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Patient, doctor reunite years after lifesaving surgery in Philadelphia

John Monaghan had the opportunity to thank Penn neurosurgeon Dr. Jan-Karl Burkhardt, who performed a lifesaving surgery on him nearly five years ago.

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Memorials at Nova Festival site in southern Israel mourn 1,200 killed in Oct. 7 attacks

Memorials at Nova Festival site in southern Israel mourn 1,200 killed in Oct. 7 attacks

Dry and mild week before weekend rain in the Philadelphia area | NEXT Weather

Dry and mild week before weekend rain in the Philadelphia area | NEXT Weather

Crisp Wednesday in Philadelphia region, tracking rain this weekend

Crisp Wednesday in Philadelphia region, tracking rain this weekend

Wawa is selling sushi at some stores in Philadelphia region

Wawa is selling sushi at some stores in Philadelphia region

Jordan Mailata reacts to Lane Johnson's retirement after 14 seasons with Eagles

Jordan Mailata reacts to Lane Johnson's retirement after 14 seasons with Eagles

Dozens gather at vigil to remember Philadelphia teacher killed in crash

Dozens gather at vigil to remember Philadelphia teacher killed in crash

Mayor Cherelle Parker announces details of second annual HBCU week in Philadelphia

Mayor Cherelle Parker announces details of second annual HBCU week in Philadelphia

Man killed in North Philadelphia ambush shooting

Man killed in North Philadelphia ambush shooting

Mother, boyfriend convicted in 4-year-old's Damari Carter's death

Mother, boyfriend convicted in 4-year-old's Damari Carter's death

Clear and chilly Tuesday night in Philadelphia region, but warming trend starts soon

Clear and chilly Tuesday night in Philadelphia region, but warming trend starts soon

Doctors expect measles cases in Pennsylvania to increase amid outbreak

Doctors expect measles cases in Pennsylvania to increase amid outbreak

Parents want answers after threats led to lockdowns at Philadelphia schools

Parents want answers after threats led to lockdowns at Philadelphia schools

These smart glasses let hearing-impaired viewers experience live theater

These smart glasses let hearing-impaired viewers experience live theater

Chester County man released after 2 months in ICE custody

Chester County man released after 2 months in ICE custody

Ex-NYPD sergeant says Olney “house of horrors” case hinges on Eugene Horsch

Ex-NYPD sergeant says Olney “house of horrors” case hinges on Eugene Horsch

Why South Jersey girls may be prevented from playing in soccer league

Why South Jersey girls may be prevented from playing in soccer league

3 masked men accused of stealing $40K of beef in Northeast Philadelphia

3 masked men accused of stealing $40K of beef in Northeast Philadelphia

6 teens hurt after SUV crashes into crowd in Lindenwold, N.J.

6 teens hurt after SUV crashes into crowd in Lindenwold, N.J.

Witness describes scene after SUV slams into crowd in Lindenwold, N.J.

Witness describes scene after SUV slams into crowd in Lindenwold, N.J.

Eagles OT Lane Johnson announces retirement after 14 seasons

Eagles OT Lane Johnson announces retirement after 14 seasons

Tuesday will be the coolest day this week, with 70s returning Wednesday

Tuesday will be the coolest day this week, with 70s returning Wednesday

Investigators dismantle laboratory found in the basement of 'house of horrors' in Olney

Investigators dismantle laboratory found in the basement of 'house of horrors' in Olney

Lockdowns lifted on 4 Philadelphia schools following apparents threats

Lockdowns lifted on 4 Philadelphia schools following apparents threats

Apparent threats against 2 Philadelphia schools prompt lockdowns

Apparent threats against 2 Philadelphia schools prompt lockdowns

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