LUNG FORCE Walk returns to Philadelphia Zoo on a mission to end lung cancer
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A Philadelphia resident for nearly a century, "Mommy" the Galapagos tortoise was welcomed in to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1932.
Dani Hogan, the director of mission integration at the Philadelphia Zoo, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning to preview this year's ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures.
Khumbie, a red panda at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died. He had cancer, according to the zoo.
Celebrate the season surrounded by your favorite zoo animals! The Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature light show is now open through Jan. 3.
The Philadelphia Zoo will be decked out this weekend for Halloween and the family-friendly "Boo at the Zoo" event. It's happening Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all the festivities are included with the price of admission. Hear more from Dani Hogan, the zoo's director of mission integration.
The Philadelphia Zoo's holiday light show is set to reach new heights this year with a new 110-foot Ferris wheel.
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Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly kicks off the Labor Day weekend and the last Summer Beat at the Philadelphia Zoo.
A tiger cub’s second chance at life is now the subject of a children’s book. It's actually based on a true story at the Philadelphia Zoo. The book is called A Family for Zoya: The True Story of an Endangered Cub. The zoo held a book signing with author Debra Kim Wolf, who's also a well-known Philadelphia conservationist.
Take a look at these nine baby Galápagos tortoises. The Philadelphia Zoo is proud that the critically endangered species is now thriving.
We got our first look at some new additions to the Philadelphia Zoo. Take a look at these nine baby Galápagos tortoises. The zoo is proud that the critically endangered species is now thriving. Josh Sanders reports.
America's oldest zoo now has two new big cats. The Philly Zoo welcomes 4-year-old Rory, a female Amur tiger brought in to potentially pair with one of the zoo's 2 male Amur tigers and 8-year-old Rafferty, a male Amur leopard brought in to pair with the zoo's resident leopard, Kira. Amur leopards are critically endangered, so this is puurrrfect. You can see them both at the zoo's Big Cat Falls.
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomed three new additions after a group of male Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises hatched.
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomed three new additions to its animal family this week after a group of male Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises hatched. The boys join the Golden Girls — four female tortoises hatched earlier this year who were named Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia after a community vote.
A shared mission to improve the lung health of all Americans brought hundreds of people to the Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday for the annual Lung Force Walk — a fundraiser and awareness event hosted by the American Lung Association with CBS Philadelphia as the presenting sponsor.
It was a huge turnout of over 1,000 people at the 2025 Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo. Eva Andersen reports live and even runs into a few familiar faces from the CBS Philadelphia family...
Fan of The Rolling Stones, Tina Opalisky, died of lung cancer in January, and on May 10 dozens of relatives will walk in the Lung Force Walk.
Authorities were responding to a school bus crash near 34th Street and Girard Avenue by the Philadelphia Zoo – we are working to confirm if anyone was injured in the crash.
More than 13,000 people voted on the names for the Galapagos tortoise hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, and the results are in. Their names are Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia in honor of the Golden Girls.
The Philadelphia Zoo's oldest resident has four new hatchlings — and they made their public debut Wednesday.
Just in time for spring, the Philadelphia Zoo is unveiling its newest exhibit "ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures." Dani Hogan with the Philadelphia Zoo joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the towering topiaries.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. In an announcement Friday, the zoo said it is "overjoyed" at the arrival of the four hatchlings, a first in its more than 150-year history. The babies are the offspring of female Mommy and male Abrazzo, the zoo's two oldest residents.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Phyllis Parkansky and her mother, Dr. Inessa Parkansky, will soon share a medical degree from Temple University.
A 71-year-old Florida man died after falling on the job at an IMAX movie theater in Reading, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six bills that restrict immigration enforcement in the city into law.
Phyllis Parkansky and her mother, Dr. Inessa Parkansky, will soon share a medical degree from Temple University.
A 71-year-old Florida man died after falling on the job at an IMAX movie theater in Reading, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six bills that restrict immigration enforcement in the city into law.
Phyllis Parkansky and her mother, Dr. Inessa Parkansky, will soon share a medical degree from Temple University.
A 71-year-old Florida man died after falling on the job at an IMAX movie theater in Reading, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six bills that restrict immigration enforcement in the city into law.
Scott McElree has returned to work as the Quakertown police chief and borough manager after being involved in an altercation with students during a February anti-ICE protest.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Police say a 2-year-old male wallaby escaped its enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight.
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.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
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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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 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.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
Before Game 3, the Flyers' DJ and in-arena host Everett Jackson shares why the song has captivated players and the fanbase.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning, Adolis García homered and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Athletics 6-3.
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.
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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.
Crews are working to demolish a rowhome that partially collapsed Thursday morning in the Nicetown-Tioga section of Philadelphia.
The Quakertown, Pennsylvania, police chief and borough manager is back to work on a reduced schedule after months of controversy. Scott McElree had been recovering from injuries he sustained during a brawl in February with Quakertown teenagers who walked out of school to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A Philadelphia mother who came to the United States in search of the American dream is now watching her daughter achieve it in the same profession. Madeleine Wright has the story.
The Philadelphia Flyers are back in the NHL playoffs, and their victory song, Olivia Dean's "Man I Need," has captivated the fanbase. CBS News Philadelphia's Marcella Baietto reports.
SEPTA customers will soon have an easier way to pay for multiple riders at once. On Friday, May 8, the Philadelphia-based transit agency is adding a multi-rider feature to its contactless payment system.