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CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Hundreds of foodies flock to South Philadelphia to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Hundreds of foodies flock to Great Chefs Event in South Philly to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Hundreds of foodies flock to Great Chefs Event in South Philly to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Hundreds of foodies flock to Great Chefs Event in South Philly to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Over 700 food lovers gathered at the Navy Yard on Saturday for a sold-out culinary event with a mission: fighting childhood cancer. The Great Chefs Event, benefiting the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, featured more than 40 top chefs from 16 states and Canada. The annual fundraiser supports pediatric cancer research and resources for families affected by the disease. CBS Philadelphia's Jim Donovan and Wakisha Bailey emceed the event. Chef Cesare Casella, a New York restaurateur originally from Tuscany, Italy, has participated in the event for decades. "I'm still coming because it's a great occasion, it's a great organization, he said. "I am very happy to be part." Jeff Michaud, of Philadelphia's Osteria, is another longtime supporter. "Most of these chefs I've known for 20 years. We've seen each other grow up in the business — we've helped each other in the business," Michaud said. "It's such a small knit community, they're all like brothers and sisters." The event honors the legacy of Alex Scott, who raised millions for cancer research through lemonade stands before passing away in 2004. Last year alone, organizers say the Great Chefs Event raised over $550,000. Funds are raised through ticket sales, merchandise, a raffle and a silent auction. Among the auction donors this year were Kristen Kidd and David Weir. The couple co-owns a Montgomery County photo studio, Lux Summit, and they donated a photo session. "Cancer research is so important," Kidd said. Weir, who receives blood transfusions every three weeks for a rare condition called Diamond-Blackfan anemia, said he once shared a treatment space with Alex Scott. "When I was a child, I actually used to get blood transfusions next to Alex when she was getting her chemotherapy," he said. Other families came to teach their children the value of compassion. "Adults can get this disease, kids can get it and it affects everyone differently," said Elizabeth Thomas, who came with her husband and two young daughters. "That's why, since we are so lucky to be healthy, we should be raising the money to help find a cure."
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
How the annual Great Chefs Event in Philadelphia aims to "really change the world"
Dozens of renowned chefs from across the country will gather this weekend at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia for the Great Chefs Event, a culinary celebration benefiting the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds cutting-edge research and supports families affected by childhood cancer. Among the star-studded lineup is Chef Nok Suntaranon of Kalaya, whose soulful Southern Thai dishes add both flavor and feeling to the cause. "We can really change the world by doing good," Suntaranon said. "We just focus on one thing — to honor Alex and her dream." The Great Chefs Event has become a signature moment on Philadelphia's culinary calendar, blending gourmet plates with a powerful purpose. More than 40 chefs donate their time, ingredients and talent to raise funds that directly support pediatric cancer research and support programs for families in treatment. Alexandra "Alex" Scott started Alex's Lemonade Stand after she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just 4 years old. Her goal: Raise money to find cures for children with cancer. By the time Alex died at the age of 8, she had raised more than $1 million. Her legacy lives on through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, and the Great Chefs Event that's now in its 18th year. Now, her legacy lives on through events like these, where every bite tells a story and every donation brings researchers one step closer to a cure. In the past, Great Chefs has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support pediatric cancer research and families in need. The event is sold out, but you can still make a donation to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
One hospitalized in Navy Yard assault
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — One person was hospitalized and another was injured after an assault in Navy Yard on Saturday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police say a large group of juveniles was engaging in 'disorderly behavior' and is believed to be connected to a robbery that occurred around 9:15 p.m. at Half and M Street SE. Police identify man killed in Southwest DC shooting During the robbery, police say multiple suspects assaulted two victims and forcibly took their belongings. One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say no arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
House staffer victim of armed carjacking in popular Washington neighborhood
A senior staffer for California Rep. Sara Jacobs' office was the victim of an armed carjacking in a popular Washington, D.C., neighborhood on Friday afternoon, according to a Metropolitan Police Department report. Metro Police announced on Sunday two arrests in the armed carjacking that occurred on Friday afternoon in a Harris Teeter parking lot in Washington's Navy Yard neighborhood. In addition to the victim's personal items, the senior staffer's government-issued iPhone, MacBook, ID and Capitol parking pass were identified as missing in the police report obtained by Fox News Digital. Jacobs' office did not provide comment but confirmed the devices were immediately wiped. On Friday, around 12:08 p.m., the suspects approached the victim as they exited their car, demanding the victim's car keys, according to Metro Police. When the staffer refused, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and obtained the keys before the suspects fled the scene in the victim's vehicle, police said. Officers recovered the victim's car and a firearm on Saturday, and then arrested two suspects. According to police, a 15-year-old juvenile male of Washington was charged with armed carjacking, and a 14-year-old juvenile male of Maryland was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and unauthorized use of a vehicle. As of Sunday, police are still searching for two outstanding suspects whose photos were captured during the incident by surveillance cameras. Navy Yard is a popular Washington neighborhood located south of the U.S. Capitol and home to the Washington Nationals baseball stadium. While the neighborhood has transformed over the past decade into an urban hub for congressional staffers and young professionals, it has also been the subject of criticism for its crime. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he was walking to the Navy Yard Metro Station for a transit safety event last month when he learned a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) police officer had just been stabbed in the face. The WMATA confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital and said the suspect stabbed the officer "with a sharp metal object" after they did not pay their fare at the station. President Donald Trump vowed to clean up Washington while speaking at his "Make America Great Again" rallies on the 2024 campaign trail. Since returning to office this January, Trump has committed to creating a "crime-free capital." "We're cleaning up our city. We're cleaning up this great capital," the president said. "And we're not going to have crime, and we're not going to stand for crime," Trump said at the Department of Justice earlier this year. The Jacobs staffer did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two teens arrested, two sought for Southeast DC armed carjacking
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Two teenage boys were arrested Saturday, and two people are being sought for an armed carjacking that occurred in the Navy Yard area Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). According to police, the two suspects approached a person exiting their car at 12:08 p.m. in the 1200 block of 4th Street SE. One suspect brandished a handgun and demanded that the victim give them their car keys. 14-year-old charged in Navy Yard robbery Police say the suspects then took the keys and drove away in the victim's vehicle. On Saturday, officers located the stolen vehicle, arrested two of the suspects, and recovered a firearm. A 15-year-old boy was charged with armed carjacking, and a 14-year-old boy was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Police say two suspects are still being sought. Anyone who can identify these suspects or has knowledge of the incident is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text the Department's tip line at 50411. MPD currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
