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.
Nothing brings people together like a exciting trip. Try one of these Northeast destinations for your next church or community group trip.
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.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Family identified the 70-year-old woman who died in a rowhome fire in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood as Denise Green.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
A 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were shot and killed in a shooting in Philadelphia's Germantown section Tuesday night, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cold and chilly Wednesday.
The Phillie Phanatic was joined by Mrs. Claus to help get a final wish list for Santa and hand out a few goodies as part of the Phillies' Christmas party for about 100 PAL kids.
Mr. Trump spent much of the more than 90-minute-long rally-style speech promoting and defending his economic record, saying, "America is winning again" and "Pennsylvania is prospering again."
Family and friends say Denise Green, 70, was a loving mother of three, a grandmother to many more and a deeply faithful Christian.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Germantown section left a man and a teenager dead Tuesday night, police said.