New program honors CHOP doctor killed while riding bike
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
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A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
New medical backpacks for young leukemia patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are being created and distributed in memory of a little girl and in honor of Dr. Barbara Friedes, a pediatric oncologist who was killed while riding her bike.
A 17-year-old from the Middle East is being celebrated for her resilience and bravery after enduring over 20 surgeries for a rare congenital condition called Goldenhar Syndrome.
A teenager from the Middle East is being celebrated for her resilience and bravery after enduring over 20 surgeries for a rare congenital condition called Goldenhar Syndrome.
Kids whose hands and arms look different are climbing to new heights at Camp Rock, hosted by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
A camp hosted by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is empowering kids with limb differences through rock climbing.
A new treatment for childhood leukemia that was researched in Philadelphia is saving lives. Stephanie Stahl has the story.
A new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
Police said an 11-month-old baby is in extremely critical condition after falling out of a second-story window of a West Philly home.
Jeffrey Lurie is donating $50 million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to boost research into autism's impact across the lifespan.
The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is making a super-sized donation to research autism. The $50 million gift from Jeffrey Lurie is going to Penn and CHOP and it's being described as transformational for millions of families. Stephanie Stahl reports on the big announcement.
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is donating $50 million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to support a new autism research initiative, the team and the institutions announced said.
A team of doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine treated a baby with a gene editing technology customized for his rare disease for the first time ever.
The CRISPR gene editing therapy has been used for other diseases like sickle cell, but this is the first time it's been customized for one patient.
The first patient to receive a new gene therapy at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is now living pain-free for the first time.
A new gene therapy, developed at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, has been approved by the FDA and is being used to transform lives.
Authorities said Michael Vahey was intoxicated when he struck Barbara Friedes, who was biking on Spruce Street, in July 2024.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Audrey Evans was the co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House and a pediatric oncologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Natalie Dormer, who you might recognize from "Game of Thrones" or "Elementary" plays Evans in the new film "Audrey's Children." Stephanie Stahl reports.
A measles case was detected in a person who recently visited multiple Children's Hospital of Philadelphia facilities, health officials said.
Philadelphia health officials are warning that a child who has measles could have exposed other people to the highly contagious virus at two locations in the city.
Ridley High School's R-Thon raises money and awareness for childhood cancer and cardiac research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Cleats worn by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts are being auctioned off to benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia through the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" program.
The world's smallest heart pump helped save a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia patient's life. Now that it's been FDA-approved for younger children, doctors say it will help even more.
New high-tech help for young heart patients has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Doctors say this will allow them to save more lives, an important milestone as we kick off American Heart Month.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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.
With the midterms 45 days away, the Supreme Court has blocked a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting. Deadlines to register are less than 30 days from now.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have until Oct. 13 to pass legislation to save skill games after a recent court decision.
Saturday brings lower humidity with a mix of sun and clouds, then Sunday kicks off a wet week with chances of showers each day until next weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
In this week's edition of the Friday Football Frenzy, Interboro beat Sun Valley, Audenried defeated Edison and much more. Here's some of the top highlights from around the Philadelphia region.
Grant Gilmore says that Saturday will be the best day of the weekend with mild and comfortable temps. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.