Gun violence victim working to make Old City more wheelchair accessible
Old City Philadelphia's cobblestone streets and boutique shops aren't always wheelchair accessible, something Amanda Parezo is trying to change.
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Old City Philadelphia's cobblestone streets and boutique shops aren't always wheelchair accessible, something Amanda Parezo is trying to change.
Park Finder is a new app helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.
A new app helps families find disability-friendly parks in Pennsylvania, celebrating 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This National Disability Independence Day, children with special needs learned how to ride bikes on their own with help from an army of volunteers at the iCan Bike Camp.
The upgrades are making the station fully accessible under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Right now, only the stairs will take you to the platforms of more than a dozen stations.
The ADA, which was passed in 1990, protects the civil rights of people with disabilities to get an education, to work and to function freely in society.
Markward Playground in Center City is set to undergo a drastic, million-dollar renovation thanks to funding from both the city and state.
The festivities kicked off at Dilworth Park with speakers and live performances by musicians with disabilities.
Five Atlantic City hotels that allegedly were not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act have reached settlements with federal officials.
The US Attorney in Philadelphia has targeted 25 of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants for review of their compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Some restaurant owners will have to complete a survey on their restaurant's accessibility, and inspectors could perform on-site inspections to confirm those survey responses.
The legal definition of a service animal are animals that are trained to perform tasks that their handlers cannot do for themselves.
Dilworth Park, which recently replaced the old Dilworth Plaza on the west apron of Philadelphia City Hall, is more user-friendly than its predecessor.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. John Sabatina (D-Phila., third from left in photo).
Abigail McManus is just like any other 19-year-old college student with one exception, she was born with dwarfism and stopped growing at less than four feet tall.
A disabled little girl was barred from popular attraction, including a visit to Santa. Now her parents are trying to make sure it doesn't happen to others. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the push to change federal laws.
One Philadelphia area family with a disabled child says their daughter faced discrimination on a recent trip to Hershey, Pa.
The Department of Justice has said that animals not trained to perform any specific tasks are not considered service animals, even if they provide comfort for those in need.
About 300 US Airways passengers complained that they were left unattended in the terminals for long periods of time or missed connecting flights when assistance was needed to get from one gate to another.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with a New Jersey bus company that it claimed unfairly excluded passengers with disabilities.
A Northeast Pennsylvania woman with Multiple Sclerosis battled a pharmaceutical giant, and won, in a case that has changed the employment landscape.
If you have a food allergy, what does your college have to do for you? Maybe more than you think.
A university student sued college officials who insisted she purchase a mandatory food plan that made no accommodations for her food allergy to gluten, which was placed under the umbrella of "Americans with Disabilities Act."
Offices value not just skill but also "corporate fit" - someone who fits in. But what does an office do with a worker who has Asperger's syndrome?
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with killing a woman in Levittown on Outlook Lane Sunday, police said.
The Philadelphia Fire Department is set to give out smoke detectors in neighborhoods that have recently had fatal fires.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
A man died after being hit by a westbound Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia, a SEPTA spokesperson said Sunday.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
The Seattle Seahawks are taking on the New England Patriots Sunday in the 2026 Super Bowl. Get live updates here.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another brutally cold Sunday night.
In a new video released Saturday, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie said she and her two siblings are willing to pay for the safe return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was abducted from her Arizona home last weekend.
People around the Philadelphia area are searching for ways to stay warm in the cold weather this weekend. Reporter Eva Andersen has the story.
The Philadelphia City Council is set to vote this week on a bill that would place a three-year suspension on dog breeding across the city. The bill specifically targets the sale and breeding of dogs under 7 months old.
A water main break in North Philadelphia created an icy mess on the 2300 block of North Park Avenue Saturday night. Plus, Sunday is the last day to visit the Philadelphia Auto Show, and frigid temperatures stick around for another day before a midweek warm-up.