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4 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Eva Andersen |Bill Seiders
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. The event began with upbeat tunes from the Polish American String Band and heartfelt tributes to loved ones affected by lung disease.
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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Wakisha Bailey |Bill Seiders
Montco businesses near Philadelphia Cricket Club are extra busy with Truist Championship underway The Truist Championship is officially underway at the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club, and while all eyes are on the players, small businesses in nearby Flourtown are already cashing in. Just minutes from the course, restaurants like MaGerk's Pub & Grill are seeing increased foot traffic as golf fans, players and their teams begin to roll into town.
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1 week ago | 
cbsnews.com | Eva Andersen |Bill Seiders
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival expected to draw thousands of visitors With sunshine replacing last year's rain, thousands filled Walnut Street Saturday for the annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival — a one-day celebration of food, music and local business. From live jazz to street DJs, the festival brought energy to the streets as vendors and restaurants set up shop along a stretch of Walnut from 15th to 19th streets and 18th from Locust to Sansom Street.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbsnews.com | Ryan Hughes |Bill Seiders
Evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning in Ocean and Lacey townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, and thousands of people were allowed to return home as the Jones Road Wildfire continues to spread. So far, the wildfire has burned 12,500 acres and is 40% contained. "It's rough, it's a hard pill to swallow," Frank Pezzuti said. Long-time employees and the president of Liberty Garage Door and Awning returned to the small business to find the building reduced to rubble.
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Liz Crawford |Bill Seiders
Philadelphia street safety advocates score major victories in mayor's 2026 proposed budget Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed budget, released Thursday, included a major victory for Philadelphia street safety advocates. Parker set aside $5 million for Vision Zero, Philadelphia's long-term traffic safety initiative, and an additional $5 million for concrete protection along Spruce and Pine streets, the city's two most popular bike lanes.
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Eva Andersen |Bill Seiders
Nick Melillo plugged in his Tesla for the first time on Monday at a Supercharger, just a day after purchasing it. But even as he enjoys his new ride, Melillo is well aware that Tesla's name is at the center of growing controversy. "What I am most worried about is what I've seen on the news," he said. Tesla has become a flashpoint for political debate, with showrooms and vehicles reportedly being vandalized across the country. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the incidents in a March 9 post on X.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
cbsnews.com | Tom Dougherty |Bill Seiders |Kerri Corrado
Police are investigating a vehicle recovered in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday morning and its possible connection with the murder of 17-year-old Noah Scurry, a Samuel Fels High School basketball player. Scurry was shot and killed Tuesday morning on his way to school with his mother. The shooting happened around 7:15 a.m. in the 5000 block of Rorer Street, near Tacony Creek Park and Roosevelt Boulevard, in the city's Feltonville neighborhood.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
cbsnews.com | Dan Snyder |Bill Seiders
Philadelphia opens new wellness facility for people recovering from homelessness, substance use Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials on Wednesday unveiled a new tool in the effort to help people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder. They officially opened the Riverview Wellness Center in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia. It's a treatment and recovery facility next to the city's jail complex.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Nikki DeMentri |Bill Seiders
With a countdown and the flip of a switch, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia turned into a mini North Pole on Chestnut Street Tuesday night. Dozens braved the misty weather while others peered out from their windows to see the magic happen. For the Sanchez family and so many others living here, this place is home for the holidays. "To be here and be all together and celebrating the holidays, Christmas lights and Christmas trees [under] one roof — incredible.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Kerri Corrado |Bill Seiders
West Chester Christmas Parade illuminates downtown: "That's what the holidays are all about" People bundled up and lined the streets for the annual West Chester Christmas Parade despite the cold temperatures Friday night. Freezing during the holiday season. Christmas lights and holiday decorations were everywhere. "Everything is lit up. Everything is decorated. It gives you the Christmas feel," said Danielle McCue of West Chester.
