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PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares the latest research about the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter?
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PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares the latest research about the age-old question: Are cats or dogs smarter?
July is the month for a spike in having lost pets.
Several dogs and their owners showed off their American pride on July 4 in Old City Philadelphia for the Patriotic Pet Parade.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
Your furry family members may be the most level-headed members of your household, according to Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson.
Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, beat seven other competitors to gain the title world's ugliest dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday.
We have to keep a close eye on our pets during this stretch of hot weather. The extreme heat across the Delaware Valley is dangerous not only for people but also for pets.
A Delaware County man is attracting attention because of the feathered companion he brings with him to Wawa.
With summer vacations just around the corner, boarding dogs in daycare may not be the best option for all pets.
Pennsylvania SPCA is urgently seeking cat adopters. A $10 adoption fee is being offered for cats over one year old Sunday.
An effort is underway at the Pennsylvania SPCA to help 10 former military and law enforcement dogs find their forever homes.
Warmer weather means dogs are more likely to chew on grass, but is it safe for them to do so?
Dog owners in the Lehigh Valley are urged to use caution after a hiker found a supply of dog treats stuffed with fish hooks on the Appalachian Trail.
A study from Oregon State University finds that kids and dogs share a unique bond.
It's National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! We met a husky named Ranger after the Phillies' Ranger Suarez, a kitten named Meadow and many other adoptable pets at the Voorhees Animal Orphanage. Chandler Lutz reports.
A dog's body language, like a wagging tail, is an important sign in determining how they may be feeling.
As hot weather arrives, it's important to take safety precautions when walking and spending time outside with your dog.
Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has a couple of tips to keep in mind if you're considering adding a furry friend to your family if you already have a dog or a cat at home.
According to veterinary experts, expensive pet food may not be all it's cracked up to be.
The Philadelphia animal shelter ACCT Philly is waiving adoption fees in an attempt to get pets adopted more quickly.
A study from the University of Georgia suggests fostering pets can help reduce the feeling of loneliness in older people.
Daisy got her head stuck in the rim of a tire and had to be rescued with plasma cutters.
Helpful tips on how to decode what your dog's bark means
Kylie Kelce, wife of former Eagles center Jason Kelce, revealed in a heartfelt Instagram post that their family dog, Winnie, passed away on Thursday.
Just a few nights out of the shelter in a foster home can increase pups' chances of getting adopted, research shows.
Some sunshine will start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust, making it feel colder.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Some sunshine will start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust, making it feel colder.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
The Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith on Sunday in Los Angeles because of a hamstring injury.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
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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.
Police say a man who was shot in the head while trying to steal a car in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon has died.
The largest city workers' union in Philadelphia reached a deal preventing a possible strike, which could have halted trash pick-up along with other key services. The agreement was announced at a press conference held at City Hall Friday before 8 p.m. Kerri Corrado explains what's in the deal for members of District Council 33.
We will see some sunshine to start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust with gusts to 25 mph, making it feel colder. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Thousands of runners are expected to participate in Philadelphia Marathon Weekend and hundreds of them waited in long lines at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to pick up their bibs on Friday. Siafa Lewis reports.