Philadelphia Zoo Welcomes New Baby Giraffe
The Philadelphia Zoo debuted a new baby giraffe this Tuesday. Baby Beau was born to Philadelphia Zoo's giraffes Stella and Gus on Sunday, June 9th.
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The Philadelphia Zoo debuted a new baby giraffe this Tuesday. Baby Beau was born to Philadelphia Zoo's giraffes Stella and Gus on Sunday, June 9th.
The zoo says the birds appear healthy, but a little hungry, and have been examined by the veterinary staff.
The birds caused traffic delays on I-76 before eventually hopping off the highway.
Philadelphia has many famous firsts, including the distinction of being home to America's first zoo.
For Connie Stine, a trip to a childhood spot would be enough to light up her world and lift her spirits.
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The mother's nursing suite is more of a booth.
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After the torrential rain Thursday afternoon, the hot and humid air will remain in place for Friday in the Philadelphia region.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
After the torrential rain Thursday afternoon, the hot and humid air will remain in place for Friday in the Philadelphia region.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to celebrate a momentous milestone in anchor Ukee Washington's career as he marks 40 years with the station.
Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr Sanders are charged with neglecting and abusing a young woman with Down syndrome in their care in Delaware County.
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"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
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Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr Sanders are charged with neglecting and abusing a young woman with Down syndrome in their care in Delaware County.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
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To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
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.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will compete at next week's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
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Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Ukee Washington thanked his family, loved ones and God for hitting 40 years at CBS Philadelphia.