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Some children with cancer can have extreme side effects from treatment and with weakened immune systems, other illnesses can become life-threatening. One little girl had it all -- and she is still smiling.
Yash Krishnan battles, CMMRD, which means that he's at an alarmingly high risk of developing cancer. For the rest of his life, he's made it his goal to raise awareness and money in the fight against childhood cancer.
It started out with a small gesture on a massive platform.
Kade finished treatment -- and this November, he will be considered in remission.
Gibson says running the steps 880 times will be the equivalent of climbing up, then down, Mount Everest.
These little lemonade masters are showing us how to make the perfect pitcher right at home.
Vincent is only 2 years old and has had eight brain surgeries. He deserves better treatment options that don't make him sick. He deserves a cure.
Alex's mom, Liz, held a tribute on her front lawn, giving out lemonade packets and showing photos of Alex's legacy.
Cameron Wakeley beat cancer with a few bumps along the way and now, he wants to help other kids like him.
Philip Steigerwald has been through a lot, more than any 5-year-old should.
He's a little boy full of spunk, energy, and heart. But 1-year-old Vincent Nowroozi is fighting a fierce battle most of us will never know.
For all of their efforts, the Gigliottis have raised more than $200,000 for ALSF.
After two bouts of cancer and a bone marrow transplant, a less toxic treatment saved 10-year-old Danny Feltwell's life.
Michael Solomonov, chef at the nationally renowned Zahav in Philadelphia, shares his special connection to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
There was even a beer garden with local breweries participating.
Nationwide, stories of kids getting fined or being forced to have permits for lemonade stands have become more frequent.
Though she lost her battle, Alex's legacy lives on with the foundation created in her name.
Brooke was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at the age of 4.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia held its annual Alex's Lemonade Stand kickoff event on Friday and they handed out a very special award.
The event will be held at the National Constitution Center Saturday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Saturday, a 10-foot tall plastic cup was filled with over 1,700 gallons of lemonade, shattering the previous record (1,461.9 gallons) by more than 200 gallons.
Esiyah Dixon Waheed's family said the 26-year-old was killed by an alleged drunken driver while on a retreat in Missouri.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders were spotted having a conversation after practice on Wednesday.
Miguel Andujar hit a grand slam and Hunter Greene pitched six sharp innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marjorie James, a pioneering educator, returns to the classroom she once called home as the first Black teacher in the Radnor School District.
Dozens of hens and chickens were rescued from an alleged cockfighting operation in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Wednesday, ACCT Philly said.
A Pennsylvania House committee voted down a bill the Republican-controlled Senate passed to infuse new funding into SEPTA.
Esiyah Dixon Waheed's family said the 26-year-old was killed by an alleged drunken driver while on a retreat in Missouri.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is still looking for a new contract with the first day of school — Aug. 25 — less than two weeks out.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders were spotted having a conversation after practice on Wednesday.
Miguel Andujar hit a grand slam and Hunter Greene pitched six sharp innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies.
Marjorie James, a pioneering educator, returns to the classroom she once called home as the first Black teacher in the Radnor School District.
The future of transportation is taking shape inside a classroom at the Community College of Philadelphia.
Three people were injured, including two in critical condition, after a crash involving an ice cream truck in Juniata Park on Wednesday, police said.
The city of Philadelphia has agreed to return the Frank Rizzo statue to the Frank Rizzo Monument Committee.
A Pennsylvania House committee voted down a bill the Republican-controlled Senate passed to infuse new funding into SEPTA.
Esiyah Dixon Waheed's family said the 26-year-old was killed by an alleged drunken driver while on a retreat in Missouri.
The Food Bank of South Jersey said it distributed a record 23 million pounds of food in 2024, and it's on track to surpass that number this year.
A European rocket launched from French Guiana — not the American rocket launches the same night — was likely the source of the bright lights in the sky across the East Coast.
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
Maya's Mexican Ice Cream and Snacks is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and creativity.
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
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.
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 passed 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.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders were spotted having a conversation after practice on Wednesday.
Miguel Andujar hit a grand slam and Hunter Greene pitched six sharp innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champion safety Malcolm Jenkins and Bucko Kilroy will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in November.
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders sustained an oblique injury during practice Wednesday.
Eagles LG Landon Dickerson underwent surgery Wednesday morning to repair his injured meniscus, NFL league sources said.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
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. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
It sure seems like Taylor Swift could be a "very special guest" on this week's episode of the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast.
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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.
Dozens of hens and chickens were rescued from an alleged cockfighting operation in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Wednesday, ACCT Philly said. ACCT Philly said the hens will be sent to Last Chance Ranch, an animal rescue in Bucks County. ACCT Philly said it will try to find places for the healthy roosters to go, but the dressed roosters trained to fight will be euthanized.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast as the Philadelphia region is set to get hit with another round of storms.
After Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives rejected the Senate's latest plan to fund SEPTA temporarily, major cuts are looming for the Philadelphia-based public transportation system.
The community, friends and family marched through the streets of Camden, New Jersey, on Wednesday for 26-year-old Esiyah Dixon Waheed. She was killed by an alleged drunken driver while on a retreat in Missouri.
The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is celebrating its fifth straight victory in USA TODAY’s 10Best contest for the Best Historic Hotel in the country. Hotel staff and guests cheered as the winning title was opened Wednesday afternoon. Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey, came in seventh place.