Philadelphia Zoo closes early due to water main break
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
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The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
The Elmwood Park Zoo wants to celebrate its 100th birthday with you! Check out some of the zoo's fantastic birthday festivities on the first Saturday of every month or the thrill-seeking ride features the zoo continues to offer.
Noah, one of the Elmwood Park Zoo's ambassador bald eagles, has the very important job of teaching people about his species. Some may recognize Noah from the Philadelphia Eagles home games. Meteorologist Bill Kelly has more from the zoo in Norristown.
Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that received approval from the state House.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
The mural honors the history of the long-time African American residents in Southwest Philadelphia and new immigrants of the area, predominately from West Africa.
A fiery tractor-trailer crash shut down I-95 southbound in Port Richmond for hours, Josh Sanders reports with NEXT Traffic information from Chris Garrett.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A crash resulting in a tractor-trailer bursting into flames is causing major backups on I-95 in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, thousands of Philadelphia students will soon have the option of going to school year-round — more on these stories and more in your Friday Digital Brief.
The facility gives guests a rare look at daily operations of the zoo's vet team.
Crews were towing away the burned husk of a tractor-trailer after a fire on I-95 southbound in Philadelphia closed down the highway, Brandon Goldner reports.
Be sure to spend a ton of time outside today as the dew point is low and the temperature is just right for early summer.
I-95 south is closed from the Betsy Ross Bridge to the Girard and Lehigh Avenue exit after a tractor-trailer fire.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, helps families in need on the Main Line and also provides education support to kids in the neighborhood.
Muneera Walker started her nonprofit, Neighbors Helping Neighbors on the Main Line, during the pandemic to help others.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
A 9-year-old Amish girl in Pennsylvania died after being dragged down a road by a horse.
A home and a Starbucks in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, were damaged by fallen trees during storms overnight.
Enrique Lopez Gomez, 30, of West Grove, is charged with third-degree murder and related offenses.
Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the next phase of her administration's plan to implement year-round schooling in Philadelphia's public schools Thursday, a key element of Parker's election campaign and 100-day action plan.
The stage is set for the first 2024 presidential debate, and both President Biden and former President Donald Trump are expected to discuss the economy.
A Chester County man has been charged with murder after a 21-month-old boy died from blunt force trauma caused by at least one strike to the abdomen.
The Phillies on Thursday placed Spencer Turnbull on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain and recalled Yunior Marte from Triple A.
CBS News Correspondent Robert Costa discusses what President Biden's and former President Donald Trump's campaigns are hoping to accomplish at Thursday's debate.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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.
New Jersey is cracking down on large corporations by imposing fees when their low-income employees rely on Medicaid rather than company health insurance.
In addition to the heat, keep your eyes to the skies and ears up listening for thunder. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Despite extreme heat that delayed the start of the show by an hour, hundreds of people packed Independence Mall on Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert, kicking off the Fourth of July weekend in Philadelphia. Ross DiMattei reports.
The heat wave gripping the Philadelphia region is dangerous for high risk individuals, including children. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Experts weigh in about making the Fourth of July celebrations enjoyable for people and their pets. Tammie Souza reports.