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This weekend is the 18th annual Lemon Ball benefitting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. One New Jersey family was blindsided with a sudden diagnosis. Jessica Kartalija reports.
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This weekend is the 18th annual Lemon Ball benefitting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. One New Jersey family was blindsided with a sudden diagnosis. Jessica Kartalija reports.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
A group of workers from Sila Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing helped present the foundation with the check.
Raymeer Bacon-El, also known as "Baby Bacon," is an Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation childhood cancer hero. Raymeer was diagnosed at 4 months old with undifferentiated soft tissue sarcoma. His family shares their story and why the foundation is so important to them.
Meet Travis Cook. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at 8 years old but with the help of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Travis has been able to receive the treatment he needs. Travis now plans to find ways to help kids going through the same struggles he faced throughout his young life.
This week, our region dealt with an EF-1 tornado in West Caln Township, our Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised over $7 million and two Philadelphia-area sisters created a brand to empower girls' basketball.
The "Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon" continues to provide just that -- hope.
Thanks to our community and partners, a grand total of $7,179,720 was raised -- the most ever in our 17-year history.
Thanks to our community and partners, a grand total of $7,166,351 was raised.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation stepped in to help Cole Fitzgerald once again after his second cancer diagnosis.
The once undruggable neuroblastoma is now responding to treatments developed by the team at CHOP.
Five Below donated $1.2 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand during our Stand For Hope Telethon.
Today is CBS Philadelphia’s 17th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon.
Cole Fitzgerald has been fighting his whole life. His family, team of doctors and the community are known as the "Fightin' Fitzgeralds."
Alex's Lemonade Stand is a family organization at its heart. The youngest members of the family are now the ones carrying on Alex's dream.
Laney Henry survived an aggressive form of brain cancer that first showed up just after her 2nd birthday. Now, she's raising money for ALSF.
Kate Bilo has more on how her family is bringing Alex's message to younger generations and helping find a cure for childhood cancer.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
CBS Philadelphia and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation have multiple ways you can participate in our telethon on June 21 to help help find a cure for all children with cancer.
A full day of fundraising for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, live from CBS Philadelphia studios from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Four-year-old Leighton McWay, her mother Alexandra and her 16-month-old brother Reese set up a lemonade stand on South Street and South Bambrey Street.
One member of the family, 4-year-old Leighton McWay, was an effective salesperson, customers said.
Clinical trials at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia helped Karina Willis become cancer-free.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Travel for Care Program helps families cover costs to treat cancer.
Willis is already quite the star on her own YouTube channel after beating cancer with help from CHOP.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
It feels like midwinter in the Philadelphia region, and for a few spots, it even looks the part. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
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.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
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.
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.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
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.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
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.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
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.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Sources say police were attempting to tow a female suspect's car when she backed the vehicle into a PPD car and then into the officer and fled the scene. The driver then crashed into a home about a mile away. CBS Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Reporter Ray Strickland spoke with the three officers who say they’re grateful for the recognition but that they were just doing their job.
Joe Holden has the latest on what's next for Gillian's Wonderland Pier.
Anchor Ukee Washington reports from Rittenhouse Square.
Transport Workers Union Local 234, which has been working without a contract since Nov. 7, represents 5,000 SEPTA subway, trolley and bus operators and mechanics