Jefferson researchers score $1.3M Cancer Moonshot grant from President Biden
Hien Dang's team at Jefferson received a $1.3 million grant for "microbubble" research into treating deadly liver cancer.
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Hien Dang's team at Jefferson received a $1.3 million grant for "microbubble" research into treating deadly liver cancer.
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
You should get a colon cancer screening around age 45. 45 Plus Reasons is a campaign hyper focused on spreading awareness among Black Philadelphians, Jan Carabeo reports.
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Some research breakthroughs have led to a 33% reduction in cancer deaths over the past 30 years, according to the American Association for Cancer Research.
Millions of lives have been saved because of advances in cancer research, according to a new progress report. Thursday, advocates were at the nation’s capital pushing for more money to keep the momentum going.
The Phillies will have the childhood cancer awareness night Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies gave a young fan and cancer survivor a makeover for his bedroom as part of the team’s support for September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Young people diagnosed with cancer is happening at an alarming pace, according to a sweeping new study that also says many cases are preventable.
Singer Jimmy Buffett died at 76 after suffering from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. Here's what to know.
80-year-old ovarian cancer survivor, Elena Costello is sharing her story from symptoms to support groups.
President Joe Biden says the first cancer-focused initiative under his advanced health research agency is a "major milestone in the fight to end cancer as we know it."
President Joe Biden says the first cancer-focused initiative under his advanced health research agency is a “major milestone in the fight to end cancer as we know it.”
The annual telecast is a crucial part of raising awareness and essential funds to support the innovative research being done by scientists.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
This week, the Philadelphia region was rocked by storm damage, Made in America was canceled, a summer camp provided a much-needed break to children battling cancer and more.
A revolutionary treatment that identifies the genetic mutations and matches them to targeted therapies is giving hope in extending the life of dogs with cancer.
There are 12 Sunrise Camps around the country that offer year-round virtual activities for more than 30,000 children.
A special treat for local children battling cancer: a summer camp filled with fun just for them. Stephanie Stahl reports about Sunrise Day Camp of Greater Philadelphia.
There's a concerning trend in oncology. New warnings about colon cancer indicate it's on the rise among younger people.
Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the latest on early detection and how it can save lives.
The advancement, biomarker testing, looks for specific genes or markers to better customize treatment plans for patients.
The goal was to expand the ranks to include more women in the fight against cancer.
Aspartame is found in about 6,000 products worldwide from diet soda to flavored water to yogurt and may cause cancer, WHO said.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie is selling pieces of late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection. Our Ray Strickland spoke to one man who camped out over 12 hours ahead of time to make sure he was able to get something.
We'll have a mild Saturday with temperatures in the 60s and nearing 70 in spots, though it's a little cooler at the Jersey Shore. Clouds build Saturday night before rain arrives overnight, and sticks around through a good chunk of the day on Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
Cpl. Matthew Snook's name will be engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. ahead of a vigil next month.
Less than a day after reopening, the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway for oil exports out of the Persian Gulf — has once again been closed by Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
You may need a light jacket if heading out. Otherwise 60s and 70s, dry weather until the evening when our next weather maker arrives. Bill Kelly has the forecast.