South Jersey Firefighter Working To Help Others After Beating Colorectal Cancer
Maschke had colorectal cancer despite no warning signs showing up in his bloodwork and his doctor telling him he was too young for a colonoscopy.
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Maschke had colorectal cancer despite no warning signs showing up in his bloodwork and his doctor telling him he was too young for a colonoscopy.
Amaya and her family know all about what's commonly called NF, which causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue.
Health officials say there is no known connection to this second probable case and the case confirmed earlier this month.
The outside experts voted unanimously that the benefits of Moderna's shots outweigh any risks for children under 5.
Fauci, 81, has mild symptoms and has been boosted twice, the institute said in a statement.
"Streets of people that we went to school with had kids that had cancer. It touched almost everyone in this area, at least one family member," she said.
If the vaccines for young children get the go ahead, the Biden administration expects them to be available as soon as next week.
New research shows the pandemic has caused cancer screenings to drop dramatically. Penn Medicine is hoping to reverse that dangerous trend.
It will feature medical teams at Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, along with a young patient who was the first in the world to test the treatment.
Gov. Wolf announced an $8.25 million investment in ByHeart, the nation's newest FDA-registered baby formula manufacturer, located in Reading.
Black women have higher rates of breast cancer than white women, among a variety of disparities outlined in a new report from the AACR.
The high court has 30 cases before it which is an unusually high amount.
There's new hope for women with advanced breast cancer -- a drug called Enhertu, according to a study released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.
Wolf also tested positive for COVID in December 2020.
Emergency departments are dealing with a record number of gun injuries, and doctors say even if you're not directly impacted gun violence takes a toll on the community.
Police say Keon King and someone they believe to be an accomplice were seen in the area where Kada Scott's body was found in Philadelphia.
The Phillies will be inducing a youth movement in 2026, and prospect Aidan Miller could hit his way into the big-league plans.
Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash.
Voter enthusiasm and turnout could be critical to the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
The distressed fox has been spotted in Broomall and Havertown, GoodBoy Dog Recovery said.
Kada Scott, the 23-year-old Philadelphia woman who was kidnapped and killed, was preparing to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding.
A state rep, whose district includes Philadelphia, is reintroducing legislation for the fifth time to ban Native American names and mascots in Pennsylvania public schools.
New photos released by the FBI in Philadelphia show the suspects wanted for attempting to rob an armored truck at a Wawa in Holmesburg on Oct. 17.
Another fire at a Camden metal recycling yard has reignited frustration and questions about who's responsible for keeping nearby families safe.
Voter enthusiasm and turnout could be critical to the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
With no end in sight to the government shutdown, concern is growing among South Jersey SNAP recipients over the possibility of benefits being delayed.
A man was injured after being shot by police in East Windsor Township, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning, police said.
New Castle County Police are investigating after dozens of tire slashings in North Wilmington, Delaware.
Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy in the Philadelphia area with highs in the 60s.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, has left a 16-year-old boy dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
A doctor in Allentown marks breast cancer awareness month with a growing collection of pink shoes — a tribute with a personal connection.
A South Jersey facility called Project Walk has this non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy that is helping a lifeguard who broke his neck.
After treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Landon Gallo is back to running and playing.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
By HughE Dillon.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning, police said.
The City of Philadelphia announced an array of road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours ahead of the annual Philly Bike Ride this Saturday.
SEPTA officials faced questions from council members over its federal mandate to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV railcars.
A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
PATCO service has been restored after a PSE&G power outage at the Westmont Substation on Wednesday morning.
The Phillies will be inducing a youth movement in 2026, and prospect Aidan Miller could hit his way into the big-league plans.
Joel Embiid isn't listed on the injury report and is set to play in the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener vs. the Boston Celtics.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
The two-time Super Bowl champion and longest-tenured Philadelphia Eagle in history announced he is coming out of retirement.
Owen Tippett and Tyson Foerster each scored twice and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Monday night.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
By HughE Dillon.
The Philly Pops are back, and the group will perform at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia this weekend.
From a Taylor Swift–inspired drag brunch to a rock legend in Atlantic City, this weekend in Philly has something for every kind of fan.
Celebrities from Philly and beyond have begun paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D'Angelo, who died Tuesday at 51.
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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.
Seventh graders at Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School read their favorite books to Maverick, one of seven dogs certified to work alongside students.
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia on Wednesday welcomed students from Kobe, Japan, to City Hall for the Global Youth Exchange Program.
Part of the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia is closed until further notice because of a sinkhole. Officials say the stretch from Race Street to JFK Boulevard.
The Philadelphia Zoo will be decked out this weekend for Halloween and the family-friendly "Boo at the Zoo" event. It's happening Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all the festivities are included with the price of admission. Hear more from Dani Hogan, the zoo's director of mission integration.
Prosecutors say Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama set fire to a pizza shop in June 2022 to collect insurance money. The building collapsed, killing fire Lt. Sean Williamson. Jim Donovan has this story and your other morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
