Tag Archives: Pennsylvania

• Health / News

  Girl’s long-awaited lung transplant complete

  A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl with cystic fibrosis whose family fought to have young children prioritized for adult organs received new lungs.
• News

  Judge’s ruling puts 2nd child in line for adult lungs

  A judge’s ruling Thursday makes another child waiting for a lung transplant in Philadelphia more quickly eligible for adult lungs.
• News

  Judge: 10-year-old can be added to adult transplant waiting list

  There is good news for the 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl with cystic fibrosis in desperate need of a new set of lungs.
• Health / News

  Parents of girl waiting for transplant beg Sebelius to intervene

  The parents of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl waiting for a lung transplant say they have asked U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to change the rules.
• News

  Hero cop, who sat next to the first lady, charged with rape

  A former “top cop,” who had the honor of sitting next to first lady Michelle Obama during a televised presidential speech four years ago, is facing rape allegations.
• News

  Four children killed in house fire

  Six people, including four children, were killed in a house fire late Sunday night in Pennsylvania, police said.
• News

  Missing woman reappears 11 years later

  Brenda Heist, 54, disappeared from her Pennsylvania home in 2002
• News

  Philadelphia fire captain dies near anniversary of fire deaths

  Just days before Philadelphia was set to honor the deaths of two firefighters, a veteran Philadelphia fire captain died from falling through the third floor of a fabric store.
• News

  Brown student missing: Aunt says philosophy major left vague note

  Police in several states are searching for a missing Brown University student who grew up in Pennsylvania.
• News

  Parents: Bullying led to 12-year-old son’s death

  “Honestly, I just miss sitting with him on the couch,” said Rob O’Neill, 39. “I won’t hear ‘Daddy’ anymore. That’s tough.”
• Offbeat

  Punxsutawney Phil prediction is good news for some

  If you were hoping to be done with winter, Punxsutawney Phil had some good news for you — spring is on the way.
• News

  Man’s funeral included Burger King drive-thru stop

  Even after death, a Pennsylvania man can’t get enough of his favorite fast food. His funeral included a stop at a Burger King drive-thru.