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A look at five of the largest zoos in America, based upon size, number of animals or attendance.
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A look at five of the largest zoos in America, based upon size, number of animals or attendance.
A group of New York City taxi medallion managers are advocating to make it easier for Uber drivers to become yellow cab drivers.
St. Patrick's Day is the time of year when everyone digs out their favorite green outfits from the back of their closets and heads out to celebrate this festive Irish-themed holiday.
Seven exceptionally photogenic cities to consider visiting in America
Valentine's Day is a great time to get away with your sweetie, and if you live in the Philadelphia area, a romantic getaway is just a day trip away. While the City of Brotherly Love has plenty of its own romantic spots, there are also many Valentine's Day destinations within a 2-hour drive of Philadelphia.
A look at five of the best New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world.
Protesters disrupted the annual Pennsylvania Republican fundraising lunch in New York today. The target was featured speaker republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
In a day of both forceful words and eloquent silence, Pope Francis stood before the United Nations on Friday to decry the destruction of the environment through the "selfish and boundless thirst" for profit.
You wait all school year for June to roll around so summer vacation can start, and in the blink of an eye, it seems, it's almost over . Philly area families hoping to head out for one last summertime adventure before the kids head back to school have plenty of exciting options to choose from, including these five destinations.
It is possible to plan an affordable getaway to the Big Apple. You just have to look into finding things that will fit within your New York City getaway budget.
From escaping the daily grind with a day trip to a fun destination to squeezing in some vacation fun without the added expense of an overnight stay, these top spots are all within an easy drive of the City of Brotherly Love.
Some travelers just outside 30th Street Station got creative, and some strangers became friends.
With urban bicycling all the rage these days, you can bike big cities and avoid the traffic scrum.
Many of the best family-friendly destinations are also among the most obvious.
Rich covered the revelation that the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps was brought down deliberately, the NCAA's objection to a new law in Indiana, and a man who $7 million on a lottery ticket. He also talked with aviation lawyer Arthur Wolk and Dr. Katie Schultheis.
Rich discusses the reaction to Texas Senator Ted Cruz running for President, New Jersey banning microbeads, and New York City limiting the amount of juice that day care centers can give to children. He also talked to NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback, Roger Staubach, Joel Mathis from Philadelphia Magazine, and Alexis Garcia from Reason.
Two tickets to a Broadway show can break the bank. But how about live improv, off Broadway?
One of the nation's first non-profits, about to celebrate its bicentennial next year, will do so by moving from New York City to the historical center of Philadelphia.
Rich discussed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's appearance in the box of Dallas Cowboy's Owner Jerry Jones and the tension between New York Mayor Bill De Blasio and the city's police department. He talked with Dr. Anthony Tobia who uses Seinfeld characters in his psychiatry class at Rutgers, Tim Smith, the attorney for a teacher in New Jersey who denies having sex with a student, and North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones.
The Fraternal Order of Police organized buses to take Philadelphia officers to join thousands of others at the Queens church where Officer Ramos will be memorialized.
If New York City is a mecca for area Christmas shoppers and tree-gazers, it's also a getaway destination for Hanukah celebrations.
The best way to prevent a Blue Christmas is to visit one of the best holiday destinations in America for singles.
You've probably heard that New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is asking his City Council to ban those iconic horse-drawn carriages so familiar to Central Park visitors.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's public comments in the aftermath of the decision not to indict NYC police officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of suspect Eric Garner are disrespectful and unwise.
A record-setting 4.16-pound white truffle has sold for $61,250 at a New York City auction.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Cynthia Robinson and Frank Walton Sr. were charged with the murder of their son in November 2025 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
You may need a light jacket if heading out. Otherwise 60s and 70s, dry weather until the evening when our next weather maker arrives. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The man accused of shooting a 61-year-old at a Cherry Hill, New Jersey, strip mall was arrested at his home, where investigators found items that immediately got the attention of law enforcement. Ross DiMattei reports.
QVC, a West Chester-based company, says it's trying to slash billions of dollars of debt after it officially files for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Franklin Field prepares to host the annual Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track invitational in America.
After a VERY warm week, cooler air arrives in the Philadelphia area this weekend. Bill Kelly has the forecast.