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One cardiologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doesn't just monitor human hearts.
A northeast Philadelphia community center needs help cooking for and feeding the homebound.
Residents of the financially challenged city of Camden may benefit from the opening of three shops inside a newly opened 12-story dorm on the campus of Rutgers-Camden.
Pennsylvania education officials have appointed a political activist and Philadelphia minister to guide the Chester-Upland School District out of its latest financial problem.
The judge presiding over a 2010 Southwest Philadelphia shooting has reconsidered the sentence he imposed on the shooter.
Local video game developers, computer programmers and film makers were among those recognized for their work Friday night during 2nd annual Philly Geek Awards at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Word from officials Friday that there is a new case of West Nile Virus in our area.
The one millionth visitor to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square was greeted by a roaring group of staff members Friday.
One of the largest annual Red Cross blood drives in the region is taking place Saturday in South Philadelphia.
Some Wildwood residents are filing complaints about the obscene T-shirts being sold in plain view on the boardwalk.
More surveillance cameras may be part of the answer as city officials briefed City Council on what they admit is an 'uptick' in violence at recreation centers and in the parks.
A coalition of dental health groups wants to make better brushing part of the "back-to-school" routine. They've launched a campaign to get kids brushing twice a day, for two minutes.
"I created a program three years ago to help women in this economy to gain hope and confidence," says Marc Voci, whose salon is in Folsom, Pa.
It is a warped, two-foot section of I-beam, a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, that will become part of a September 11th memorial at Gloucester County College.
Bloomingdale's in Willow Grove offered the makeovers by Lancôme's national make-up artist, Manuel Villegas.
The Penn State Board of Trustees held a conference call on Sunday evening to talk about the tough sanctions imposed on the school and football program after the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
It was a beautiful, sunny day to take a walk in Philadelphia, and I had lots of company.
Over 35,000 union workers were estimated to have attended this afternoon's Stand for America rally at Eakins Oval.
Presidential contender Mitt Romney has picked Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate. And there is reaction from New Jersey's junior US Senator.
When describing the Paul Ryan pick, La Salle Political Science Professor Ed Turzanski used a term that many other political pundits have used....Bold.
The free festival will run from noon until 7:30 Saturday night, with two stages, one at Cecil B. Moore near Broad and the other along Cecil B. near 17th.
Republican Party leaders were calling for a bold move on Vice President and Mitt Romney followed their lead.
Union members planned to turn out by the thousands Saturday to support a second bill of rights for the American worker and express their disappointment in the Democratic Party.
Chat Tran immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 1999.
The annual summer ceremony was happening Friday at Penn and Drexel and Temple universities.
A very nice extended holiday weekend in the Philadelphia region continues into Sunday, although a few spots near and around the Jersey Shore may see a spotty shower or sprinkle.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
A very nice extended holiday weekend in the Philadelphia region continues into Sunday, although a few spots near and around the Jersey Shore may see a spotty shower or sprinkle.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
A woman died, and another woman was injured in a crash near the Philadelphia Zoo on Girard Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
Four people were hurt in three separate shootings early Saturday morning in Philadelphia, police say.
A Philadelphia mother is on a mission to honor her son's life by pushing to make interstates safer after he was shot and killed on I-95 in March 2025.
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the former Philadelphia union leader in federal prison on bribery and embezzlement charges, is a free man.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
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.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Owls added two pick-6 scores as Temple beat Rhode Island 38-14 on Saturday in the team's season opener.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Sunday as Labor Day weekend continues.
According to the New Jersey Globe, the New York Times, and NJ.com, Caldwell is the subject of an internal investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations.
This upcoming NFL season, analysts predict legal sports betting will hit roughly $30 billion, which is roughly the same amount as last season.
The Philadelphia area can expect gorgeous weather for Labor Day weekend. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
The New Jersey Globe was the first to report that Dale Caldwell is the subject of an internal investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations.