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Although our CBS3 Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon has been postponed, you can still support their efforts to help families with seriously ill children.
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Although our CBS3 Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon has been postponed, you can still support their efforts to help families with seriously ill children.
CBS3's Ukee Washington met Jack, a spunky 5-year-old whose parents were able to stay at the house in Wilmington while he was receiving lifesaving care just across the street.
Finn was only 12 weeks old when he had his first open-heart surgery, and since then, he's had 13 other surgical procedures.
For the Falcone family, their daughter Jessica's diagnosis at 13 years old was heart-wrenching and life-changing.
Sometimes families find unexpected gifts at the Ronald McDonald House.
After losing two of their three triplets, this family has an incredible story to tell.
Fundraising segments will air throughout the day, most notably during newscasts and one-hour specials on CBS3.
From March 11 through 17, 25 cents from each shake sold will go to CBS3's Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon. The telethon is on March 26.
This year's competition raised more than $150,000.
They say the support and friendships are truly a blessing.
Zara has arthrogryposis and is undergoing therapy at Shriner's Hospital.
At the house initially filled with strangers, they've found motivation, inspiration and lifelong friends.
The children who stay at the Ronald McDonald Houses have been through more in their young lives than many adults.
With so many families coming to the Philadelphia region for treatment at some of the best hospitals in the world, the Ronald McDonald houses in our area are often filled to capacity.
Austin tells CBS3's Ukee Washington that if Carson Wentz can get better, Austin can get better.
"I mean this isn't home but it's able to be our temporary home where we can just come, get a good night's sleep."
'The Ronald McDonald House is more than just a place to stay It's a home away from home.'
The Ronald McDonald houses wouldn't be the same without the volunteers, many of whom put in countless hours, giving their time to help the families feel at home.
Good weather and a flow of dollars have enabled construction crews in West Philadelphia to make strong progress on laying the foundation for the expansion of the Ronald McDonald house.
Philadelphia native Kevin Hart has made a pledge to send 10 kids from his hometown to college.
The Philadelphia native and comedian said he will be donating $25,000 to the victims of the hurricane and called on other celebrities to do the same.
The 88 room addition will help the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut Street provide more families with place to live while seeking medical care for their children in Philadelphia.
Authorities have made an arrest stemming from the theft of a life-size Ronald McDonald statue that was taken from a McDonald's in New Jersey last month.
A 250-pound Ronald McDonald statue stolen from a New Jersey McDonald's has been recovered on Friday.
Police in Hunterdon County are searching for a 250-pound Ronald McDonald statue that they say was stolen last week.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
A Bucks County farm owner who fled the country was brought back to the U.S. and faces more than 100 counts of animal cruelty charges.
In our first six months since launching our consumer investigative unit, we're marking a milestone as we've helped get back more than $100,000 in money, goods and services owed to viewers.
Traffic delays are expected on Route 1 in Upper Providence Township on Monday after a tanker truck overturned, spilling oil onto the road.
Halloween is coming early in one Coatesville neighborhood, thanks to the imagination of 16-year-old Joseph Venziale.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
A Bucks County farm owner who fled the country was brought back to the U.S. and faces more than 100 counts of animal cruelty charges.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia officially reopened to pedestrians and cyclists Friday, and now it's open to drivers.
In our first six months since launching our consumer investigative unit, we're marking a milestone as we've helped get back more than $100,000 in money, goods and services owed to viewers.
Traffic delays are expected on Route 1 in Upper Providence Township on Monday after a tanker truck overturned, spilling oil onto the road.
A Bucks County farm owner who fled the country was brought back to the U.S. and faces more than 100 counts of animal cruelty charges.
Traffic delays are expected on Route 1 in Upper Providence Township on Monday after a tanker truck overturned, spilling oil onto the road.
Halloween is coming early in one Coatesville neighborhood, thanks to the imagination of 16-year-old Joseph Venziale.
The 43rd annual Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards ceremony was held in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Jim Brady recalls his favorite memories of working with Mark Baker in the Philadelphia Police Department over 20 years ago.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
A person was shot near a Rowan University residence hall early Sunday morning, according to an email officials sent to students.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
The 18-year-old who died in the Trenton fire that destroyed several row homes Friday night has been identified as Joseph Kokulo.
Officials say a fire on North Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
Traffic delays are expected on Route 1 in Upper Providence Township on Monday after a tanker truck overturned, spilling oil onto the road.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
With SEPTA service restored, riders are paying more for rides with a 21.5% fare hike in effect.
The Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks after Ranger Suárez allowed six runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk in four innings.
Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams' Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown to give Philadelphia a win over Los Angeles.
Legendary Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent died at the age of 80 on Sunday, according to the team.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 3 of the NFL season today. Here's where you can watch.
Zac Gallen held the Phillies to four hits over seven innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Philadelphia 4-3 on Saturday night.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
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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.
Abigail Tuttle O'Keeffe, who was charged with more than 100 counts of animal cruelty in Bucks County, is now back in the United States to face those charges. Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Task Force escorted the Bucks County woman back from Belize after she was arrested there for possessing a firearm.
Traffic delays are expected on Route 1 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, after a tanker truck overturned Monday morning, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
CityPickle is bringing pickleball courts back to Dilworth Park in Center City Philadelphia for the third straight year.
Jim Donovan has the top headlines in the Philadelphia area on Monday and Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The future of a South Jersey rescue squad is once again up for debate Monday, as residents fight to keep it open. Tabernacle Township wants to evict the squad for missing some of its calls. Local leaders agreed to postpone a decision after more than a hundred residents packed last week's township meeting. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on how the situation in Tabernacle got to this point.