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A group of protesters gathered in front of the Philadelphia Zoo hoping to change the zoo itself.
Birthday celebrations abound at the Philadelphia Zoo with seven cats celebrating their big days.
Just days after a young boy fell into an animal enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo, forcing officials to shoot and kill an endangered gorilla, zoo workers in Philadelphia are ensuring visitors that safety in their number one priority.
Titled Firebird: Re-imagined -- the music is a multidisciplinary interpretation of Igor Straveinsky's schore the 1910 ballet Firebird.
Zoo visitors sang Happy Birthday to Louis the Western Lowland Gorilla. He's 17.
A new exhibit comes to the Philadelphia Zoo, and people are being encouraged to interact with it.
Four black-and-white ruffed lemurs that were born two months ago at the Philadelphia Zoo explored their new enclosure with mom and dad near by.
The Gorilla family in Philadelphia is growing, Honi, a 21-year-old western lowland gorilla, is pregnant.
The Philadelphia Zoo is always a popular place to go on a beautiful sunny day. Even the animals looked like they were enjoying the spring weather.
Well wishers sang happy birthday to African male lion 7-year-old Makini and lioness 6-year-old Tajiri.
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomed four additions to its primate family.
Grom comes to the Philadelphia Zoo from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado on a breeding recommendation.
The Philadelphia Zoo says it will again offer its popular "Summer Break Teacher Pass" this year.
A bird's vision and quality of life is restored thanks to a partnership between the Philadelphia Zoo and Penn Vet.
People planning a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo Tuesday will need to change their plans. The zoo is closed for the day.
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The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating a very special occasion for one of its most popular residents.
Late last week, the Philadelphia Zoo received a $150,000 grant from First Niagara Bank.
It's not just humans that need to prepare for snowstorms.
There was a big birthday bash at the Philadelphia Zoo today for the oldest polar bear in the United States. Birthday girl "Coldilocks" is 35 years old!
A pair of baby red pandas at the Philadelphia Zoo have been named after two of the city's most famous residents: Betsy and Benjamin.
The oldest polar bear in the country has died, the Philadelphia Zoo confirms.
The newest arrival at the Philadelphia Zoo is getting used to her surroundings.
Officials say the Philadelphia Zoo will be closed the weekend of the Papal visit in Philadelphia at the end of September.
Zoo visitors sang Happy Birthday to Unna the hippopotamus.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
A 17-year-old student was arrested after bringing a gun and drugs to a North Philadelphia high school Monday morning, police said.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
One person was sent to the hospital after a home in North Philadelphia partially collapsed Monday morning.
With WealthMore, Mical Jeanlys-White is on a mission to help more people cash in on financial planning.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
The Eagles have acquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jaguars in a trade, a league source said.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
The arrest happened at Thomas Alva Edison High School on West Luzerne Street, police said.
A garage fire that started Saturday night on Youth Way in Media, Pennsylvania, is under investigation, officials say. No injuries have been reported.
The Italian restaurant located on Walnut Street won't be too far from Parc, another beloved Starr restaurant. Diners can now make reservations at Borromini on OpenTable.
Mural Arts Philadelphia has announced its founder, Jane Golden, will step down as executive director in July 2026. Golden grew the organization into America's largest public art program.