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The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Dec. 25-29
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
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This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
This week, the Delaware Blue Coats mascot, Coaty, helped Meteorologist Kate Bilo with the forecast, an Eagles letterman jacket made famous by Princess Diana came back and CBS Philadelphia held its 14th Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon.
The 14th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon just wrapped up Thursday night. It was a wonderful day filled with hope as families, volunteers and sponsors joined us to raise thousands of dollars for seriously ill children in the tri-state area. Nikki DeMentri reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/47DPxQW
CBS Philadelphia raised just over $1 million during our 14th Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon on Thursday.
The money will go toward Ronald McDonald Houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey.
A few times a month, a handful of Camden Catholic students volunteer and spend time after school cooking at the Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey for children who are critically ill or injured.
At any given time, there could be up to 25 children and their families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden.
The Ronald McDonald Telethon continues at CBS Philadelphia on Thursday. We raising money to help the houses in Philadelphia, Delaware, and South Jersey. Andrew Kozak reports.
CBS Philadelphia is hosting its 14th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon.
The 14th annual Ronald McDonald Telethon is happening right now at CBS Philadelphia. We are raising money to help the houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey. Andrew Kozak reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharitiesTelethon
The Ronald McDonald House Charities is happening at CBS Philadelphia.
The 14th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon raises money to help the houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
Our 14th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon is underway at CBS Philadelphia.
The directors of the Ronald McDonald Houses of Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware joined CBS News Philadelphia to discuss what the donations mean to the houses.
CBS Philadelphia is raising money to help the Ronald McDonald Houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
CBS Philadelphia is helping raise money to help the houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey with our annual telethon. Join us throughout the day and donate if you can!
CBS News Philadelphia spent time at the Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington with Pepper and her mom.
Thursday is the 14th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon on CBS News Philadelphia. Ukee Washington spent time at the Wilmington house with Pepper and her mom. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/rmhctelethon
Little Adam, who was born with AMC, is 6,000 miles away from home but is finding a home away from home at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey.
Sura and her husband Layth left behind their family and their careers as pharmacists to seek medical treatment for their son at Shriner's Hospital for Children.
There's a Swiftie spending time at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House who's just staying to enjoy everything a 12-year-old loves to do again.
There's a Swiftie spending time at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House who's just staying to enjoy everything a 12-year-old loves to do again.
For two families from Puerto Rico, the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey, helps them brave the health challenges together.
Two families are staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey. They're far from home but are grateful for each other.
Ainsley has defied all kinds of dire predictions. Her parents diligently worked to help their first child endure all kinds of medical interventions.
There are big savings on every model of Apple AirPods to be had before Prime Day rolls around.
This Carote cookware set with detachable handles saves kitchen space. It's more than half off ahead of Prime Day.
Save up to 25% on electric lawn mowers, power washers and more during the Greenworks pre-Prime Day sale on Amazon.
Countertop ice makers are ideal for summer parties. Here are our top ice maker picks, including a viral fave.
A community in Springfield Township, Delaware County is working to put an end to an ongoing problem: people skinny dipping in Darby Creek.
Great Valley School District said middle school students were responsible for creating 22 TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.
A community in Springfield Township, Delaware County is working to put an end to an ongoing problem: people skinny dipping in Darby Creek.
New Jersey officials are developing a plan to help residents cope with higher temperatures.
New Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George opens up about his negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers, joining the Sixers and "Dr. J" Julius Erving being in his house.
A 53-year-old man drowned while tubing in the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Northampton County Coroner's Office.
A community in Springfield Township, Delaware County is working to put an end to an ongoing problem: people skinny dipping in Darby Creek.
A 53-year-old man drowned while tubing in the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Northampton County Coroner's Office.
Great Valley School District in Chester County, Pennsylvania said middle school students were responsible for creating 22 TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.
After the Philadelphia 76ers posted photos and videos of guard Tyrese Maxey flaunting the team's black throwback jersey, calls for the team to bring back the iconic uniforms took off on social media.
A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection includes Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties.
New Jersey officials are developing a plan to help residents cope with higher temperatures.
In this week's edition of Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey heads to South Jersey where a former police officer has turned welding into a charitable act.
The Tea Time Hill Wildfire, which has burned 4,000 acres of South Jersey's Wharton State Forest, was started by fireworks, according to the New Jersey State Forest Service.
Sunday starts muggy with a slightly less humid afternoon in store. Then the week starts off hot and humid, and the remnants of Beryl could bring several days of rain to the region.
Certified lifeguards with the Brigantine Beach Patrol are preparing rookies for if they ever have to save someone who is stranded at sea.
Sunday starts muggy with a slightly less humid afternoon in store. Then the week starts off hot and humid, and the remnants of Beryl could bring several days of rain to the region.
Today's dangerous hot weather around the Philadelphia region has triggered an Excessive Heat Warning, which is the highest level of heat alert
Often parents and caregivers are on autopilot and sometimes a slight change in the drop-off routine can lead to the unthinkable.
Much of the Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory Friday, with hot and humid conditions expected.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
Record numbers of travelers are expected to hit the road for the 4th of July this week. Many are headed to Jersey Shore destinations like Margate.
Three people were killed after a small bus rear-ended a truck and caught fire on the Route 1 Media Bypass in Delaware County on Tuesday.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
New Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George opens up about his negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers, joining the Sixers and "Dr. J" Julius Erving being in his house.
Alec Bohm vs. Pete Alonso will bring a taste of the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets rivalry to the 2024 Home Run Derby.
After the Philadelphia 76ers posted photos and videos of guard Tyrese Maxey flaunting the team's black throwback jersey, calls for the team to bring back the iconic uniforms took off on social media.
With Jessica Springsteen not returning to Team USA's equestrian jumping team, here's who made the cut.
Kobe Bryant, a Philadelphia native, starred at Lower Merion High School before entering the 1996 NBA draft and winning five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Judy Belushi Pisano, actress and producer who worked in "The Blues Brothers" and "National Lampoon's Animal House" and was also the widow of comedian John Belushi, has died.
Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. He had no will, and his six siblings inherited equal interests in the estate.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan, which provides a blueprint for the state to address hotter temperatures. It includes adding cooling centers and bus shelters to protect residents in the summer months.
Delaware County is working on cracking down on an ongoing problem at Rolling Green Park in Springfield Township: people swimming and bathing in Darby Creek.
Great Valley School District in Chester County, Pennsylvania, said middle school students were responsible for creating 22 TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.
The Perkasie Borough Police Department has received reports of social media scams involving Taylor Swift concert tickets.
President Biden wrote to congressional Democrats that he "wouldn't be running again if I did not absolutely believe I was the best person to beat Donald Trump in 2024."