How CHOP helped a teen get through a scary ordeal with epilepsy
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
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A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Ava Clopton, 9, asked the Eagles if they could meet her and other patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ahead of her checkup. The team then invited her to training camp.
Nathan McConnell and his family had no idea he had epilepsy linked to a brain tumor until they turned to the team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
Emily Whitehead, now 20 years old, was the first child to get a breakthrough cancer treatment — CAR-T cell therapy. The medical breakthrough, which saved her life, happened at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
At 6 months old, Nicholas became the youngest patient at CHOP to get the gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chief resident Dr. Barbara Friedes was struck and killed while riding her bike in July 2025.
The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation played a big role in helping a mother and daughter beat childhood cancer.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
A report is expected on the mayor's desk within 180 days, after which Cherelle Parker said she'll establish an independent committee to review the findings and all details related to the collapse.
Ring camera video showed the moment a CHOP parking garage partially collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
One person has died, and two people are missing after a partial collapse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage under construction in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood Wednesday.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
One year ago, a baby from Delaware County became the first person in the world to receive a new revolutionary therapy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Austin Louis, 20, says the CRISPR treatment he received at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for sickle cell disease changed everything, allowing him to live without pain for the first time.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
After seeing a story on CBS News Philadelphia, a Los Angeles dog got the pacemaker it needed.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Eleven-year-old Kolin, who received a life-saving heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, dreams of becoming a chef when he grows up.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Emergency crews are searching for a missing woman who officials say helped rescue a girl struggling in the Delaware River.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Emergency crews are searching for a missing woman who officials say helped rescue a girl struggling in the Delaware River.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Police say a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old threw rocks and sticks off an overpass over Route 30 in Valley Township, Pennsylvania.
A masked man pointed an AR-style rifle at another man in an armed robbery in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, according to police.
A look inside one Philadelphia school where students don't have access to their phones for the whole day.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
Emergency crews are searching for a missing woman who officials say helped rescue a girl struggling in the Delaware River.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
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."
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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.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity, and highs near 82 degrees. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is tracking the next weather maker arriving later this week.
911 dispatch says the Norfolk Southern train struck the car around 10 p.m. near Arch Street and 2nd Avenue in Royersford, Montgomery County.
Newly obtained court documents are filling in the critical minutes before a deadly crash involving a stolen vehicle and a police chase. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen reports.
Emergency crews in New Jersey are suspending a search for a missing woman who officials say helped rescue a girl struggling in the Delaware River until Tuesday morning. Officials are now calling it a recovery mission. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
A 14-year-old and an 11-year-old have been arrested after damaging at least 17 vehicles when they threw rocks and other objects off a highway overpass in Chester County, police say.