Police Identify Body Of Burned CHOP Doctor Found Inside Center City Home
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.
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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.
The Eagles' head coach went room to room in the oncology ward, accompanied by the mascot "Swoop," signing autographs and posing for pictures with the young patients.
Joe Conti, head of the Pa. LCB, says bottles of wine costing upwards of $1,000 will be available for tasting.
Thanks to six months of hard work by volunteers, patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia now have a new rooftop garden and play to enjoy while they are being treated at Seashore House.
Four people are dead after a pre-dawn rowhouse fire near 5200 Chancellor St. in West Philadelphia. Two of the dead are children.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside their North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philly area. The main concern will be damaging wind gusts, but there is also a low-end tornado risk.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside their North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside their North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
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."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
Willie Lampkin might be listed at 5 feet, 11 inches, but he's been a standout at Philadelphia Eagles training camp so far.
A Philadelphia woman says she's been living between two vacant homes for eight years. Now, she says the grass is taking over, and she's worried about stray cats and raccoons running around.
Kadafi Fleming is the older brother of 16-year-old Azzubair Outen-Fleming, who was charged in the deadly shooting of Billy Schmidt on June 6 near his South Philly home, according to U.S. Marshals.
Experts say they hope changing the name of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will improve the diagnosis and treatment for women.
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday laying out new recommendations for childhood vaccinations, and during his remarks, he mentioned that autism had a role in the guidance.