Pa. man throws out first pitch at Phillies game after double lung transplant
Months after getting a double lung transplant, Kevin Christ, who couldn't take a breath without help for most of his life, threw out the first pitch at the Phillies game.
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Months after getting a double lung transplant, Kevin Christ, who couldn't take a breath without help for most of his life, threw out the first pitch at the Phillies game.
Kevin Christ was born prematurely with serious lung issues and spent his early childhood on a ventilator and the next three decades tethered to oxygen.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.
The Phillies honored the Glenmoore Little League baseball team on Tuesday night after they competed in the Little League Baseball World Series last month.
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Whether you're about to throw something on the grill for a BBQ or simply enjoy the long holiday weekend, here's a list of things to do in the Philadelphia region.
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A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing to restrict the use of a controversial parking enforcement tactic in private parking lots.
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Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.