Thankful patient receives Temple Hospital's 1,000th kidney transplant
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
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Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
While "home" physically looks different for the Sanchez family — the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut Street feels just like it.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story.
20-year-old Onyi Kenine is winning more medals at this year's Transplant Games in Alabama.
A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx, or voice box, and replaced it with a donated one.
The Transplant Games aim to help increase awareness about the need for more organ donors and celebrate life for transplant recipients.
Onyi Kenine will compete in a number of events at the Transplant Games in Alabama. Stephanie Stahl reports.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
New technology is improving the organ transplant process, which means donors can save even more lives.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at the Friday's Phillies game. And one of them will have the honor to throw the first pitch. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Aaron James lost most of his face in a 2021 work accident where he accidentally touched a live wire.
This experiment marks the longest a genetically-engineered pig kidney has functioned after a transplant, according to NYU Langone Health.
A former South Jersey firefighter is celebrating the milestone of a lifetime with the Penn Medical team that saved his life.
Living liver transplants are complicated surgeries, where the donor gives part of their liver.
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
A new mother was given a second chance at life and is able to celebrate her first Mother's Day, thanks to a stranger who allowed her to get a life-saving heart transplant.
Strickland and Fischman were reunited Friday for the first time in 20 years, now as wives and mothers, and it was something that was never assured.
An Army soldier who lost her ear has received a revolutionary transplant which saw doctors grow a brand new ear on the patient's own arm.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
Two-year-old AJ Burgess received a new kidney Wednesday after a prolonged battle with hospital officials who postponed his original October surgery when his father, a perfect donor match, violated his parole and was arrested.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
A man and a 35-year-old woman were fatally shot inside a home in North Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, police said.
The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
A man and a 35-year-old woman were fatally shot inside a home in North Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, police said.
The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
A man and a 35-year-old woman were fatally shot inside a home in North Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, police said.
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 passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
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 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.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
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 passed 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.
Eleven bills to construct a proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City passed a final vote in the City Council on Thursday.
Prioritizing sleep is a new trend among many young adults embracing what's called sleepmaxxing. Stephanie Stahl reports on how it works.
A 19-year-old who pleaded guilty in the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School has been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison. Zyhied Jones pleaded guilty this fall to two counts of third-degree murder and related crimes. Nicolas Elizalde, 14, died when a group of shooters opened fire after a football scrimmage at the school. A second defendant pleaded guilty this week.
Philadelphia police are still searching for the third teenager involved in last Friday's triple shooting at the Dilworth Park ice rink near City Hall. So far, two 14-year-olds have been arrested. Detectives are requesting help in locating 16-year-old Raheem Hylton. Police say he's considered armed and dangerous. Investigators say three teenagers were shot during an argument.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.