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A new gene therapy developed by a team at the University of Pennsylvania shows unprecedented succes in curing leukemia. Two of the three patients who received the treatment a year ago are still cancer free.
Expecting major growth in Medicaid subscribers under health insurance reform, Independence Blue Cross has made a move to be a major player well beyond its traditional business boundaries.
The effects of this hot, dry summer are being felt with every trip to the grocery store, but it doesn't have to be a pain in the pocket.
Doctors are seeing an alarming trend: an increase in throat cancer in patients normally not at risk.
Xiaoye Wang came to the United States from China to study computer engineering and met his future wife while earning a doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Health Department says one person from Philadelphia has been hospitalized with salmonella as part of the national recall of contaminated ground turkey.
Scientists at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey say they developed a test that is more than 90 percent accurate in detecting the presence of Alzheimer's Disease.
New help for women who struggle with thinning hair. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl shows you the results.
Mike Patterson has a tangling of blood vessels in his brain that will need treatment. Eagles team trainer Rick Burkholder says the Eagles are consulting with doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
The number of Americans infected with HIV is holding steady according to a new government report released today. But that's not the situation in Philadelphia.
In an effort to raise awareness about breast health, a local organization is hosting its second annual "Breast Fest."
Could staying up late (like so many did last night to watch the Phillies clobber the Rockies) jeopardize safety at the work place the next day?
The emotional appearance of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords on the House floor during the vote on the debt ceiling bill came as a stunning surprise to many of us. But how about a specialist in brain injuries?
Africom, the Coalition of African Communities in Philadelphia, works to provide services to the approximately 100,000 residents from African and Caribbean communities in the city. The main event Sunday is a health fair.
A new concern about smartphones and their effects on your health. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with more.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
Monika Williams Shealey is making history at Temple University as the first female dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
Members of IBEW Local 614 say they're seeking higher wages, improved health benefits and the restoration of pensions.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
Monika Williams Shealey is making history at Temple University as the first female dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
Members of IBEW Local 614 say they're seeking higher wages, improved health benefits and the restoration of pensions.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in Deptford, New Jersey, Monday night, police said.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies.
Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Willingboro High School in New Jersey was evacuated Tuesday morning after a bomb threat, according to the district and police.
If you want to pick up something sweet for Easter, Yori's in West Chester has you covered. Wakisha Bailey reports live from the bakery as teams are hard at work making Easter bread and much more.
The Philadelphia region could break its record high temperature on Wednesday, April 1, but Tuesday is plenty warm as well with a high of around 80 degrees in the city. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your latest forecast.
Deptford, New Jersey, police are looking to identify a man who was seen on video attacking a New Jersey Transit bus driver at the Deptford Mall back on Feb. 21.
Police say 19-year-old Alexis Palacias of Lindenwold was charged for organizing a car meetup event at the Kohl's on Route 42 on March 14.