Philadelphia Zoo Gets a Female Gorilla For Its Endangered Species Breeding Program
Kira, a female western lowland gorilla, was brought here to the Philadelphia Zoo from the Franklin Park Zoo, in Boston.
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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 Philadelphia Zoo is opening up a new parking garage on Friday, but it's still hoping - down the road - to get a train stop there, as well.
The zoo says the lion, named Merlin, had fathered 11 cubs and enjoyed a long life in captivity.
The 5K run begins at 9am, with the "walk and stroll" stepping off at 9:30am.
The Philadelphia Zoo is expecting a new addition. No, not a rare baby cat or gorilla but a parking garage that zoo officials say is just as important to visitors.
One cardiologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doesn't just monitor human hearts.
The 200-foot Great Ape Trail debuted to the public on Thursday morning. The zoo's orangutans, Tua and Batu, have been trying it out for several days.
KYW's Hadas Kuznits finds out about the Philadelphia Zoo's Summer Ale Fest, a new Japanese restaurant in Manayunk, and a "secret" dinner event for thousands!
The Philadelphia area abounds with family friendly venues when it's time to get the kids out of the house this summer.
The heat isn't just tough on people, it's also tough on some animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, and the staff is doing what they can to keep the animals safe and comfortable.
Families flocked to the Philadelphia Zoo Sunday. And fathers at the zoo talked about what Father's Day means to them.
City Council this coming week is expected to give final approval to plans of the Philadelphia Zoo to construct a sorely-needed parking garage.
Zoo visitors sang to the birthday boys -- first for Lucha, a jaguar cub, and then for Dian, a snow leopard, both born at the Philadelphia Zoo, less than a week apart, last year.
On the second Saturday of May every year, the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta takes on two days of 120 college students and their crews from across the U.S. in an unforgettable series of boat races.
The Phlash Downtown Loop returns for the 2012 season, beginning on Friday, with a couple of new destinations.
The zoo put up cash prizes for schools to create art campaigns that illustrate the connection between palm oil -- an ingredient in products including snack chips, crackers, and candy -- and the habitat of the orangutan.
Friday was the public debut for a new female African lion at the Philadelphia Zoo. The hope is to breed her, to produce new lion cubs.
It's as much a sign of spring as April showers and May flowers. It's zoo traffic, and this time of year, it causes quite a headache across the entire city.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would break the daily record.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
In a sea of Democrats, what separates each of the four candidates in the Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District primary?
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
The Philadelphia area could break another heat record on Tuesday as temperature soar into the upper 90s. Doctors say it's important to drink lots of water – before you get thirsty – and to consider staying indoors instead of exercising outside.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what led to a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Route 30 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday night. The crash happened in a construction zone and involved four vehicles, including a tractor trailer.
Finnish divers have recovered two more bodies from an underwater cave in the Maldives where a group of Italian divers went missing last week. Officials say the bodies were found deep inside the cave system, about 200 feet below the surface.
Fire crews were called out — twice — to The Black Sheep pub in Center City on Monday night and Tuesday morning after a fire broke out and then rekindled hours later.
Health officials in the Congo say at least 131 people have died and more than 500 cases have been reported amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The rising numbers come as an American doctor who was working in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the virus and was evacuated to Germany for treatment.