Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Halloween With 'Boo At The Zoo'
The Philadelphia Zoo celebrated Halloween early with Boo at the Zoo.
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The Philadelphia Zoo celebrated Halloween early with Boo at the Zoo.
Working with Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, zookeepers spent weeks preparing the cubs for the three-hour process, which cuts out a defective portion of the eyelid.
The Philadelphia Zoo's new jaguar cub made his first public appearance on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Zoo's new baby jaguar, born June 3rd to Kanga and Jutai, is a boy and his name is Lucha (pictured), which means fight in Spanish.
Zoo officials and visitors applauded as "Storm," a red-capped mangaby from West Africa, became the first primate to travel "Treetop Trails."
In "Carnivore Kingdom" a family of giant otters were frolicking in their pool, enjoying cold fish and ice treats.
An organization that works to engage young people in creative expression is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a name change and an event for families on Sunday.
The Zoo's Pachyderm House is being transformed into the new Children's Zoo, so Cindy and Unna, the Zoo's 22-year-old, 4,000 pound hippos had to move.
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating two new animal additions!
"Cute as a button," says Tammy Schmidt, curator of carnivores at the zoo, describing the new baby jaguar born Friday night at the zoo.
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Friday morning at the Philadelphia Zoo for the new children's zoo, which is scheduled to open in April 2013.
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held this morning at the Philadelphia Zoo for the new Children's Zoo, which is scheduled to open in April 2013.
A special event is happening at zoo's around the world this Sunday to help raise awareness about a little known and often misdiagnosed genetic syndrome.
A new exhibit opened Saturday at the Philadelphia Zoo. But they don't have to feed these animals.
Philadelphia has the biggest Ellen DeGeneris fan in the entire country -- literally.
This cold is as hard on most animals as it is on people. However, for some of the residents of the Philadelphia Zoo, this is the weather they wait for all year.
Lead keeper Anna Halko-Angemi says the twin pair were born November 3rd to mom "Twiggy" and dad "Socks."
Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates "Haunted Philly Week" and Marisa Liza Pell finds the spirits living among the animals.
Some people travel the across the globe to see the best gardens, but really, they need only stick to the Philadelphia area: the region has so many quality places to experience nature in all its flowering glory that it could be named the garden capital of the world.
That golden age from eighteen months to three years is a fun time with your children, and it's important to be on the lookout for things that will challenge, stimulate, and entertain your kids.
If you an your family are passionate about entertainment, you've come to the right place.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
A baby died, and her mother remains in critical condition as Philadelphia police continue to investigate a crash involving a private ambulance in Frankford early Sunday morning.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Sunday.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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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.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region should prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Monday, including tornadoes. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A rowhome fire in West Philadelphia that sent two people to the hospital is under investigation.
Investigators said the ambulance driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle with the mother and her baby inside in Frankford. The ambulance driver now faces DUI charges.
ACCT Philly helped get a trapped dog down from a support beam at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region could get hit with severe storms Monday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.