7x Paralympic medalist reflects on lessons of empowerment she learned at Variety Camp
Allow us to reintroduce you to Amanda McGrory, the seven-time Paralympic medalist who earned her wings at the Variety Camp in Montgomery County.
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Allow us to reintroduce you to Amanda McGrory, the seven-time Paralympic medalist who earned her wings at the Variety Camp in Montgomery County.
Twenty-seven years ago, CBS News Philadelphia introduced you to an 11-year-old Amanda McGrory, who loved to play basketball and was just starting to race. McGrory grew up and went on to become a seven-time Paralympic medalist and renowned marathon racer.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
Talk about bravery and determination. A patient from Nemours Children’s Hospital takes part in the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships. Stephanie Stahl reports.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paralympic Games start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Hunter Woodhall won his first Paralympic gold medal Friday at the Stade de France, the same stadium where his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic gold just weeks earlier.
The village reopened on Aug. 21, transformed to meet the specific needs of the 4,400 para-athletes.
Two former gold medalists, Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves, will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris next week.
A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle, turning obstacles into triumphs. After being treated at a rehabilitation hospital in the city after a freak accident, she now works there.
A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle after being treated at a rehabilitation facility. She now works at that hospital. As we uncover the heart behind the headline, there's also a link to the Paralympics which are approaching. Stephanie Stahl reports on a hometown hero.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was granted parole after serving more than half the sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
It's a record-breaking Philadelphia Marathon Weekend with about 35,000 runner signups. We caught up with a wheelchair racer ready to continue her win streak.
Russia will not be able to enter its athletes in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
A fixture of the Paralympics is heading to the computer screen, thanks to Drexel University students: it's a first-of-its-kind 'video game' that favors sound over sight.
It's not your grandfather's wheelchair that Ryan Chalmers has been rolling across the United States, but a sleek racing model.
In advance of this month's Paralympic Games in London USA wheelchair basketball head coach Jim Glatch visited Philadelphia, for a special camp for youngsters.
Brad Snyder can still see in his dreams. He can envision himself churning through the water. He can see himself standing on a podium. And receiving a gold medal. Then he opens his eyes and sees black.
After losing a leg in Iraq, Josh Olson is now participating in the Paralympics.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Students at Coatesville Area High School took the lead in celebrating Black History Month in a full day program for the community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
The family of a man who died after being taken into custody by ICE is demanding to know exactly what happened.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he set a Bensalem home on fire with several people inside in 2025, officials said.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
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.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
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.
Brutally cold temperatures and wind chills are on the way, but before then, Philly is continuing efforts to remove snow from last week's winter storm.
The Philadelphia Flower Show is weeks away, but on Sunday, Feb. 8 through Feb. 16, you can get a sneak peek of the show at the King of Prussia Mall.
The Center City dive bar Dirty Franks is now requiring customers to be 25 years old or older to enter. The bar, covered in murals of famous people named Frank outside, sits at 13th and Pine streets.
Delmarva Power wants to raise rates between 16 to 24% depending on a household's usage, but Democrats want that proposal to be rejected.
Bill Kelly says an Arctic blast will hit the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.