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Young author Faith Johnson discovered her abilities were endless at Woodruff School, and now she inspires others with her stories.
On this International Wheelchair Day, Kwanesha Clarke and the Liberty Resources nonprofit are working to create equal access to public transportation for the disabled community.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Authorities say Aaron Clark set fire to a home in Darby Township, Pa. angered over a breakup. The fire killed Clark's ex's sister, Olivia Drasher, who had cerebral palsy and was not able to escape the home. Matt Petrillo reports.
First-degree murder and arson charges are filed Tuesday against a suspect in a deadly fire in Darby Township.
Gallegos began competing in long-distance running in high school and caught the attention of Nike, then helped the company develop a shoe designed for runners with disabilities.
A St. Louis woman with cerebral palsy has gone viral after video of her inspirational CrossFit workout was posted by her trainer.
A husband and wife, joining forces and beating all the odds together, as a team, the ultimate buddy system.
Police have arrested two men accused of stealing a walker belonging to a child who suffers from cerebral palsy.
At Newtown Athletic Club in Bucks County, inclusiveness is important, and it's why they've put the UFIT program in place.
30-year-old raises money to make having a service dog a reality.
Philadelphia police lieutenant John Walker says officials want to figure out the quality of care previously provided to the young man and what agencies have been involved in overseeing his case.
If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, you need to get to a physician for regular check ups as soon as you can.
A group of Drexel University dance students spent the past six months partnering with high school students with cerebral palsy and they are counting down to a big performance.
October 2nd is World Cerebral Palsy Day, and a Conshohocken woman is working to raise awareness with the help of yoga and a documentary film.
A father and son from Pennsylvania have been charged with molesting a girl who is unable to speak because she has cerebral palsy.
Beyonce is recognizing 19-year-old singer Timmy Kelly, who was born blind and has cerebral palsy, for his strength and determination.
The search is on for a specially equipped van stolen from his family's driveway in Falls Township, Bucks County.
An Eyewitness News viewer stepped up to help get a new bike for a young man with cerebral palsy.
Franz Knorr, of Collegeville, is leaving this weekend for Athens, where he will compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games which begin next Saturday.
If you are considering getting pregnant, you should see an obstetrician as soon as you can.
It's not new, but it's time to spread awareness about digital education with Pennsylvania's alternative learning platform.
Most of the Philadelphia area is in a severe drought, and the danger for fires remains.
Owen Tippett scored the tying goal in the closing minutes of regulation, then got the clinching shootout goal as the Flyers beat the Lightning, 2-1.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Most of the Philadelphia area is in a severe drought, and the danger for fires remains.
Scott Perry, Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan have won their House races in Pennsylvania, CBS News projects.
The Lower Merion School District is warning parents about racist text messages received by a number of their middle school students.
The Interboro School District in Delaware County is grappling with ongoing network issues affecting students from Norwood, Glenolden, Tinicum and Prospect Park.
A woman's body was found in a shallow grave in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Crews are battling a wildfire at Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County on Thursday.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
SEPTA workers have been negotiating a new contract since June.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
Owen Tippett scored the tying goal in the closing minutes of regulation, then got the clinching shootout goal as the Flyers beat the Lightning, 2-1.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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.
The union represents 9,000 city workers, and the voting results will be announced next week.
As unusually dry conditions continue, the Philadelphia region is under a red flag warning and a NEXT Weather Alert Friday because of fire danger. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Amid the worsening drought, crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are working to contain and put out three fires burning in South Jersey. Nikki DeMentri reports.
An investigation is underway after police say a woman's body was found in a shallow grave in a park.
SEPTA workers will continue negotiations and won't go on strike at midnight on Thursday as talks continue between the union and transportation authority.