Eva Andersen

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.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Eva Andersen

Nearly a year after the University of the Arts in Philadelphia suddenly shut its doors, former students are reaching a milestone they once feared might be out of reach: graduation. Jilian Sander was among the thousands who walked at Temple University's commencement Wednesday. Just last year, she was preparing to begin her senior year as a 3D animation major at UArts.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Eva Andersen |Ed Specht

Long lines, frustration continue as Pennsylvanians rush to get Real IDs before May 7 deadline With the federal Real ID deadline just days away, long lines greeted customers Monday at the King of Prussia Driver License Center in Pennsylvania — and based on those CBS News Philadelphia spoke with, more people walked away empty-handed than with their new IDs. The May 7 deadline marks the start of enforcement for Real ID requirements to board domestic flights, enter certain federal buildings and...

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Eva Andersen |Jon Claudio

Some Philadelphia-area gardeners say the damp weather is the perfect time for spring planting A steady drizzle didn't stop Philadelphia-area gardeners from flocking to local nurseries this weekend to get their hands in the dirt. At Secret Garden, a family-owned nursery on Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, foot traffic was nonstop despite the wet weather. "It's been extremely busy," said Jackie Lynch, who helps run the nursery with her family.

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.