"Coldilocks" Celebrates Her 35th Birthday At Philadelphia Zoo
There was a big birthday bash at the Philadelphia Zoo today for the oldest polar bear in the United States. Birthday girl "Coldilocks" is 35 years old!
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There was a big birthday bash at the Philadelphia Zoo today for the oldest polar bear in the United States. Birthday girl "Coldilocks" is 35 years old!
A pair of baby red pandas at the Philadelphia Zoo have been named after two of the city's most famous residents: Betsy and Benjamin.
The oldest polar bear in the country has died, the Philadelphia Zoo confirms.
The newest arrival at the Philadelphia Zoo is getting used to her surroundings.
Officials say the Philadelphia Zoo will be closed the weekend of the Papal visit in Philadelphia at the end of September.
Zoo visitors sang Happy Birthday to Unna the hippopotamus.
A group of parishioners from a church in Ridgewood, Bergen County will be sleeping on the ground inside buildings that contain insect and bird exhibits.
The International Parking Institute selected an independent panel of judges to select the Philadelphia Zoo as one seven winners of its 2015 Awards of Excellence.
The grant to Drexel University will support the development of science, technology, engineering, and math courses at the McMichael School, 36th and Fairmount, and the Powel School, 36th and Powelton.
If you're an educator who also loves animals, you might want to check out an offering from the Philadelphia Zoo.
The latest, "Gorilla Treeway," is an elevated, 300-foot outdoor passageway where the great apes can hang out and play.
It's called "Second Nature: Junk Rethunk" -- a series of animal-inspired art sculptures on the grounds of the Philadelphia Zoo, all made out of recycled materials.
This is a day to think about, of course, polar bears, but also how you can help save them.
Some species can endure the cold weather easily. Others not so much. But the Philadelphia Zoo makes sure all the species are kept happy.
Designed as a continuous loop, Philly PHLASH allows riders to hop on and off at 20 stops, either right in front of or within steps of the city's most popular sites.
As you check off the names of everyone on your holiday shopping list this season, keep your carbon footprint to a minimum with these sustainable gift ideas.
For many new mothers and fathers four babies all at once could cause a bit of an uproar. The male lion at the Philadelphia Zoo is slowly getting adjusted to his new family.
Finding a fun spot to take the family on the weekend is a cinch in the City of Brotherly Love.
According to police, a maintenance worker at the Philadelphia Zoo has died after being pinned under a heavy-duty golf cart.
The cubs' genders are not yet known.
Birthday girl Unna, who just turned 25, led the way to her pool party as she and her roommate, Cindy, went for a swim.
A hot dog festival and a beer festival take place, separately, on Saturday, July 19th, and a new taco restaurant opens in Manayunk the following Monday.
On Monday, the Zoo announced its four-year-old African lion, Tajiri, had given birth to four cubs.
One-thousand people are expected to take part in The National Eating Disorder Association's walk at the Philadelphia Zoo tomorrow morning.
The Philadelphia Zoo continues to work on a network of see-through trails, allowing animals to move long distances through -- and above -- its campus.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
A Philadelphia historian says Thomas Paine's "Common Sense," published 250 years ago, "changed the course of world history."
The "Gateways to Philadelphia" project aims to clean and beautify the main highways that lead into the city in time for major events in 2026.
MLB on Friday suspended free agent outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with the Phillies, 80 games for a failed PED test.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
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.
A Philadelphia historian says Thomas Paine's "Common Sense," published 250 years ago, "changed the course of world history."
The "Gateways to Philadelphia" project aims to clean and beautify the main highways that lead into the city in time for major events in 2026.
MLB on Friday suspended free agent outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with the Phillies, 80 games for a failed PED test.
The "Gateways to Philadelphia" project aims to clean and beautify the main highways that lead into the city in time for major events in 2026.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
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.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Saving Grace Ministries is among a growing number of nonprofits nationwide struggling to achieve their goals due to rising costs.
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.
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.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
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.
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.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
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.
MLB on Friday suspended free agent outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with the Phillies, 80 games for a failed PED test.
The Philadelphia Eagles hope Jalen Hurts' winning traits will lead the franchise to a second straight Super Bowl championship.
The Philadelphia Eagles will need some help to host another NFC championship game. Here's how it could happen.
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.
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.
In fewer than 50 pages, historians say that Thomas Paine's words in "Common Sense," published in Philadelphia 250 years ago today, would change the course of the American Revolution and world history. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
SEPTA says all morning express service will resume Monday as the transit agency puts more Silverliner IV railcars back on the tracks following Federal Railroad Administration-mandated inspections.
Leaders and teachers at a school district in Gloucester County believe New Jersey's ban on cellphones in schools will help students with learning and limit distractions. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Officers with the Woolwich Township Police Department in Gloucester County got a special surprise from Dunkin' on Friday, after rescuing a teenager from an icy Lake Narraticon in Swedesboro.
Aramark says the drink, which is called the Mint Condition Irish Coffee, is a combination of fresh-brewed coffee with cold-brewed Irish whiskey served in a souvenir cup.