year, a local organization is offering no-fee pet adoptions as they try to "Empty the Shelter."
New Jersey Animal Alliance Offers Black Cat Special On Black Friday
The Animal Alliance off Route 179 in Lambertville, New Jersey is having a sale to help find homes for some 35 felines.
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Bucks County teenager charged as adult for murder confessed on Instagram
A teenager in Bensalem contacted an acquaintance via video chat asking for help disposing of a dead body, police say.
Eagles-Packers: odds, best bets, prediction for Week 12
The Eagles' rushing attack has an excellent matchup against Green Bay Sunday night. Here's our favorite bets and prediction for the game:
Heavy rain will cause travel troubles on Sunday in Philly region
Brief localized flooding is possible with heavier downpours. There may also be delays in air travel.
Islanders score 3 times in 3rd to hand Flyers 10th straight loss
The injury-depleted Flyers haven't won since Nov. 8.
Holiday shopping season underway in South Jersey on Small Business Saturday
The National Retail Federation says nearly 166 million people will shop between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Bucks County teenager charged as adult for murder confessed on Instagram
A teenager in Bensalem contacted an acquaintance via video chat asking for help disposing of a dead body, police say.
Eagles-Packers: odds, best bets, prediction for Week 12
The Eagles' rushing attack has an excellent matchup against Green Bay Sunday night. Here's our favorite bets and prediction for the game:
Heavy rain will cause travel troubles on Sunday in Philly region
Brief localized flooding is possible with heavier downpours. There may also be delays in air travel.
Islanders score 3 times in 3rd to hand Flyers 10th straight loss
The injury-depleted Flyers haven't won since Nov. 8.
Holiday shopping season underway in South Jersey on Small Business Saturday
The National Retail Federation says nearly 166 million people will shop between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Bucks County teenager charged as adult for murder confessed on Instagram
A teenager in Bensalem contacted an acquaintance via video chat asking for help disposing of a dead body, police say.
Eagles-Packers: odds, best bets, prediction for Week 12
The Eagles' rushing attack has an excellent matchup against Green Bay Sunday night. Here's our favorite bets and prediction for the game:
Philadelphia Parking Authority enforcement officer shot multiple times
The 37-year-old man was shot in the left ear and right shoulder and left for dead.
World Cup spectators celebrate USA's draw against England in Center City
Top Tomato hosted a watch party Friday afternoon. The place was packed and loud with groups chanting "U-S-A, U-S-A."
Philadelphia police release surveillance video of fatal Frankford shooting
The shooting happened on Nov. 9 around 6 p.m. on the 5400 block of Akron Street.
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Holiday shopping season underway in South Jersey on Small Business Saturday
The National Retail Federation says nearly 166 million people will shop between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
41-year-old man fatally shot in Camden, police say
The investigation into the fatal shooting is ongoing.
3 wanted, 1 charged in Thanksgiving stabbing at Atlantic City casino: police
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. at The Pool at Harrah's Resort and Casino on Thursday.
Holiday shopping season in full swing as residents hit Philly area malls for Black Friday
The holiday shopping season is in full swing.
Fire plan would cut 2.4 million New Jersey Pinelands trees
New Jersey environmental officials say the plan to kill trees in a section of Bass River State Forest is designed to better protect against catastrophic wildfires.
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2022 holiday shopping hours for Delaware Valley malls
Online shopping has become extremely popular over the holiday season, but some people still like buying gifts the old fashion way.
11-year-old girl shot in Wilmington: Police
The shooting happened on the 800 block of North Church Street around 10 p.m. Friday.
Hog wild: Delaware warns of 'significant increase' of stray pigs
People are adopting tiny pet pigs without realizing they'll grow up to be massive, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
Delaware State University to host premiere of new doc exploring plight of Dreamers
The documentary, "United We Are Dreaming" follows the emotional journey of five DACA recipients as they navigate going to school and working legally in the United States.
Get to know the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey
The house of Southern New Jersey is the smallest of the four.
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CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Avoid these cooking hazards and keep Thanksgiving safe
Big family gatherings and big meals call for lots of cooking, but that can come with some risks.
Friendship sparked by football now includes kidney transplant
This fun friendship took a serious turn when Chad Watkins need a kidney transplant.
Here's how to keep your Thanksgiving meal healthy
If you don't want Thanksgiving to be a diet buster, there are some simple ways to lighten the meal.
Thanksgiving could worsen already bad respiratory virus season
In Camden County, there were 884 new confirmed cases of influenza in the last two weeks, with 67% of the new flu cases in Camden being pediatric.
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Pa. settles with Grubhub after complaints of app's higher prices
Pennsylvania officials said consumers may not be aware that food delivery apps can charge more than menu prices.
Turkey shortage, rising grocery costs will make for a pricey Thanksgiving
Bird flu has hurt turkey farms and reduced the birds' numbers ahead of the Thanksgiving season.
Small cars receive good ratings in new crash test, IIHS says
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety put 11 small cars to the test to see how well they could withstand a side-impact crash.
Clorox recalls cleaning products that may contain bacteria
The recall doesn't include its iconic original pine-scented Pine-Sol
Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks
German sportswear brand Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks.
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Thanksgiving travel: The holiday hustle on in Philadelphia
Airport officials estimate 867,000 passengers will pass through the airport between Friday and Nov. 29, which would be a 12% increase from this time last year.
Overturned tractor trailer stops Ben Franklin Bridge traffic
The eastbound side of the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey was blocked off by an overturned tractor-trailer.
SEPTA holds town hall with hopes of improving transit system
SEPTA held a listening session Saturday in Upper Darby to get feedback from riders on how to improve their transit system.
I-95 Northbound lanes backed up due to crash in Philadelphia
The cash involving a SEPTA bus happened on I-95 just before Broad Street at 4 a.m.
Wolf signs law to yank toll scofflaws' vehicle registrations
A measure to help the Pennsylvania Turnpike recover more unpaid tolls will take effect in two months, following the governor's signature.
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Eagles-Packers: odds, best bets, prediction for Week 12
The Eagles' rushing attack has an excellent matchup against Green Bay Sunday night. Here's our favorite bets and prediction for the game:
Islanders score 3 times in 3rd to hand Flyers 10th straight loss
The injury-depleted Flyers haven't won since Nov. 8.
World Cup spectators celebrate USA's draw against England in Center City
Top Tomato hosted a watch party Friday afternoon. The place was packed and loud with groups chanting "U-S-A, U-S-A."
NFL odds: Will the Eagles eclipse 13.5 wins?
This Eagles team already made history by starting 8-0. But will they make history again and record 14 wins for the first time in the regular season?
Shake Milton helps short-handed 76ers beat Magic
Tobias Harris added 23 points for Philadelphia, and reserve Georges Niang made five 3-pointers on his way to 18 points.
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Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
French bulldog named Winston wins best in show at National Dog Show
One of Winston's owners is an NFL player.
Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster debacle could spur fans into politics
After struggling to get tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour on Ticketmaster, fans are getting more politically energized.
'Power Rangers' star Jason David Frank dies at 49
Jason David Frank, who played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver in the 1990s children's series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," has died.
Ticketmaster apologizes to Taylor Swift and her fans for ticketing debacle
The company said that it strives to make ticket buying "as easy as possible," but that "hasn't been the case for many people trying to buy tickets" to Swift's tour.
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Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Brotherly Love: Meet the woman who helps keep kids safe in West Philly at Rose's Clubhouse
Ukee Washington reports.
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NEXT Weather: Sunday washout
Andrew Kozak reports.
Christmas trees might cost more this year due to inflation
For some farms, mother nature is to blame for the cost increase.
Holiday shopping season underway in South Jersey on Small Business Saturday
Ryan Hughes reports.
Retired PA State employees hoping for cost of living increases in pensions
At least three bills have addressed cost of living increases for those retirees, but they haven't gained much traction.
Grand Illumination held at the American Heritage Credit Union in Northeast Philly
Saturday night's event also included a fireworks show and a performance by the Ukrainian Children's choir.