Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts Surf Day for kids with autism, other developmental disabilities
Eagles cheerleaders and mascot Swoop were on the shoreline to cheer on the surfers on Hard Rock Beach.
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Eagles cheerleaders and mascot Swoop were on the shoreline to cheer on the surfers on Hard Rock Beach.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July and receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
This year's event raised $16 million for autism research and care, and since it began the event has raised a total of over $50 million.
The treatment is for children with autism and is based on positive reinforcement. Doctors say it can be very effective, but early intervention is critical. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
One study found that about 40% of U.S. adults with autism are unemployed.
Parents and dental experts in the United Kingdom created a website for families with children on the spectrum.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its website on vaccine safety to claim the research on autism and vaccines is not conclusive. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is reminding people that Halloween is for everyone and that a little understanding can go a long way.
New opportunities are brewing on the grounds of the Delaware County courthouse for neurodiverse employees and people with disabilities.
Employees at the Delaware County Courthouse have a new spot to grab their morning coffee, and for the team running the cart, it marks a powerful step toward independence in the workplace. Madeleine Wright reports.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
President Trump announced the Food and Drug Administration believes the use of acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications — during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism, though medical experts have said the medication is safe.
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
Kambel Smith will be working on a new sculpture at Smith Memorial Playground. It'll be in his medium of choice - cardboard. Jan Carabeo catches up with the local artist referred to as the "Cardboard Genius."
Jeffrey Lurie is donating $50 million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to boost research into autism's impact across the lifespan.
The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is making a super-sized donation to research autism. The $50 million gift from Jeffrey Lurie is going to Penn and CHOP and it's being described as transformational for millions of families. Stephanie Stahl reports on the big announcement.
At Historic Germantown on Germantown Avenue, Kambel Smith's latest exhibit showcases about a dozen of his sculptures constructed mostly from humble cardboard. His recreations of Philadelphia landmarks including the Chinatown Friendship Gate, the former Philadelphia Police Roundhouse and the Ben Franklin Bridge take visitors' breath away. Jan Carabeo reports.
It was all about the glitz and glam at the Supper Club in Turnersville for the 2025 Durand School prom.
It was all about the glitz and glam at the Supper Club in Turnersville for the 2025 Durand School prom. Kerri Corrado reports.
A Norristown family is grateful that their favorite team, through its autism foundation, is helping to fund breakthrough research that could be a game changer.
Research supported by the Eagles Autism Foundation is focused on a little girl in Montgomery County with the hopes of eventually finding new treatments for autism. Stephanie Stahl joins us now with more on the Eagles connection.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
D4M Skiano, whose real name is Amir Johnson Daye, was shot in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood on July 5, 2020.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
D4M Skiano, whose real name is Amir Johnson Daye, was shot in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood on July 5, 2020.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
D4M Skiano, whose real name is Amir Johnson Daye, was shot in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood on July 5, 2020.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
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
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
Police are responding to the attempted theft of an ATM at a 7-Eleven store at Tyson and Rowland avenues in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.
Opening statements are expected to start Tuesday in a landmark trial involving several state attorneys general and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Crews were called to a burning home on Orianna Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The Oxford borough council voted 5-2 on Monday night to disband the town's police department. Officers will merge into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.
A 1-year-old boy is back safe with his family after being abducted in a stolen car in Philadelphia.