Memorial Day weekend crowds hit the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey
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Back in 1868, Laurel Hill East was the site for the very first Memorial Day celebration in Philadelphia. Over 150 years later, the tradition continues.
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Veterans, officials, and the community gathered for a rifle salute, a performance of Taps, and the laying of wreaths.
The community gathered at Pennsauken's Liberty Park for a Memorial Day ceremony
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
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Crowds gathered at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and shared how they're remembering the holiday.
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Each flag represents a member of the military who has passed on. Their names were read aloud.
Lots of people are on the beaches at Jersey Shore Saturday as big crowds went to Ocean City for Memorial Day weekend.
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The Shore is open for another summer season. Both business owners and beachgoers are ready.
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It may have only been 15 minutes in the air but without question, the grandmother of two says it was an experience of a lifetime.
Sister Cities Park is just one of the handful of free events and attractions available to everyone kids and parents ahead of Memorial Day.
The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest for teenagers in cars.
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On this Memorial Weekend, students just wanted to thank their hero. It was part of a lesson from Operation Yellow Ribbon.
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One woman is sharing a message for others after her battle with melanoma on this "Don't Fry Day."
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A Vietnam War veteran in Bucks County is determined to make sure those who gave their lives for the nation are never forgotten.
This week, a group of New Jersey elementary students became published authors for the second time, people of all ages shaved their heads in honor of children battling cancer, and residents across the area are preparing for Memorial Day Weekend.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
An investigation is underway after an ATM at a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood exploded early Saturday morning.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
An investigation is underway after an ATM at a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood exploded early Saturday morning.
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Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
An investigation is underway after an ATM at a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood exploded early Saturday morning.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up a spot to select Jihaad Campbell at No. 31 overall. The front office had a good idea of the player they were getting. Campbell certainly stood out.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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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.
Pretzels were brought to Pennsylvania by German settlers back in the early 18th century. A true staple of the commonwealth!
The group of travelers with ties to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the public viewing on Friday and were in Rome for the funeral on Saturday. Pope Francis' legacy will continue to live on in Philadelphia. A golden plaque of Francis's bust sits inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to welcome and bid farewell to any guests who come through the front doors.
Employees were told that Taylor Hospital would officially close at 8 a.m. Saturday. CBS News Philadelphia spoke with staff who said the mood inside on Friday was somber, with some describing it as a funeral. Employees spent Friday cleaning out offices, emptying refrigerators and taking other steps to wind down.
Taylor Hospital in Delaware County officially closed its doors Saturday morning. The owner of the Crozer Health system has been in financial trouble, and last-minute deals to save the hospital have all failed. Saturday also marks the last day of the 2025 Penn Relays. Plus, wet weather could play a big role in containing the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey. CBS News Philadelphia Anchor Jan Carabeo has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area, and Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your latest forecast for Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Saturday morning will be soggy with spotty showers through noon in the Philadelphia region before the wet weather passes off to South Jersey. Scattered showers and some peeks of sun will follow afterwards. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your NEXT Weather forecast this Saturday morning.