11th Annual 'CHOP Prom' Gives Patients A Nice Distraction
Patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia spent the day getting pampered in preparation for the 11th annual patient prom.
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Patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia spent the day getting pampered in preparation for the 11th annual patient prom.
It was a day of pampering and beauty treatments for some special young ladies who have all undergone facial surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
A 17-year-old Kingsessing boy, along the 5300 block of Lindbergh Blvd., is in the hospital tonight after police say he was shot in the face by his best friend.
Patients at a Philadelphia children's hospital were treated to a superhero surprise outside their windows this week.
Close to 1,000 Temple University took part in the annual "HootaThon"
The convoy of toys arrived at Children's Hospital on Monday with a police escort.
The 15th annual 98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon kicks off Tuesday morning.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $25-million grant.
The fight against autism is a personal one for Jeffrey Lurie, who has a family member on the spectrum.
Tuesday marked one year since then 8-year-old Zion Harvey became the first child to undergo a double-hand transplant.
Thousands of young patients are treated there and now there's a new building at CHOP that's more welcoming to children with autism.
Two local hospitals are joining forces to provide expert care for mothers and babies in the East Norriton area.
It was a reunion for the families of children who had life-changing surgeries while most of them were still in the womb.
The 2016-17 U.S. News and World Report Best Children's Hospital National Rankings ranked CHOP among the best.
Kids at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia got a free preview Wednesday morning of an annual festival being held a few blocks away.
The children of the 'Friends Select' school in Center City are giving back, to children just like themselves, and their fittingly being called 'Helpful Heroes'.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia received a $5 million philanthropic gift from the Wawa foundation.
Lead poisoning in children. Senator Bob Casey held a roundtable discussion on the topic Monday at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to come up with ways to address the problem, which he calls a matter of basic justice.
On their 50th anniversary world tour, The Who, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are making music history and raising money and awareness for a charity called Who Cares Teen Cancer America.
Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World visited with an enthusiastic crowd at The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia.
Doctors and donors filled the Valley Forge Casino for the CHOP fundraiser, but it wasn't your typical fundraiser.
Devon Still announced on social media that his daughter has undergone her final treatment and beat cancer.
Philadelphia's two leading children's hospitals are joining forces for the unprecedented partnership.
Authorities say, the vehicle was going around illegally parked cars when he struck the 4 pedestrians. The driver of the vehicle says he did not see them.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Mothers' Milk Bank opened Wednesday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
The Philadelphia area can expect a few crisp mornings before summer-like temperatures return.
The goal of "Good Night Lights" at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is to brighten up the day for seriously ill kids going through treatment at the hospital.
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday night in Philadelphia's Kensington section.
At the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, 31,363 fans showed up to watch the team get ready for the National League Division Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
Some of Philadelphia's most popular historic sites are closed, but plenty of parks, museums and attractions remain open.
The Philadelphia area can expect a few crisp mornings before summer-like temperatures return.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
The goal of "Good Night Lights" at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is to brighten up the day for seriously ill kids going through treatment at the hospital.
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday night in Philadelphia's Kensington section.
At the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, 31,363 fans showed up to watch the team get ready for the National League Division Series.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
As America faces a growing shortage of skilled trade workers, one profession is heating up fast: welding.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Jersey Shore communities are preparing for the impacts of two tropical systems swirling in the Atlantic, Humberto and Imelda.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
At the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, 31,363 fans showed up to watch the team get ready for the National League Division Series.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said he let his frustrations boil over after the win over the Buccaneers and took full accountability for the cryptic post.
Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes signed his qualifying offer to return to the Sixers for the 2025-26 season.
Top Philadelphia Phillies prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford remain on Dave Dombrowski's radar for 2026.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Hulu has released a docuseries on the death of Ellen Greenberg, the Philadelphia schoolteacher who was found dead inside her Manayunk apartment in 2011.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
The legendary singer-songwriter was set to tour in support of his book, "Cat on the Road to Findout," which will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 7.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region on Thursday will be sunny and beautiful with a high of 71 degrees. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
A large police presence shut down a portion of Broad Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday. In this case, officers weren't responding to a crime, but instead, it was to something that they hope will help kids in need of a little joy.
Wednesday night's Phillies vs. Phillies intrasquad scrimmage didn't mean anything, but that didn't stop fans of all ages from packing Citizens Bank Park to cheer for the team and get warmed up for the playoffs.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Railroad Administration are warning SEPTA that it must make changes to ensure safety after multiple fires on Regional Rail cars this year.
Dr. Ala Stanford formally announced she is running for Congress, and she has the endorsement of retiring Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans. Stanford started her campaign outside the Germantown home of her mentor and former elementary school principal. Stanford, a pediatric surgeon, author, and university professor, gained national recognition in 2020. She founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to increase access to testing in African American communities during the pandemic.