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A Temple trauma surgeon who also trains medical students to follow in her footsteps noticed that while students receive copious training on what brain death is, they aren't necessarily taught how to explain brain death to a waiting family.
Emily Letts, a counselor at a South Jersey women's health center, says her video is a virtual way to hold the hand of any woman who's confronted with an unexpected pregnancy.
Chris Bobbit, Vice President at Mark Group, an energy efficiency consultancy based at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, says the basement and attic are frequent offenders.
Want a career in the military or in certain police departments? That visible tattoo could be a problem.
Students at St. Joseph's University were taking a break from studying for final exams to de-stress, by petting some therapy-certified pooches.
A new study suggests that an ingredient in coffee can help prevent deteriorating eye sight.
Pennsylvania has more people suffering with Alzheimer's disease than most other states. And now Senator Toomey is calling for more research funding.
The Delaware State Health Department says a resident there has the first known case of NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a drug resistant bacterial infection first reported in Serbia.
Rocky used them in his training routine over three decades ago, and on Sunday, May 18th, a different form of exercise will be taking place on the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: yoga.
A walk is set for Saturday, May 10th to raise cash and awareness for Crohn's and Colitis.
Asthma inhalers haven't changed much over the decades, but a Drexel student has come up with a way that could revolutionize how people manage the disease. Step one: redesign the inhaler.
The headlines have trumpeted Administration figures that more than 7 million people signed up for health care coverage through the exchanges.
The American Lung Association says the Philadelphia region is still among the most air-polluted places in the country.
The University of the Sciences joins more than 1,300 other colleges and universities in going smoke and tobacco free.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
After a series of setbacks and challenges, the historic Reading Senior Center reopened Thursday on Ringold Street in Trenton.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The alleged rape happened in the overnight hours of Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 on the Eastern University's campus in Delaware County.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After a series of setbacks and challenges, the historic Reading Senior Center reopened Thursday on Ringold Street in Trenton.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery says Collingswood Fire Department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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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.
Skill game machines are a common sight in bars, convenience stores and other businesses across Pennsylvania. But their future is now uncertain after the state Supreme Court ruled in June that the machines are a form of gambling, similar to slot machines. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Jazz took center stage Thursday on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland reports.
It's a hot and humid Thursday night in the Philadelphia region with some showers early Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Drivers in the Philadelphia region are paying almost $4.50 a gallon to fill up. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri spoke with a trucking company about the impact they're feeling.
Exclusive video captures the tense moments when Rob Reilly collapsed on a busy street in Broomall, Delaware County. Strangers quickly stopped to assist him. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports the story.