Child Critically Injured In Delaware Pit Bull Attack
Newark Police say an eight-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was attacked by a Pit Bull Saturday afternoon.
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Newark Police say an eight-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was attacked by a Pit Bull Saturday afternoon.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Nutter Administration are partnering to build a multipurpose facility in South Philadelphia.
A young man fighting cancer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has become a YouTube sensation. His covers of two songs by rapper Jay Z are helping to shine light on the daily difficulties faced by cancer patients.
"Human milk can be the difference between life and death," says Dr. Diane Spatz, director of lactation at CHOP.
Every summer the stories are tragic, an infant or young child left inside of a hot car by a forgetful parent or caregiver as the mercury quickly rises to unbearable temperatures.
The boy was critically injured when he fell at a home in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia Saturday morning.
The 16th annual all you can eat Super Scooper Ice Cream Festival on Penn's Landing is underway through Sunday. It's an event to benefit a worthy cause.
Families can enjoy unlimited frozen treats at Penn's Landing on July 4th through 6th to benefit the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The report, by the Policy Lab at Children's Hospital, says 17 percent of Philadelphia school students have been involved with DHS or the juvenile justice system, and 20 percent of those in high schools.
Many local hospitals have seen a slight dip in the money they're taking in, while expenses continue to climb.
Police arrested a Chester County man Saturday for allegedly firing the shot that struck an eight-year-boy as he rode his bicycle nearby.
With the arrival of prom season, some kids at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia were getting ready for a special prom celebration on Thursday night.
Dr. Taliba Foster explains how her education helped her forge a career in helping children.
An 11 year-old girl is dead after she was shot in the shoulder Saturday in her Mantua home by her two-year-old sibling.
Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia received a $3.25 million dollar gift to establish a center dedicated to a degenerative disease affecting one in every 50,000 people in the world.
Sarah Murnaghan received The "Shining Star" award from the Delaware Valley chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the annual Wishes and Dreams Winter Ball.
A new experimental way to treat people with peanut allergies, one of the most common food allergies that can cause deadly allergic reactions. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the new peanut patch.
CHOP patient Camden Divert, 10, of Pottsville, Pa., was all smiles today when he got to meet about ten therapy dogs.
The competition in the field of health care is fierce, so a good education is crucial to land a good job and to be the best in the field.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Southwest Philadelphia that left two teenagers wounded.
15-year-old Russell Drzik just had heart surgery CHOP. A successful surgery has also ended in a dream come true. He'll be attending the Eagles-Saints playoff game tonight at the Linc thanks to Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.
"Things that we let bend us out of shape, these kids just take in stride," says Wolfe, 60, who founded Heart to Hand Ministries in 1992.
Seven-year-old Jabriel O'Connor died last summer after he was found at the bottom of a city pool in the Cobbs Creek section of the city.
Janet Geissler (left) leads the Philadelphia chapter of Project Linus, and during her tenure they've donated 22,000 blankets for kids dealing with trauma.
Police say someone driving a black SUV struck a three-year-old boy at 53rd and Chestnut Streets Friday, then fled the scene.
The 36-year-old man is accused of groping a woman wearing an Easter Bunny costume at the South Hills Village Mall.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The 36-year-old man is accused of groping a woman wearing an Easter Bunny costume at the South Hills Village Mall.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company in Upper Darby Township was placed out of service Wednesday night. Now, residents are concerned about who will respond to calls.
The Philadelphia market is one of the 20 nominees in the running for the award for the fifth consecutive year.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
Providing a new approach to senior health care, Archwell Health is expanding its footprint nationwide, and has a new location in North Philadelphia. Ashley Harder has more in this latest edition of The Heartbeat.
March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and over 35% of adults are not getting enough sleep — a factor that can cause weight gain and other poor health conditions. Wakisha Bailey chats with Dr. Thanuja Hamilton, a New Jersey-based sleep medicine specialist, for tips on improving sleep — and why some couples should consider a "sleep divorce."
Temperatures will drop throughout Friday after some morning rain, hitting the 40s in the Philly area. We will feel the chill on Saturday with a low of 31 before things warm back up, with a chance at hitting 80 degrees next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
The highest court in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the state's mandatory minimum sentence for second-degree murder was unconstitutional. Under sentencing guidelines, anyone convicted of the offense had to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a punishment that justices said did not always fit the crime.
The highest court in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the state's mandatory minimum sentence for second-degree murder was unconstitutional. Under sentencing guidelines, anyone convicted of the offense had to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a punishment that justices said did not always fit the crime.