New Jersey's Marine Mammal Stranding Center sees a rise in stranded gray seal pups
The gray seal pups come down looking for food, but they can encounter obstacles like getting entangled in trash or simply not knowing how to feed themselves.
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The gray seal pups come down looking for food, but they can encounter obstacles like getting entangled in trash or simply not knowing how to feed themselves.
On Feb. 15, a female gray seal entangled in plastic wrap from a case of water bottles was found stranded in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
Pups from the Philadelphia area and Virginia stopped by CBS Philadelphia Thursday to say hi ahead of the Puppy Bowl XX.
Dominic, Vanessa, Bertie, Small Ed and Sasha, all from the Philadelphia area, will be compete on Team Ruff or Team Fluff during Puppy Bowl XX.
Cold temperatures and prolonged exposure to snow increase a cat's risk for frostbite and hypothermia. PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares how you can help keep outdoor cats safe in the winter.
A badly injured harbor seal was rescued on Christmas Day and officials at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said he is doing well.
The holidays came early for the Adams County SPCA as they cleared the shelter for the first time in 47 years.
"Ricardo" the bull is recovering at an animal sanctuary in North Jersey after being captured from train tracks.
To celebrate Berks County native Taylor Swift's 34th birthday, the Pennsylvania SPCA wants fans to donate to a cause near and dear to the global superstar's heart: Animal rescue.
ACCT Philly is seeking $120,000 to cover emergency medical care for animals who need emergency medical care.
Kevin Bacon (the pig) has returned home after he went missing from Gettysburg, Pa.
Some roosters and chickens are getting a second chance at life after falling off a truck headed to the slaughterhouse.
Many animal rescues throughout the region are waiving or reducing their adoption fees to clear the shelters this weekend.
A beloved giraffe at a local zoo is getting special treatment and attention for his medical issues.
Bebe, a pit bull mix, was brought into Art City Vets in Spring Garden Friday with holes in her skin, and her backend and stomach were badly burned and infected.
Lolita, the killer orca whale who has been in captivity for at least five decades, has died as officials were preparing to send her back to her home waters
American alligators and American crocodiles aren't typically found in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
The runaway dog that was rescued from I-95 Friday, after bringing the morning rush to a halt, was back on the loose again Sunday.
A farm and animal rescue in Montgomery County offers lessons on caring for farm animals to kids of all ages.
The place is overrun with cute animals, but Rose Bridge Farm and Sanctuary is about more than cuddling baby animals. Farmers there also teach kids the basics of farm science.
A dog is recovering, and now looking for a new home, after an unimaginable case of animal cruelty.
The Galloway Township Police Department department caught the loose bovine and has been reunited with its owner.
Dramatic video shows a Pennsylvania family rescuing a cat that was trapped in a pipe outside their home.
The Galloway Township Police Department department caught the loose bovine and has been reunited with its owner.
When we first introduced you to Darien, he was about 200 pounds underweight and now, a year later, he's perfectly healthy.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
Today marks the first day of the fall turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
Today marks the first day of the fall turkey hunting season in Pennsylvania.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres on Thursday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with knee injuries when the Sixers host Memphis on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October 2024.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
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.
From the importance of battleground Pennsylvania to key senate races and securing your ballot, our Siafa Lewis and Natasha Brown are diving into it all from our CBS Philadelphia Virtual Election Studio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Wills Eye Hospital's annual "Give Kids Sight" initiative provides free eyeglasses to children in need.
Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, some are being asked to voluntarily conserve water as the region deals with dry conditions after a historic month-plus without rain. Dry brush and fallen leaves are also providing fuel for brush fires and wildfires. Ross DiMattei reports.
The clocks are about to fall back, and the temperature already has. The Philadelphia region will see highs in the low 60s before we climb back up next week, making for an unseasonably warm Election Day, Tammie Souza reports.
Former Drexel president John Fry introduced himself to the Temple University community in a video released by the university. Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Fall Festival is underway after a torch run on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.