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Meet the woman fighting for her life – and to become a nurse
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Alexis Rodriguez's life seemed to be unfolding perfectly. By 26, she was engaged to the love of her life, Jeff, had welcomed an adorable baby girl named Ella, and was starting a demanding three-year nursing program at Chamberlain University in New Jersey.However, on Aug. 9, 2023, at 28, Rodriguez was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia."It's been very difficult because when I first got diagnosed, I was three classes away," Rodriguez, now 29, said. "It's hard juggling everything — everything that the doctors say and what your body is feeling."Over the next year, Rodriguez fought cancer while continuing...
WJFL preview: Diamond Division Players to Watch, predictions
Many of the region’s top Group 1 schools are expected to shine in the West Jersey Football League’s Diamond Division. Glassboro returns the bulk of its lineup from last season’s state Group 1 finalist. The Bulldogs’ high-flying offense added another key cog in All-New Jersey running back Kenny Smith, who rushed for over...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Bartram’s Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Fishing activities at Bartram’s Garden have resumed more than a month after contamination from a former industrial site leaked onto a portion of the garden’s trail.
Improving Economic Health, Generation to Generation
Standing in front of a series of brightly colored row homes, Xiente CEO Dr. Michelle Carrera Morales can’t help but feel emotional. The houses, inspired by traditional Puerto Rican architecture, are part of Mi Casa, Xiente’s 10-unit affordable housing development that opened to residents in July. To Carrera...
Firefighters called to a house fire in Bustleton
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Bustleton. Police say firefighters were called to Jeanes Street and Bridle Road around 3:30 Wednesday morning. There are reports that two people have been taken to the hospital, but there is no word on how the fire started.
PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
Working with customers to help them access cleaner electric transportation options is an integral part of PECO's Path to Clean commitment. PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on a Path to Clean, working with its parent company Exelon to reduce its operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To meet these aggressive targets, the company has been implementing programs to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint, while also investing in infrastructure to make cleaner energy solutions more accessible, affordable, and equitable for customers. One of the ways PECO is doing this is by embracing electric vehicles (EVs).
Start Now and Save Money! Finish Your Degree For Less
If you have been looking for the perfect time to continue your education, look no further. Peirce College has launched new incentives to lower costs for our academic programs that prepare you for in-demand jobs in a wide range of fields. New students can earn their Master’s degree in Higher...
PA State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta speaks at the DNC, and Governor Shapiro expected to speak
Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta spoke at the Democratic National Convention last night. The Philadelphia democrat hauled out a large copy of Project 2025 on stage saying, “this is how a dictatorship works,” and that it would “bankrupt” the middle class. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is also expected to speak at the DNC tomorrow or […]
Mac Mart Expands to Ardmore, Bringing Gourmet Mac and Cheese to the Main Line
Mac Mart, the beloved Rittenhouse Square macaroni and cheese spot, is expanding to the Main Line with a new location in Ardmore. Mac Mart, the beloved Rittenhouse Square macaroni and cheese spot, is expanding to the Main Line with a new location in Ardmore, set to open in September, writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice.
5 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. It seems like the summer has just started, but we are only one week away from the beginning of the new year school year. The first day of school for students at the School District of Philadelphia will begin Aug. 26, 2024.
See homes sold in the Cherry Hill area, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Cherry Hill area reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,102-square-foot home on Buckner Avenue in Haddonfield that sold for $400,000.
Philadelphia Mother Helps Families, Individuals Embrace Transgender Loved Ones
Philadelphia mother nadeen "mothasistah" herring has written two books since learning her son was transgender, helping other Black families navigate the same situation. Philadelphia mother nadeen “mothasistah” herring is the mom of a transgender son, Z. While first learning of that fact wasn’t easy to navigate, she has embraced it and is now helping others do the same, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia.
One of the most anticipated events in NJ is coming Sept. 7
One of the most anticipated events of the entire summer season is on the way and you won’t want to miss it. As the summer winds down, we look forward to the post-Labor Day events, where a lot of the locals have the towns to themselves. A lot of us especially look forward to events at Sandy Hook, one of the shining stars of the Jersey coast.
With Utz Going Public, Herr’s to Become Largest Privately Held Snack Company in Nation
With Utz Quality Foods preparing to go public, Nottingham-based Herr Foods is poised to become the nation’s largest privately held and family-owned snack company, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hanover-based Utz, which recorded $768 million in revenue last year, is set to become a publicly traded company....
Elderly twin sisters from New Jersey who went missing found safe on Long Island
Police in New Jersey say they have found two twin sisters who were missing from River Edge.The sisters were located out in Montauk on Long Island.Police say they caught up with them and pulled them over after they turned around once they couldn't go any further.Margo Nelson and Gail Soehnlein are both 82 years old and were last seen Monday morning.Nelson suffers from dementia and Soehnlein suffers from a heart condition. Family members were concerned they did not have their medication.Both sisters were transported to the hospital to be evaluated.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Free National Park Passes for 4th Graders with Every Kid Outdoors
Fourth Graders Qualify for Free National Park Passes with Every Kid Outdoors Program. Great news for fourth graders and their families! Thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors program, all U.S. fourth graders can receive a free national park pass, granting access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country. This fantastic initiative aims to inspire young students to explore the great outdoors and develop a lifelong connection with nature.
Dangerous sinkhole consuming South Philadelphia street now being fixed
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A South Philadelphia street has endured an ever-growing sinkhole, causing a nightmare for an entire for the residents on the block. But, happily, work is now being done to fix the Pierce Street pit and neighbors are relieved and ready for the block to get back to normal.
Early taste of fall this week in Philadelphia as temps drop
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A taste of fall in the air! You'll need to grab the sweatshirts when heading outdoors the next few mornings as cool, dry air arrives from Canada. It's feeling more like late September than mid-August this week with temperatures only getting to the mid-70s in the afternoon and a cool breeze all day. Highs through Thursday will stay in the 70s, with morning lows Wednesday through Friday in the 50s — even in the 40s in the Poconos. It's a crisp and bright stretch of sunshine that will last right into the weekend. Fear not, summer lovers! The weekend...
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