Nebraska woman's selfless act saves New Jersey veteran with kidney donation
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
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On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
New technology is improving the organ transplant process, which means donors can save even more lives.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at the Friday's Phillies game. And one of them will have the honor to throw the first pitch. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Aaron James lost most of his face in a 2021 work accident where he accidentally touched a live wire.
This experiment marks the longest a genetically-engineered pig kidney has functioned after a transplant, according to NYU Langone Health.
A former South Jersey firefighter is celebrating the milestone of a lifetime with the Penn Medical team that saved his life.
Living liver transplants are complicated surgeries, where the donor gives part of their liver.
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
A new mother was given a second chance at life and is able to celebrate her first Mother's Day, thanks to a stranger who allowed her to get a life-saving heart transplant.
Strickland and Fischman were reunited Friday for the first time in 20 years, now as wives and mothers, and it was something that was never assured.
An Army soldier who lost her ear has received a revolutionary transplant which saw doctors grow a brand new ear on the patient's own arm.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
Two-year-old AJ Burgess received a new kidney Wednesday after a prolonged battle with hospital officials who postponed his original October surgery when his father, a perfect donor match, violated his parole and was arrested.
A North Philadelphia-born rap artist known for hits with the likes of Jay-Z and Kanye West received a devastating diagnosis this fall-- his kidneys had failed. He's now using his talents to raise awareness about a disease that affects millions.
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services says she doesn't want to intervene in transplant decisions about a dying Pennsylvania girl when other children are just as sick.
Just because you have undergone an organ transplant doesn't mean you can't experience the joys of parenthood.
It's going to be a busy summer in the city of Philadelphia, and that means a lot of people flying to and from PHL.
A Philadelphia museum is celebrating the Declaration of Independence's 250th birthday — and clearing up some common misconceptions about it.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the department is reviewing the actions of officers in the Gayborhood during Pride celebrations.
Lynda Myers, whose family moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, in 1957, wants people to remember their story.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
It's going to be a busy summer in the city of Philadelphia, and that means a lot of people flying to and from PHL.
A Philadelphia museum is celebrating the Declaration of Independence's 250th birthday — and clearing up some common misconceptions about it.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the department is reviewing the actions of officers in the Gayborhood during Pride celebrations.
Lynda Myers, whose family moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, in 1957, wants people to remember their story.
It's going to be a busy summer in the city of Philadelphia, and that means a lot of people flying to and from PHL.
A Philadelphia museum is celebrating the Declaration of Independence's 250th birthday — and clearing up some common misconceptions about it.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the department is reviewing the actions of officers in the Gayborhood during Pride celebrations.
Lynda Myers, whose family moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, in 1957, wants people to remember their story.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
The company says it will invest at least $150 million to add 450 jobs at its Philadelphia Navy Yard headquarters.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said the gaming app Roblox has failed to protect children from sexual and mental abuse.
Mike Gansey will be tasked with getting the Sixers past the second round of the playoffs, which is something they haven't done since 2001.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cooler Monday night.
On Monday, the airport held a celebration for its employees ahead of the region's big events this summer, with fun that both workers and travelers enjoyed.