The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Dec. 25-29
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
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This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
A group of workers from Sila Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing helped present the foundation with the check.
Raymeer Bacon-El, also known as "Baby Bacon," is an Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation childhood cancer hero. Raymeer was diagnosed at 4 months old with undifferentiated soft tissue sarcoma. His family shares their story and why the foundation is so important to them.
Meet Travis Cook. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at 8 years old but with the help of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Travis has been able to receive the treatment he needs. Travis now plans to find ways to help kids going through the same struggles he faced throughout his young life.
This week, our region dealt with an EF-1 tornado in West Caln Township, our Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised over $7 million and two Philadelphia-area sisters created a brand to empower girls' basketball.
The "Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon" continues to provide just that -- hope.
Thanks to our community and partners, a grand total of $7,179,720 was raised -- the most ever in our 17-year history.
Thanks to our community and partners, a grand total of $7,166,351 was raised.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation stepped in to help Cole Fitzgerald once again after his second cancer diagnosis.
The once undruggable neuroblastoma is now responding to treatments developed by the team at CHOP.
Five Below donated $1.2 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand during our Stand For Hope Telethon.
Today is CBS Philadelphia’s 17th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon.
Cole Fitzgerald has been fighting his whole life. His family, team of doctors and the community are known as the "Fightin' Fitzgeralds."
Alex's Lemonade Stand is a family organization at its heart. The youngest members of the family are now the ones carrying on Alex's dream.
Laney Henry survived an aggressive form of brain cancer that first showed up just after her 2nd birthday. Now, she's raising money for ALSF.
Kate Bilo has more on how her family is bringing Alex's message to younger generations and helping find a cure for childhood cancer.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
CBS Philadelphia and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation have multiple ways you can participate in our telethon on June 21 to help help find a cure for all children with cancer.
A full day of fundraising for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, live from CBS Philadelphia studios from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Four-year-old Leighton McWay, her mother Alexandra and her 16-month-old brother Reese set up a lemonade stand on South Street and South Bambrey Street.
One member of the family, 4-year-old Leighton McWay, was an effective salesperson, customers said.
Clinical trials at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia helped Karina Willis become cancer-free.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Travel for Care Program helps families cover costs to treat cancer.
Willis is already quite the star on her own YouTube channel after beating cancer with help from CHOP.
Beaudin Larrabee needed 16 trips for cancer treatments to Philadelphia. That's when Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation stepped in.
A second person has been arrested for a shooting in Philadelphia that killed three people in July.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
A young Philadelphia man recalls running toward the sound of gunfire to help save lives after a double shooting in Center City.
Police say two suspects stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Brinks truck in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
A second person has been arrested for a shooting in Philadelphia that killed three people in July.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
A second person has been arrested for a shooting in Philadelphia that killed three people in July.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
A young Philadelphia man recalls running toward the sound of gunfire to help save lives after a double shooting in Center City.
Police say two suspects stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Brinks truck in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
A 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, has turned a controversial bat flip into a piece of baseball memorabilia.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
Friends and family are grieving the loss of Kenneth Blane Smith, who was killed while riding his motorcycle in Camden.
The Jonas Brothers' 2025 tour kicked off in New Jersey with a surprise guest appearance by Demi Lovato, the band's former Disney co-star.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say Michael Takacs, of Bucks County, drove to his ex-boss's house with an explosive and then set it off.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team will get the chance to play at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
A Philadelphia man told CBS News Philadelphia that he's sharing his story to warn others about this terrifying situation.
Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to steal a Ford Transit van from an elementary school in New Castle, Delaware, on Tuesday.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The scientific community is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he announced he's cutting millions from mRNA vaccine research.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
In downtown Haddonfield, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving South Jersey.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
Barring an increase in state funding to address a budget gap, SEPTA is two weeks away from cutting service on more than 100 lines across its system.
A crash in Northampton Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon left one person dead, a spokesperson for the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Former Eagles stars Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have become rookie head coaches at HBCU schools.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd homer of the season as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team will get the chance to play at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
A 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, has turned a controversial bat flip into a piece of baseball memorabilia.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
Nate Bargatze says he adopted a rescue dog from the Pennsylvania SPCA after they visited him during shows at the Wells Fargo Center.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
It sure seems like Taylor Swift could be a "very special guest" on this week's episode of the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Some much-needed safety upgrades are coming to Main Street in Newark, Delaware. The changes come after a University of Delaware student was hit and killed in April. The city and the Delaware Department of Transportation are adding more stop signs, rumble strips and signs for crosswalks. They'll go on a stretch of Main Street between Library Avenue and Haines Street.
Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson became legends on the field. The quarterback and receiver connected many times for the Eagles. They returned to NovaCare as head coaching rivals. Jackson leads Delaware State. Vick leads Norfolk State. The two all-time greats will square off in their first head-to-head match-up at Lincoln Financial Field. The highly anticipated HBCU matchup will be on Oct. 30.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
The CDC says exemptions for vaccines are at all-time high levels.
The funding would be drawn from the Pennsylvania Transit Trust Fund.