Bucks County breast cancer survivor advocates for community year-round
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
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Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
Rose Phillips, a breast cancer survivor from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is teaming up with the nonprofit Main Street to advocate for her community and help others year round.
More than 12,000 walkers participated in the 2024 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey at Cooper River Park on Sunday. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei spoke with a pair of sisters about how breast cancer has impacted their family, and how they've stayed hopeful in the face of their diagnoses.
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A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
Doctors said this is a kind of breast cancer that tends to strike younger women and it doesn't always show up on a mammogram.
Doctors said this is a kind of breast cancer that tends to strike younger women and it doesn't always show up on a mammogram.
This week, Philadelphia mourned a police officer killed in the line of duty, a New Jersey woman is tackling breast cancer in a unique way and more.
The American Cancer Society said women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a seven to 10% increase in risk.
Drinking alcohol is known to increase the risk for breast cancer. Now, scientists are trying to pinpoint why and who is most at risk.
A Princeton, New Jersey, woman has a unique and mobile way of raising awareness and bringing hope to others during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Suzanne Somers wrote a number of health and wellness books and she was very public about some of her controversial medical decisions
Dense breast tissue can hide breast cancer because it can look white on mammograms, which is the same as masses and cancers.
The health system's cancer screening van is making a number of stops in South Jersey in October and November.
While breast cancer is most often found in women, anyone can get it. The American Cancer Society estimates 530 men will die of breast cancer this year.
The American Cancer Society said women with dense breasts also have a higher risk of breast cancer.
According to the CDC, 99% of breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. are found in women, while 1% are found in men.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Virtua Health is helping people in the Philadelphia area -- even those who don't have insurance -- get their annual mammogram.
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
In honor of October 1, here's a throwback to Boathouse Row in October of 2022 lit up pink to honor thousands in our region who have survived breast cancer.
Erika Wimms has become a fierce advocate for educating women on the risks of breast cancer and her participation in this year's More Than Pink Walk is helping raise awareness.
An 82-year-old breast cancer survivor and her family will participate in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk this weekend.
CBS Philadelphia's Natasha Brown will emcee this Sunday's Susan G Komen's More Than Pink Walk at Parx Casino in Bensalem.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Couric was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and discovered she's among millions of women at increased risk who might need a more advanced kind of screening.
This weekend, homemade blankets will be displayed in Philadelphia as part of the annual Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project.
Santa for a Day and Mighty Writers are delivering presents to hundreds of local children throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia.
Efforts to protect students and staff at the Hamilton Township School District include cameras, door detectors and smart sensors.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
A lockdown at Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School has been lifted after a shooting Thursday morning.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
This weekend, homemade blankets will be displayed in Philadelphia as part of the annual Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
Santa for a Day and Mighty Writers are delivering presents to hundreds of local children throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia.
Efforts to protect students and staff at the Hamilton Township School District include cameras, door detectors and smart sensors.
This weekend, homemade blankets will be displayed in Philadelphia as part of the annual Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project.
Santa for a Day and Mighty Writers are delivering presents to hundreds of local children throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia.
A lockdown at Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School has been lifted after a shooting Thursday morning.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Santa for a Day and Mighty Writers are delivering presents to hundreds of local children throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia.
Efforts to protect students and staff at the Hamilton Township School District include cameras, door detectors and smart sensors.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Mighty Writers lets kids write letters to Santa and the organization Santa for a Day helps deliver gifts mentioned in the letters.
Several protesters inside Philadelphia city hall were arrested as voting on the controversial Sixers arena was set to begin Thursday morning. Long lines formed outside City Hall ahead of the vote, full of supporters and opponents. Each bill requires at least nine yes votes to pass. Last week, the bills advanced out of the council's Committee of the Whole, which includes all council members. Unless members who approved the bills last week decide to change their votes, the arena bills have the votes they need to pass.
All season long you have been helping us make the holiday season brighter, for families in our region through our annual Joy of Sharing toy drive. As we get ready to wrap up the toy drive this week, we want to take a minute to say thank you.
Hundreds of handmade blankets will be displayed at Independence National Historical Park as part of the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project this weekend.
The state-of-the art technology has been added to three school campuses in the Hamilton Township School District.