Cops Save Autistic Teen's Birthday When Only 3 People Show Up
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
The newly opened "We Rock the Spectrum" gym in Audubon, New Jersey aims to be a sensory-safe space for children with autism and special needs.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
A school in New Jersey used bubbles to bring awareness to autism.
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
There's no drug yet to treat the core symptoms, but that could be changing.
Children with autism spectrum disorder are significantly less likely to be fully vaccinated than children unaffected by autism, new research finds. And the same is true of their younger sisters and brothers.
The nonprofit New Avenue Foundation helps folks with disabilities find employment, which often remains a stumbling block.
The tests look for damage to certain proteins, shown to be higher in children with autism spectrum disorders.
A decade has gone by since the creation of this event, and it has gone from 600 people to now upwards of 3,000.
Erica Daniels was nearly at wit's end in trying to find ways to ease her son Leo's autism symptoms. And then, she came upon marijuana.
A job placement program that started at Delmarva is now expanding and its empowering adults with autism.
Montgomery County Judge Kelly Wall says over the last several years they've seen increased incident numbers of children on the spectrum coming into court on custody related cases.
New research says a person's likelihood of having autism is largely based on their inherited genes.
In improvisational music therapy, trained music therapists usually sing or play music with children, attuned and adapted to the child's focus of attention.
The theme of Tuesday's conference focused on the critical area of transition to adulthood.
With hundreds of children with autism in mind, the New Jersey-based Bancroft organization hosted the Ninja Warrior Challenge on Sunday morning at the Camden Baseball Stadium.
A new report has been released on how and why people with autism often struggle with other health conditions.
April is National Autism Awareness Month. It's an opportunity to highlight the thousands of families facing an autism diagnosis in our area.
There is a sensory-friendly yoga class at Lifetime Fitness in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Julia has been a part of the "Sesame Street" family via its storybooks and was so popular that the decision was made to add the character to the TV series.
Researchers have discovered changes in the brains of young infants who later go on to develop autism.
It may be possible to predict whether an infant will go on to develop autism, researchers say.
Many girls with autism have social skills that can mask the condition.
Sheena Edwards calls herself an "authorpreneur."
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, two of them critically, on Saturday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Temperatures Saturday morning will still be a little on the chilly side with temperatures across the region generally dropping.
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A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, two of them critically, Philadelphia police said.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, two of them critically, on Saturday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia has a plan for concrete protection for cyclists using some of the city's most popular bike lanes but it's not a done deal and it's not without controversy.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
A woman was seriously injured when a tire bounced across the Garden State Parkway and smashed into her windshield Thursday.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A section of I-76 eastbound is closed for construction until early Monday morning. Jan Carabeo has the details and your latest morning headlines.
It's a sunny and beautiful weekend with a chance at record high temperatures early next week. We might also break a 150-year-old record for the driest stretch of weather in Philadelphia. Tammie Souza has the latest forecast and updates on the drought conditions impacting Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Police believe a single shooter fired over 50 shots near 11th and Cumberland streets on Saturday morning in Philadelphia.
A woman was found dead, wrapped in plastic, and hidden inside a closet in her Northeast Philadelphia home. Authorities have announced new charges against her husband. Siafa Lewis is closely following the investigation.
A portion of the Schuylkill Expressway is once again shut down this weekend for repairs.