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Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
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Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
A group of Philadelphia third graders can now say their names have traveled to space and around the moon, and it all started with a simple assignment.
Social media users posted videos online reportedly showing a fireball streaking across the sky Tuesday afternoon. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains the science behind what may be happening.
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.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Larry Williams, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, says an experimental injection is helping him recover and move again three years after he sustained a spinal cord injury in a cycling accident.
Doctors say AI is especially helpful to radiologists with the ability to see and analyze mammograms like never before. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Music was at the center of Denise Bacon's life until Parkinson's disease forced her to stop playing. Then, she played her clarinet during a recent brain surgery at King's College Hospital in London, and now she's moving — and playing — better than she has in years.
Research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shows that peanut allergies have declined because of 2015 guidance that encouraged parents to expose children to the food earlier. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
A new study looks at ways people can prevent dementia with healthy eating, exercise and other lifestyle changes. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.
Police charge a sixth suspect in deadly 2022 Roxborough High School shooting.
People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a grant from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a grant from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
Janell Goldsmith is gearing up for something extraordinary: a prestigious internship with the U.S. National Science Foundation.
A remote monitoring device helps heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live a fuller life. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
Early research indicates that using cool air to reduce the pain of migraine headaches might work.
Students in Camden, New Jersey, said they were inspired after watching CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King and Blue Origin's all-women crew fly to the edge of space.
By HughE Dillon
National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
If you've ever wondered why the same temperature in Philadelphia may feel different than in Florida or elsewhere, here's why.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood on Sunday night.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood on Sunday night.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood on Sunday night.
Two people were shot Sunday near Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia, police say.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Delaware County, was an active member of the community.
One man was killed and another was wounded in a North Philadelphia shooting Sunday morning, police say.
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, said his father's cancer has spread to his bones and is "very debilitating" and "painful."
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers allowed two runs in the ninth inning after he twice loaded the bases and retired All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh on a groundout to end the game and preserve the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Iran continues to insist it's not taking part in talks with the United States and will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until certain demands are met.
A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a vessel carrying 14 people overturned in New York Harbor on Saturday night, according to police.
"Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" hits theaters on Friday, Aug. 14.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a clear August night.
Randy Bates, the owner of Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills, has died, his family said. He was 68 years old.