Jessica Yakubovsky

Philadelphia

Digital Content Producer at WPHL-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo

20 hours ago | abc27.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family. The zoo officially debuted four critically endangered hatchlings born to the zoo’s oldest residents: Female Mommy and male Abrazzo, both of whom are estimated to be around 100 years old. Video Player is loading. Mommy the Tortoise: New BabiesCurrent Time 0:00Duration 4:22Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo

1 day ago | pahomepage.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family. The zoo officially debuted four critically endangered hatchlings born to the zoo’s oldest residents: Female Mommy and male Abrazzo, both of whom are estimated to be around 100 years old. Video Player is loading. Mommy the Tortoise: New BabiesCurrent Time 0:00Duration 4:22Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Man allegedly steals $3.7 million from elderly woman and her estate

1 day ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — A Flourtown man has been arrested after prosecutors say he stole $3.7 million from a deceased elderly woman and her estate. 66-year-old James Batt is being accused of stealing from Alice Lineman, who died at the age of 92 in August 2019.
Police arrest man for allegedly killing ex-girlfriend’s father in 2023

1 day ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia Police have announced an arrest for a man who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend’s father in Tacony in June 2023. Nicholas Santiago, 31, was arrested and charged with Murder after police obtained a search warrant for his residence. According to Philadelphia Police, the shooting happened on June 9 at 8:36 p.m. after police received a call about a “Person with a Gun and a Shooting” in the 7100 block of Jackson Street.
Black bear spotted in Hamilton County

1 day ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: Apr 23, 2025 / 08:19 AM EDT Updated: Apr 23, 2025 / 08:19 AM EDT (WPHL)– Hamilton Township officials are warning residents to be on alert after a black bear was spotted in a residential area.
AJ Brown says car was stolen; won’t press charges if thief returns car

2 days ago | abc27.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL)– Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown’s car has been returned after it was stolen. In a tweet on X, Brown told the thief that if they returned the car, he would not press charges. ” Dear Philly- To whoever stole my car last night, I’ll make a deal with you…. Bring back my car, and I won’t press charges, or when I find you today, it’s going to be what it’s going to be.
3 NJ shore towns on USA Today’s list of the 10 best boardwalks

2 days ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 02:18 PM EDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 02:18 PM EDT (WPHL)– Attention New Jersey beachgoers, 3 of NJ’s best boardwalks were just named some of the best boardwalks in the U.S.Wildwoods, Atlantic City, and Ocean City were named the best boardwalks as part of USA Today’s 10Best series.
PennDOT to host special REAL ID events statewide on April 28

2 days ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

by: Jessica Yakubovsky Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 01:33 PM EDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 01:34 PM EDT (WPHL)– As the federal REAL ID deadline looms, PennDOT is helping Pennsylvanians meet the deadline with special statewide events on April 28. The April 28 REAL ID Day events will be held at 57 driver’s license centers statewide. What is a REAL ID?
Police search for missing Princeton student

2 days ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL)– The Princeton University Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing student. 23-year-old Lauren Blackburn was last seen on campus near the Firestone Library on April 19 at 6 p,m. He was wearing blue jeans with torn knees, a yellow shirt, and a zippered hoodie, with blue, flat-bottom shoes. He is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.
Gov Murphy signs bill exempting nursing mothers from Jury Duty

2 days ago | phl17.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL)– New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill exempting nursing mothers from Jury Duty. The new bill, titled S2236/A1992, allows new mothers with children under one year of age to request to be excused from jury service. “Balancing the demands of motherhood and civic duty can be challenging, especially for new mothers,” said Governor Murphy.