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The Green Tree School in Germantown is partnering with a local diner to educate area restaurants on how to serve children with special needs.
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The Green Tree School in Germantown is partnering with a local diner to educate area restaurants on how to serve children with special needs.
A therapy dog that works with autistic kids is retiring from his weekly visits to a Berwyn school. On Tuesday, a party was thrown for the golden retriever a day before his 11th birthday.
How do you draw the line between unusual and abnormal? This is what an expert panel of psychiatrists are dealing with when it comes to autism, a condition which now effects one in 100 people.
Police in Bensalem are asking for the public's help in locating a missing autistic child.
Sen. Casey says the point of the roundtable was to learn about autism so he can help when it comes to authoring legislation to help those families.
In their research, the scientists found autism is far more common in low birth weight babies in the general population.
The 1,500 free Lojack Safetynet bracelets will available for a half a year with no financial obligation to Philadelphians who have cognitive conditions like Alzheimer's disease, autism, or Down syndrome.
Basketball is more than just a game to 11-year-old Ojay Harris. It's a way of life. Tuesday morning Harris awoke to find that someone stole his basketball hoop.
A surprising discovery about autism - it runs in families, among siblings, at rates higher than previously thought. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is On Your Side with more.
A local college is offering classes this fall for those who help adults on the autism spectrum.
Four parents are taking the School District of Philadelphia to court, claiming the district is illegally transferring autistic students among schools.
Vito Colletti fears the state's plans to close the Vineland Developmental Center by 2013 will happen, pushing his autistic daughter out of a place that he thought she could live for the rest of her life.
There are many studies and reports released on Autism in any given year, but this is one of the most significant.
A New Jersey man is going to great lengths to help children with autism.
A Philadelphia fire department captain, touched by the plight of families who have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has decided to raise money and awareness for the cause by rowing from Washington, DC to New York City.
A Delaware County family lost their child, but they found a way to honor his memory and help others at the same time.
The mother of an autistic child in New Jersey tried to break the world record for most people simultaneously blowing bubbles across multiple locations Friday.
Philadelphia Fire Captain will row from Washington DC to New York City to raise autism awareness.
The Autism Expo was created by a special education teacher and became so popular over the years that the school district wanted to expand its offerings to all parents.
Dr. Robert Schultz, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says he is not surprised with recent studies that indicate that behavioral therapies are much more effective than medication in the treatment of autistic children.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the goals for longer standing recommended vaccines are being met, at least partially.
The Brigantine Fire Department had a new firefighter Thursday, at least for a few hours.
A leading voice in the pro-vaccine movement is out with a new book about how his fight is yours also.
Startling new revelations surrounding the autism study controversy. The research that established a link between childhood vaccines and autism is now being called an elaborate fraud.
New research shows a promising new way to detect autism. Autism is a range of neuro-developmental disorders. But a new study shows a common medical screening could diagnose it more quickly than ever before.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Saturday's Ed Sheeran concert in Philadelphia, prompting some fans to adjust their plans.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Saturday's Ed Sheeran concert in Philadelphia, prompting some fans to adjust their plans.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Saturday's Ed Sheeran concert in Philadelphia, prompting some fans to adjust their plans.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico staffers were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, the networks said, one day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.
The Eagles are heading into Week 2 vs. the Titans without their Pro Bowl left guard. So how will the team replace Landon Dickerson?
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River, New Jersey, on Friday morning.
The Philadelphia area can expect a rainy Sunday, and the weather will start to feel more like fall this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside NRG Station in South Philadelphia Saturday ahead of Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Some fans said they changed their plans because of the expected protests.