Zoo Euthanizes 25-Year-Old Lion, Believed To Be Oldest In US
An African lion believed to be the oldest held in an American zoo has been euthanized.
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An African lion believed to be the oldest held in an American zoo has been euthanized.
Visitors and staff sang happy birthday to Kayla -- the four-year-old Sloth bear.
People were invited to vote from a list of names by making a donation to the the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center.
Chris reviewed Joe Biden's campaign stop at Drexel for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump's attacks on a former Miss Universe and the birth of a new gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo. He spoke with Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about sexual harassment allegations at the PPA.
Now the question is what will the little one's name be?
The Zoo says this is the second birth for Honi and the first for Honi and Motuba together.
A group of protesters gathered in front of the Philadelphia Zoo hoping to change the zoo itself.
Birthday celebrations abound at the Philadelphia Zoo with seven cats celebrating their big days.
Just days after a young boy fell into an animal enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo, forcing officials to shoot and kill an endangered gorilla, zoo workers in Philadelphia are ensuring visitors that safety in their number one priority.
Titled Firebird: Re-imagined -- the music is a multidisciplinary interpretation of Igor Straveinsky's schore the 1910 ballet Firebird.
Zoo visitors sang Happy Birthday to Louis the Western Lowland Gorilla. He's 17.
A new exhibit comes to the Philadelphia Zoo, and people are being encouraged to interact with it.
Four black-and-white ruffed lemurs that were born two months ago at the Philadelphia Zoo explored their new enclosure with mom and dad near by.
The Gorilla family in Philadelphia is growing, Honi, a 21-year-old western lowland gorilla, is pregnant.
The Philadelphia Zoo is always a popular place to go on a beautiful sunny day. Even the animals looked like they were enjoying the spring weather.
Well wishers sang happy birthday to African male lion 7-year-old Makini and lioness 6-year-old Tajiri.
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomed four additions to its primate family.
Grom comes to the Philadelphia Zoo from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado on a breeding recommendation.
The Philadelphia Zoo says it will again offer its popular "Summer Break Teacher Pass" this year.
A bird's vision and quality of life is restored thanks to a partnership between the Philadelphia Zoo and Penn Vet.
People planning a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo Tuesday will need to change their plans. The zoo is closed for the day.
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The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating a very special occasion for one of its most popular residents.
Late last week, the Philadelphia Zoo received a $150,000 grant from First Niagara Bank.
It's not just humans that need to prepare for snowstorms.
Make sure to keep the umbrella nearby Friday as scattered showers will hit the Philadelphia region.
Easton Cowan scored 2:48 into a wild overtime and Scott Laughton had a short-handed goal in his return to Philadelphia as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 2-1.
Philadelphia bar Ladder 15 turned away a group of 49ers fans who were looking to host a takeover before the playoff game against the Eagles.
Neighbors in Germantown said they weren't notified about the dangers of the house before it collapsed.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered to express their outrage in Philadelphia Thursday after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office said Jonathan Gerlach, accused of stealing bones from a local cemetery, is charged with burglary and other counts.
Make sure to keep the umbrella nearby Friday as scattered showers will hit the Philadelphia region.
Easton Cowan scored 2:48 into a wild overtime and Scott Laughton had a short-handed goal in his return to Philadelphia as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 2-1.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will run for a second term in the pivotal battleground state after a first term that put him on the Democratic Party's radar as a potential presidential contender in 2028.
Neighbors in Germantown said they weren't notified about the dangers of the house before it collapsed.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered to express their outrage in Philadelphia Thursday after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
A pit bull blamed for multiple attacks on dogs and their owners in Center City is now in the custody of ACCT Philly, police said.
Philadelphia police and community advocacy and engagement workers were on an early-morning coffee-time blitz with warnings.
Pennsylvania is celebrating America's 250th birthday with a 1,000-pound butter sculpture of the nation's defining moments.
Developer Eustace Mita and his contractor gave CBS News Philadelphia a tour showing what he said is lime deterioration on the concrete under Wonderland Pier.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
The former Gillian's Wonderland site in Ocean City has been a source of division in the Jersey Shore town.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Blood donation centers across the Philadelphia region are urging healthy donors to step forward after several factors stifled donations.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Flu-like illness has reached its highest level in the U.S. in 25 years, according to updated numbers released by the CDC.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Easton Cowan scored 2:48 into a wild overtime and Scott Laughton had a short-handed goal in his return to Philadelphia as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 2-1.
Philadelphia bar Ladder 15 turned away a group of 49ers fans who were looking to host a takeover before the playoff game against the Eagles.
Kyle Shanahan has long admired Vic Fangio's defensive prowess.
The Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday avoided arbitration with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players.
Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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 you'll need to keep the umbrella nearby Friday as scattered showers hit the Philadelphia region.
Gov. Josh Shapiro launches reelection campaign tonight in Philadelphia. Dan Snyder reports.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
About 1,000 people were at City Hall, many of them holding candles and signs in support of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis Wednesday.
The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-476 in Radnor Thursday morning.