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The request is an entry in this year's Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Unless Contest at the Philadelphia Zoo.
What better way to spend Valentine's Day weekend then with your significant other, family and over 1,000 animals?
Folks at the Zoo have already opened registration for their summer camp.
"I think a common misconception is that they all live in the snow and ice," says Dr. Aliza Baltz, curator of birds at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The Philadelphia Zoo is open this weekend -- despite the region's deep freeze -- and there are a lot of hands on deck to ensure safety for the animals, staff and visitors.
Though Dulary had experienced intermittent health issues, zoo workers say she had happily celebrated her 50th birthday this past May.
Whether you are traveling alone, with a loved one or are bringing the entire family, this city has something you are sure to enjoy.
The Philadelphia Zoo is welcoming a handful of cute new babies.
Families can have fun and raise money to battle certain cancers at the Philadelphia Zoo next Saturday.
Whether you prefer to float, dine, sail or just sit and dream your way into the sunset, Philadelphia doesn't disappoint.
You could easily spend a whole day at the Philadelphia Zoo, so plan your visit beforehand to squeeze in as much fun as possible.
Citing necropsy results, zoo officials say it was an accute bacterial infection that killed Jabari, one of their iconic gorillas.
The Philadelphia Zoo has announced Jabari, a 28-year-old male western lowland gorilla, died Friday afternoon.
KYW's Hadas Kuznits reports on two food-related festivals this weekend -- one in Northern Liberties and one in the basement of the Comcast Center -- plus a new dining spot at the Jersey shore.
From educational and environmental activities to concerts and schooners, Philadelphia zoos and aquariums have it all. These are the top events in Philly this summer.
Despite the sweltering heat, a crowd gathered to help one of the Philadelphia Zoo's animals celebrate her birthday on Thursday.
This week, Hadas reports on the "Jog 'n' Hog" ice cream race in Yardley, Pa., a paella cooking class in Northern Liberties, and the Philadelphia Zoo's summer ale fest.
Kira, a female western lowland gorilla, was brought here to the Philadelphia Zoo from the Franklin Park Zoo, in Boston.
The cubs will stay at the zoo for about two years before they are moved to other zoos around the country.
The Philadelphia Zoo and ten colleges and universities are making an investment in students from poor neighborhoods, by developing a $1 million scholarship fund over the next 10 years.
While everyone knows that Philadelphia is steeped in history, it's also been at the forefront of culture, arts and science. Here are five summer exhibits worth visiting.
Whether volunteering, donating or simply appreciating the great outdoors, everyone can do something to celebrate Earth Day in 2013.
Hippopotamus expert and lead keeper Betsy Karkowski watched as the pair, Cindy and Unna, enjoyed their first dip in the outdoor pool.
The final touches are being put on the Philadelphia Zoo's new $33.3-million children's area, scheduled to open to the public this Saturday..
Zoo president Vikram Dewan said that will help ease the crunch of the zoo's 1.2 million visitors each year.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized for the second time within a week on Monday morning.
Kenny Pickett is on the move again.
Saquon Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are built for a repeat championship.
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.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized for the second time within a week on Monday morning.
Kenny Pickett is on the move again.
Saquon Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are built for a repeat championship.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
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.
Kenny Pickett is on the move again.
Saquon Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are built for a repeat championship.
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.
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.