CHOP Begins Examining 5-Year-Old Girl With Leukemia
The medical team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia began their examination of 5-year-old Nora Situm, who is battling Leukemia and will undergo a new gene therapy treatment.
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The medical team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia began their examination of 5-year-old Nora Situm, who is battling Leukemia and will undergo a new gene therapy treatment.
An argument between an exterminator and a center city doctor led to her gruesome death inside the basement of her home, police said Thursday.
Police sources tell CBS Philly that a person of interest was taken into custody Wednesday evening in connection with the murder of a Center City doctor.
A reward of $35,000 is now being offered for the arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible for the gruesome murder of a doctor who was found bound and burned inside her Center City apartment earlier this week.
But, they say 35-year-old Melissa Ketunuti's body was on fire, found by her dog walker, in the basement of her row-home along the 1700 block of Naudain Street.
Doctors at CHOP say cancer among adolescents is on the rise.
Police say the Good Samaritan, identified as 27-year-old sanitation worker Nelson Mandela Myers, was walking to work around 4:30 a.m. found the girl under the bleachers of an athletic field.
Doctors say they expect the twins -- Allison June and Amelia Lee Tucker -- will now enjoy full, healthy, and independent lives.
Two children were transported to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Wednesday night after a fire broke out at a home in the city's Belmont neighborhood.
Officials say surgeons at a Philadelphia hospital have successfully completed operations to separate 8-month-old twin girls from New York who were joined at the lower chest and abdomen.
Surgeons at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia were scheduled to operate Wednesday to separate 8-month-old twins from New York joined at the lower chest and abdomen.
Courtney Simmons, 17, is a cancer survivor who says donations like this have helped young people like her.
Chris reviews Michelle Obama's speech from the Democratic National Convention last night. He talks to CBS 3's Chris May from Charlotte, WOGL's Frank Lewis from Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, Tom McGrath of the Philly Post and Larry O'Connor of Breitbart TV.
Patients travel from across the country to undergo proton therapy through Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, often staying in Philadelphia for weeks or months at considerable expense. Now someone's there to help.
One cardiologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doesn't just monitor human hearts.
A new study on child obesity indicates that students gain less weight if they go to schools in states with stronger laws about what foods can be sold outside their breakfast and lunch programs.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has decided to file a lawsuit against the maker of "Buckyballs" a popular magnetic desk toy, following a years-long investigation.
The report in the journal "Pediatrics" found that hospital admissions for abuse injuries rose in direct relation to an area's mortgage foreclosure rate.
A Montgomery County judge ordered a Bridgeport couple held for trial on Thursday on all charges for nearly starving their 6-year-old son to death.
Montgomery County authorities have charged a Bridgeport, Pa. couple with assault and endangerment for nearly starving their six-year-old son to death.
Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has been following the first fetal surgery patient at CHOP who was back in town for a special reunion.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has scored top honors in more pediatric specialties than any other hospital in the nation in US News and World Report's survey of Best Childrens' Hospitals.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the hit and run of a young girl on a bike in Delaware County Thursday evening.
Police in Delaware County have identified two suspects in the shooting of a 12-year-old girl on Monday afternoon.
A 7-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was reportedly struck by a motorcycle in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday evening.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
A memorial honoring Billy McWilliams, who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2023, was destroyed one day after what would have been his 19th birthday.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia is collecting new and gently used coats for its Gear Up for Winter initiative.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies appear intent on giving prospect Justin Crawford the opportunity to be part of their starting outfield in 2026.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Jayden Daniels won't face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 as the Washington Commanders are shutting down their quarterback for the rest of the season.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars. Madeleine Wright reports.
St. Joe's women's basketball coach Cindy Griffin and her daughter Kaylie, one of the team's point guards, have their eyes set on the NCAA tournament this season.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a partly cloudy and very cold Tuesday night.
The construction is part of the ongoing I-95 CAP project in Philadelphia.
The tribute concert for Pierre Robert will be on Wednesday night at The Fillmore.