"People can only be what they see": The first Black, woman president begins job at Philadelphia Zoo
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman started her new job as the first woman and first Black president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo Monday.
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Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman started her new job as the first woman and first Black president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo Monday.
Armstrong said his future as a professional basketball player in Israel is still uncertain, but he’s now using his newfound time to devote to his nonprofit where he hopes to educate the youth on anti-Semitism.
Davis, the suspected killer of Philadelphia journalist and activist Josh Kruger, is also being charged in a non-fatal shooting at a SEPTA Broad Street Line station.
Artist Alvin Pettit is in charge of designing the statue of Harriet Tubman outside City Hall. The statue will be the city's first-ever public work that honors a Black woman.
Michael Ortiz, 25, was sentenced to life without parole Monday for the murder of Luis Alcazar in January 2021, Philadelphia's district attorney's office said.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said 25-year-old Michael Ortiz was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Luis Alcazar.
Philadelphia announced the artist who will create a statue of Harriet Tubman, the city's first public work that will honor a Black woman.
Beginning Tuesday morning, Southwark students will begin virtual classes because of asbestos concerns.
The city has five possible designs for the statue that is scheduled to be installed by early 2025.
It's unclear who was shot during the incident, but police did confirm one person died.
Beginning Tuesday morning, Southwark students will begin virtual classes because of asbestos concerns. They're expected to move to two swing spaces beginning next Monday.
The Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals will hold an informational picket on Monday at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol.
Mogerman is the zoo's first female president and the 15th of America's first zoo.
Students at the Southwark School will log on to class instead of reporting to a classroom after asbestos concerns forced the shutdown of the school.
It doesn't matter if the Eagles are at home or away, fans will come down to the Linc no matter what to cheer on the Birds and even more so when former players stop by.
Races resumed around 8 a.m. Sunday morning and are expected to go until about 5 p.m.
A motorcycle and car collided in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia.
The rally Saturday night was peaceful, and people on both sides of the issue hope that in the coming days, any future demonstrations will be the same.
About 3,000 people came out to the annual Halloween parade in Media Saturday. Organizers were prepared to move the parade to Sunday in the event of rain, but it wasn't necessary.
Former co-workers consoled each other Saturday and remembered 48-year-old Bernard Gribbin fondly.
Many Palestinian Americans are concerned that they can't reach their family members and friends abroad due to an internet blackout in Gaza.
More than 2,000 boats holding more than 8,000 competitors filled Philadelphia's Schuylkill River on Saturday for the 53rd annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
The age range of the rowers in the 53rd annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta is wide, Board President Ellen Carver tells Ross DiMattei. Plus, we hear from Army Women's Crew coach Tom Babbitt.
Police responded to reports of gunshots near 22nd and Tasker Streets after 1 a.m. and found a man with at least one gunshot wound in one of his legs.
Police said the officer was injured at a Dollar General store near 69th and Market Streets around 7 p.m. Friday.
With less than two weeks to go before the April 15 tax filing deadline, free help is available for thousands of people across the Philadelphia region.
The nonprofit It Takes a Village to Feed a Child has paused its weekend meals program after a city grant ran out – but parents are hoping it will return.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
The nonprofit It Takes a Village to Feed a Child has paused its weekend meals program after a city grant ran out – but parents are hoping it will return.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
The nonprofit It Takes a Village to Feed a Child has paused its weekend meals program after a city grant ran out – but parents are hoping it will return.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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 says temps in the Philadelphia region will jump to the 70s Friday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The peacock was spotted in Lower Moreland Township in the area of Frederick and Robert roads.
John Aytch was able to land a small plane in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday after its engine lost power.
An employee at a Planet Fitness in Wyncote was stabbed Thursday afternoon by someone who had previously been banned from the gym, according to police.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony launched a new health clinic on wheels in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Thursday.