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Holly Butcher, 27, lost her battle with Ewing sarcoma, a cancer that affects the bones, but she left an inspiring message with her parents that she asked to be released to the public upon her death.
Former 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney was treated for prostate cancer last year.
A home has officially opened in Delaware County for cancer patients in need of refuge.
Sara was just 5 years old when she was diagnosed with brain cancer.
A first of its kind study suggests the world needs to lose weight to prevent cancer.
A cancer forum at the National Constitution Center on Wednesday took a brief detour into politics with former Vice President Joe Biden mincing no words.
Jacob wants people to celebrate with him by sending him cards.
A week after surgery, LFO singer Devin Lima has been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer.
CAR T is custom made for each patient and delivered once.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a second gene therapy for cancer, the first to target non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
Scientists have shown that some dogs have hundreds of millions of scent receptors, and they're finding new ways to potentially detect different kinds of cancer.
A Willow Grove family is celebrating life despite a group battle with breast cancer.
The 30-year-old woman had come in with small lumps under her arms, which had been there for two weeks.
When Paige LaRosa was 11, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
The power of personalized, precision medicine that comes from groundbreaking cancer research is happening here in Philadelphia and around the country.
American Association for Cancer Research Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon is raising money for these breakthroughs that save lives and one runner is doing the race because of a special friendship.
The FDA has approved the first treatment that genetically engineers a patients' own blood cells and turns them into an army of assassins that destroy childhood leukemia.
It was an emotional walk for 1-year-old Emilie Meza and her family as cheers and bells signified the completion of her four rounds of chemotherapy treatments.
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood revealed in a new interview that he "had a fight with a touch of lung cancer" that started three months ago.
Hundreds of people in Michigan came together to say a tear-filled final goodbye to a cancer-stricken dog who served three tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines.
"We've learned the hard way we are killing our firefighters..."
Sen. John McCain, recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, will make a dramatic return to the Senate Tuesday to cast a critical vote on health care legislation.
Sen. John McCain, 80, has been diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor, Mayo Clinic doctors directly involved in the senator's care told CNN exclusively. The doctors spoke directly to CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
A first-of-its-kind cancer treatment, developed here in Philadelphia, won a unanimous endorsement on Wednesday from FDA advisors.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta 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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta 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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta 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.
Chester Asher says Pennsylvania is the "snack belt of America," and for over a century, Asher's Chocolate Co. has been a big part of it.
A large sinkhole has opened up at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night.
A teen was shot in Linwood, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, authorities said.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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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.
Team Sheetz or Team Wawa?! Sheetz fans flocked to the company's new location in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Thursday morning for freebies and coffee, and told CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey why they love the Wawa competitor so much.
Thursday will be slightly cooler around the Delaware Valley compared to yesterday's weather, but high temperatures will still make it above freezing today -- and stay there for the next 7-10 days.
A large sinkhole opened up in Conshohocken after a water main break was reported Wednesday night. The hole is located at West 10th Avenue and Colwell Lane, near Sutcliffe Park.
A stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia is shut down as crews make emergency repairs. The closure will remain in place until further notice as the Philadelphia Water Department performs "emergency infrastructure maintenance supporting the drinking water system," the city said.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed, forcing the roadway to close for hours. Crews were in the process of demolishing the canopy when it collapsed over the toll booths, and luckily nobody was hurt.