Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Prepares For Major Expansion
The 88 room addition will help the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut Street provide more families with place to live while seeking medical care for their children in Philadelphia.
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The 88 room addition will help the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut Street provide more families with place to live while seeking medical care for their children in Philadelphia.
John Hashim's journey to a GED began in Congo, where by the age of 14 he'd he lost his entire family to tribal wars.
Eight-hundred K-3 teachers are sitting in classrooms at Fels High this week, sharing strategies about how to teach reading.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority Board on Wednesday approved new restrictions on employee leave time meant to curb abuses by salaried staff, including disgraced former director Vince Fenerty.
Fraternal Order of Police president John McNesby says Grossman, a career prosecutor, knows many of those in the police department because of her more than 21-years as an assistant DA.
'Adulting is Hard' is a new campaign at Drexel University aimed at letting students know that it's okay to fail once in a while.
City Commissioners unanimously approved on-beach parking at Baker Avenue.
Liberals spent the past few days shaking in their boots over speculation that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is planning to retire.
Rodeph Shalom Rabbi Eli Freedman says when he was first contacted to participate in a Middle East conference called "An American Caravan for Peace" he thought it was a scam.
There was no evidence of major progress Monday toward a new state budget due on Friday.
A year after it was first convened, New Jersey's Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault released its report and recommendations.
Come September 29, the new SNES Classic can be yours. For $80, you get the console, two controllers and HDMI output.
Immigration attorneys from our area are working to digest what the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to partially allow the travel ban means for individuals from the affected countries.
If you have information technology skills, there's a good chance Philadelphia companies want you.
With the Senate health care bill on the fast track, local child health care providers and their patients' parents talked about the impact it would have on them.
An observance at the Korean War Memorial at 2nd and Dock Streets marked an important moment in our nation's history.
Speaking to reporters after a panel discussion Monday at the Food Trust in Center, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP bill would have what she called a devastating impact on women's health.
Licenses and Inspections, which issues the permits, says some spots are grandfathered in under the old rules, and the permits can't be revoked because of the new law.
A summer food program starts Monday at Rodeph Shalom Synagogue for kids who rely on their free school lunches to eat.
A couple of South Jersey communities are still cleaning up after a nasty storm with straight-line winds took down trees and power lines.
Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard has long been little more than a pedestrian thoroughfare -- but city officials hope some new amenities will change that.
The dunes are coming to Margate a bit later than expected and at a time local officials are not thrilled about.
The SEPTA board has given the green light to the Boulevard Direct service.
A Haddonfield lawyer is celebrating a victory before the nation's highest court this past week on the question of free speech protections.
Mayor Jim Kenney on Wednesday announced two ways the city is countering the federal stance on the issue.
The Phillies will turn to Jesús Luzardo on Tuesday to open Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Braves.
Brigantine estimates that hundreds of feet of beach were washed away, just three years after a beach replenishment project.
LeBron James' contract might be the minimum, but the outlook is pretty much championship-or-bust for a franchise that has failed to advance out of the second round since 2001.
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The NFL has asked the DHS to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border.
Residents can expect to see heavy construction equipment and street closures as police continue investigating the Chew Avenue "house of horrors."
The Phillies will turn to Jesús Luzardo on Tuesday to open Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Braves.
Brigantine estimates that hundreds of feet of beach were washed away, just three years after a beach replenishment project.
LeBron James' contract might be the minimum, but the outlook is pretty much championship-or-bust for a franchise that has failed to advance out of the second round since 2001.
The NFL has asked the DHS to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border.
12th Street Catering built a garden in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood to help feed the community.
Residents can expect to see heavy construction equipment and street closures as police continue investigating the Chew Avenue "house of horrors."
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Brigantine estimates that hundreds of feet of beach were washed away, just three years after a beach replenishment project.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
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.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
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.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
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.
The Phillies will turn to Jesús Luzardo on Tuesday to open Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Braves.
LeBron James' contract might be the minimum, but the outlook is pretty much championship-or-bust for a franchise that has failed to advance out of the second round since 2001.
The NFL has asked the DHS to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border.
The Bears will look to rally from last week's ugly loss to the Vikings when they host the Eagles on Monday night at Soldier Field.
LeBron James joined Philadelphia 76ers teammates including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown for press conferences at the team's media day.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as a nor'easter departs Monday night.
Brigantine officials are assessing what could amount to tens of millions of dollars in damage after a powerful nor’easter battered the Jersey Shore, washing away large portions of the beach and damaging the city’s promenade.
Researchers are working to find new treatments for alopecia, but until they come, doctors are hoping to break the stigma. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story of how one young girl is fighting back.
The Sixers introduced their new star-studded starting five at media day after an offseason where they landed LeBron James and acquired Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Celtics.
As Jersey Shore towns continue to dry out from the weekend nor'easter, there is a major health concern that can creep in: mold. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains what you can do if you're worried about mold.