Possible measles exposure reported at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, health officials say

CNN on September 18, 2026

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By Laura Fay and Web Staff

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures at a children’s hospital in the city.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is reporting a possible measles exposure at the main campus of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Sept. 11.

CHOP, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and city health officials are working to give babies in the neonatal intensive care unit a preventive antibody product to prevent measles or lessen severe disease. They are also taking steps to prevent additional spread of the disease, according to a press release from the city health department.

The possible exposures happened at these locations:

– CHOP NICU West: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. – CHOP NICU West family lounge: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. – CHOP Atrium: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. – CHOP main cafeteria: 12:05 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

A person visiting the hospital that day has tested positive for measles, the city health department told CBS News Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is also encouraging people to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms. Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash, officials said.

“We encourage people to get vaccinated not only to protect themselves, but to protect those who cannot get vaccinated. This is why it is imperative that everyone who is eligible gets up to date on the vaccines they need so we can protect our most vulnerable,” Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson said.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia declined to comment or share more information.

What is measles? Measles is caused by a virus and is transmitted through the air from coughing and sneezing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It spreads very easily because it can linger in the air for hours.

Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are the best protection against the virus. Measles protection is also part of the MMRV vaccine, which includes varicella (chickenpox).

The vaccine is safe and is extremely effective at preventing measles, and adults can be vaccinated as needed, Philadelphia health officials said.

If you are not immune to the virus and develop symptoms through Oct. 2, you should contact your doctor right away, according to the health department. You should let your doctor know you may have been exposed to measles if that’s the case, and contact your local health department as well.

Ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania The exposures in Philadelphia come amid an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. As of Thursday, Pennsylvania is reporting a total of 731 cases in the state this year, including 117 in the past seven days.

So far this year, four cases have been reported in Berks County, 67 in Chester County, 2 in Lehigh County, and 3 in Montgomery County, according to a state dashboard.

The state is also reporting four measles-associated deaths in 2026.

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Possible measles exposure reported at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, health officials say

CNN Newsource on September 18, 2026

By Laura Fay and Web Staff

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures at a children’s hospital in the city.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is reporting a possible measles exposure at the main campus of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Sept. 11.

CHOP, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and city health officials are working to give babies in the neonatal intensive care unit a preventive antibody product to prevent measles or lessen severe disease. They are also taking steps to prevent additional spread of the disease, according to a press release from the city health department.

The possible exposures happened at these locations:

– CHOP NICU West: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. – CHOP NICU West family lounge: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. – CHOP Atrium: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. – CHOP main cafeteria: 12:05 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

A person visiting the hospital that day has tested positive for measles, the city health department told CBS News Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is also encouraging people to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms. Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash, officials said.

“We encourage people to get vaccinated not only to protect themselves, but to protect those who cannot get vaccinated. This is why it is imperative that everyone who is eligible gets up to date on the vaccines they need so we can protect our most vulnerable,” Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson said.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia declined to comment or share more information.

What is measles? Measles is caused by a virus and is transmitted through the air from coughing and sneezing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It spreads very easily because it can linger in the air for hours.

Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are the best protection against the virus. Measles protection is also part of the MMRV vaccine, which includes varicella (chickenpox).

The vaccine is safe and is extremely effective at preventing measles, and adults can be vaccinated as needed, Philadelphia health officials said.

If you are not immune to the virus and develop symptoms through Oct. 2, you should contact your doctor right away, according to the health department. You should let your doctor know you may have been exposed to measles if that’s the case, and contact your local health department as well.

Ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania The exposures in Philadelphia come amid an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. As of Thursday, Pennsylvania is reporting a total of 731 cases in the state this year, including 117 in the past seven days.

So far this year, four cases have been reported in Berks County, 67 in Chester County, 2 in Lehigh County, and 3 in Montgomery County, according to a state dashboard.

The state is also reporting four measles-associated deaths in 2026.

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Unauthorized bike lane installed at Boston intersection where cyclist died in July

CNN Newsource on September 18, 2026

By Logan Hall

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    BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Two months after cycling advocate and Boston Transportation Department planner Louisa Gag was killed by a truck at a Mission Hill intersection, advocates have taken street safety into their own hands.

Activists installed makeshift bike lanes using green and white duct tape at the corner of Tremont and Parker streets.

Peter Chung, who installed a “ghost bike” memorial at the intersection, said the temporary lanes draw attention to the need for safer streets.

“No one at the City Hall really cares to do anything to make improvements,” said Chung. “So we’re trying to do what we can to make the streets safer.”

In a letter following the fatal crash, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city would evaluate safety and urban design near the intersection.

“In close coordination with the ongoing law enforcement investigation, the city will conduct a comprehensive safety and urban design evaluation of the Tremont Street corridor in Mission Hill to identify important fixes,” Wu wrote.

The makeshift bike lanes have drawn criticism from Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy, who said residents cannot make unauthorized changes to traffic patterns.

“Residents are at their wit’s end. I get it, but to take it into your own hands and to change the traffic patterns with duct tape that looks like permanent markings is not OK,” said Murphy.

Murphy filed an emergency hearing order concerning unauthorized bike lanes. She said the markings may have caused confusion that contributed to a scooter rider being struck Wednesday.

“Residents may feel like not enough is going to be done, but we have a transportation department, and the engineers have to do their job,” Murphy said. “And if changes are needed, we need to go through the proper channels.”

The dispute highlights tensions between residents and city officials over how quickly changes should be made to improve safety at the intersection where Gag was killed. While advocates are calling for immediate action, city officials say street changes must be evaluated and implemented through proper channels.

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Weapons detection system alerts staff to loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School

CNN Newsource on September 18, 2026

By Ashley Paul, Bryan Lynn, Adam Thompson

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    JOPPATOWNE, Maryland (WJZ) — A 15-year-old Harford County student was arrested after the sheriff’s office said the district’s weapons detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School, where a student shot and killed a classmate just over two years ago.

The freshman was taken into custody Thursday after a School Safety Liaison (SSL) alerted school officials that he may have had a weapon.

The school’s weapons detection system alerted staff to the possible presence of a weapon, and an SSL immediately searched the teenager’s belongings. A loaded handgun was found concealed inside, and a school resource officer who was on scene detained the student.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office said the combination of partnerships, training and technology led to a safe outcome.

The $1.1 million weapons detection system scans students as they enter the school each day.

A statement from Harford County Public Schools sent to parents read, in part, “The weapons detection system did what it is meant to do. Our students and staff followed established protocols, and we thank our HCPS safety and security team, Joppatowne High staff, as well as law enforcement partners for their quick response.”

Ronald Dominique, a junior at Joppatowne High School, said students across the district have their backpacks checked and walk through the security system each day.

“We have to take computers out, any headphones, umbrellas, stuff like that, and we have to put it on a tray and walk through them, get them back out of the tray and then that’s it,” Dominique said.

Deputies said the Department of Juvenile Services will determine the next steps in the case.

“Throughout the school year, our SROs and our partners at HCPS train and meet regularly to create a safe learning environment for all students in our Harford County communities,” the sheriff’s office said. “Bringing a weapon to school is never acceptable and will not be tolerated. If you or your child sees, hears, or becomes aware of anything unusual, please remember to immediately alert the SRO and school staff.”

The incident comes just over two years after a deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School.

On Sept. 6, 2024, student Jaylen Prince shot and killed 15-year-old Warren Grant inside a Joppatowne High School bathroom. Prince was found guilty of first-degree murder in May 2025 and sentenced to 80 years in prison in October 2025.

Prosecutors said Prince brought a loaded gun to school and followed Grant into the bathroom, threatening to shoot him at least four times before pulling the trigger.

Students who were freshmen during the 2024 shooting said Thursday’s incident brought back memories of that day.

“I was going to the bathroom today, I saw a lot of teachers in the hallway, a lot of staff,” said Avery Lockridte, a junior at Joppatowne High School. “And once I got back to my class, it was like there was a student who tried to come into the school today with a fully loaded handgun.”

“They said that a student had come in with a loaded handgun and he had been detained and stuff, so the situation was under control,” added Elijah Trim, a Joppatowne High School junior.

The sheriff’s office urged people not to jump to conclusions about the motive or any alleged larger threat of violence.

“We continue to investigate the source of the handgun,” a spokesperson said.

Students said they feel safe with the security system in place.

“As long as they got the weapons detector, I don’t think they’ll be able to get it in unless they go in another way, which I don’t know where that would be,” Lockridte said.

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Atlanta volunteer high school football coach arrested after on-field incident during game, officials say.

CNN Newsource on September 18, 2026

By Dan Raby

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    ATLANTA, Georgia (WUPA) — An Atlanta Public Schools volunteer football coach was arrested during a game against a Carroll County high school on Sept. 11, school officials say.

The Carroll County School District tells CBS News Atlanta that the Temple Police Department arrested a visiting coach from Therrell High School after an “onfield incident” during Friday’s game against Temple High School.

“Neither Temple High School nor the Carroll County School System is involved in the law enforcement action, but we are cooperating fully with their investigation,” the school district said.

A spokesperson for Atlanta Public Schools say that the district was aware of the arrest of a volunteer coach, saying that he would no longer serve as a coach for APS.

“The safety and security of our students, staff, coaches, and school communities will remain our top priority and violence or aggressive behavior of any kind by adults who interact with any students will not be tolerated,” the spokesperson said.

Neither school district has released the identity of the former coach or what charges he may be facing.

CBS News Atlanta has reached out to the Temple Police Department for more details.

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Long inaccessible 26-acre forest could become southwest Atlanta’s newest park

CNN Newsource on September 18, 2026

By Monique John

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    ATLANTA, Georgia (WUPA) — For years, Renette Scott warned her students at Therrell High School in southwest Atlanta not to venture into the woods outside the school. She didn’t know then that the land was owned by the city of Atlanta.

“This is a jewel that we don’t know exists,” Scott said.

The land is known as Falling Water Park. The city bought the 26-acre forest in 2004 and classified it as a park-in-holding, meaning the greenspace was protected and closed to the public.

Scott partnered with community members, the nonprofit Park Pride, and city officials to advocate for its development. The community members started working under the name Friends of Falling Water Park.

“We had meetings, we did surveys, we had all kinds of activities,” said Deborah Hall, a community organizer on the project who lives right outside the park.

After years of organizing, the city of Atlanta was awarded a $2 million state grant to help make the park accessible. The plans include trails, a boardwalk for fishing and birdwatching, educational signs about wildlife, and outdoor recreational areas. The city credits the community’s advocacy with helping secure the grant.

“This whole area is a desert. We’re in a desert economically, a desert with our green space, a desert with our housing. But I think the key to it is how we not only develop it but how we make it sustainable,” Scott said.

Dexter Clemons, another member of Friends of Falling Water Park, said the wooded property and Mount Gilead Lake could become a destination for birdwatching, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

“There are many species that we can put there,” Clemons said. “But to have a fishing area cove over the water where people can come and just relax, of course probably shaded overhead, the trails coming through, there’s just so much.”

Hall said the development will improve the surrounding neighborhood.

“If it’s more formalized, then some of the overgrowth that we see that’s not natural to the area will be removed so that we’ll have a beautification with what is naturally a part of Georgia,” she said.

After years of advocacy, the community says it’s looking forward to the day this long-inaccessible greenspace opens to the public. The city says it will match the state’s grant with $1 million, bringing the total to $3 million.

The city is waiting to finalize its agreement with the state this summer. Construction will start once the permits are issued.

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Homestead landscaper and aspiring boxer seriously injured after being hit by car while jogging

CNN on September 18, 2026

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By Peter D’Oench

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    HOMESTEAD, Florida (WFOR) — A 33-year-old landscaper and aspiring boxer was seriously injured Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while running in Homestead, according to family members and local police.

Ron Nickolas Pozos was jogging near Harris Field, close to Campbell Drive and U.S. 1, when the crash occurred.

Pozos, a married father of a 4-year-old boy, was airlifted to the hospital with broken ribs, severe head injuries requiring stitches, and body scratches. Police said Thursday that he is in stable condition and is expected to be moved from the intensive care unit to a private room.

Pozos’ mother, Nelda Pozos, said her son was actively preparing for an upcoming fight.

“He was running because he was training to have a fight as a boxer,” Nelda Pozos said. “That’s his dream, to be a boxer and everything. Now he is not going to be able to box, and he had wanted to help his family”.

His wife, Cedelia Rodriguez, shared a video showing her husband lying on the ground following the collision before being placed on a gurney.

“My husband means the world to me,” Rodriguez said. “He is the one who provides for my family”.

In a post on Homestead Social, family members initially stated the crash was a hit-and-run.

However, Homestead police released a statement Thursday afternoon clarifying that the driver remained at the scene and was not at fault. Family members acknowledged they had not spoken with police before making the post.

Police said the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

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Homestead landscaper and aspiring boxer seriously injured after being hit by car while jogging

CNN Newsource on September 18, 2026

By Peter D’Oench

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    HOMESTEAD, Florida (WFOR) — A 33-year-old landscaper and aspiring boxer was seriously injured Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while running in Homestead, according to family members and local police.

Ron Nickolas Pozos was jogging near Harris Field, close to Campbell Drive and U.S. 1, when the crash occurred.

Pozos, a married father of a 4-year-old boy, was airlifted to the hospital with broken ribs, severe head injuries requiring stitches, and body scratches. Police said Thursday that he is in stable condition and is expected to be moved from the intensive care unit to a private room.

Pozos’ mother, Nelda Pozos, said her son was actively preparing for an upcoming fight.

“He was running because he was training to have a fight as a boxer,” Nelda Pozos said. “That’s his dream, to be a boxer and everything. Now he is not going to be able to box, and he had wanted to help his family”.

His wife, Cedelia Rodriguez, shared a video showing her husband lying on the ground following the collision before being placed on a gurney.

“My husband means the world to me,” Rodriguez said. “He is the one who provides for my family”.

In a post on Homestead Social, family members initially stated the crash was a hit-and-run.

However, Homestead police released a statement Thursday afternoon clarifying that the driver remained at the scene and was not at fault. Family members acknowledged they had not spoken with police before making the post.

Police said the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

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Former Miami-Dade elementary school teacher faces 10 new charges for showing explicit images, touching students

CNN on September 18, 2026

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By Nikiya Carrero

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    MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A former Sunset Park Elementary School teacher is facing 10 additional charges after being accused of showing graphic material to students and inappropriately touching them, prosecutors revealed in court Thursday.

Cesar Cardoso, 53, who was arrested last week by the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, now faces 13 total charges. State prosecutors indicated that further charges could be filed as more alleged victims come forward following forensic interviews.

During a court appearance, prosecutors outlined several of the felony counts brought against Cardoso.

“Count 4, offenses against students by an authority figure is a second-degree felony,” the prosecutor said. “Count 5, transmitting or showing obscene material is a third-degree felony. Count 6, lewd and lascivious conduct against a child under 16.”

According to police arrest records, students reported that Cardoso made physical advances and displayed explicit images. One victim told investigators that Cardoso called her to his desk and displayed a fully clothed photograph of himself in front of a mirror, asking if she liked his shirt. After she said yes, Cardoso swiped to another photograph showing himself facing the mirror naked. The same student alleged that Cardoso later approached her and another child while they were playing and slapped both on the buttocks.

Cardoso entered a plea of not guilty through his defense attorney, Michael Mirer.

“My client is adamant he is not guilty. The allegations are false. And he would look forward to his day in court,” Mirer said following the hearing.

The Miami-Dade school district issued a statement following Cardoso’s arrest, confirming that he separated from the district in May and is no longer an employee.

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Former Miami-Dade elementary school teacher faces 10 new charges for showing explicit images, touching students

CNN Newsource on September 18, 2026

By Nikiya Carrero

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    MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A former Sunset Park Elementary School teacher is facing 10 additional charges after being accused of showing graphic material to students and inappropriately touching them, prosecutors revealed in court Thursday.

Cesar Cardoso, 53, who was arrested last week by the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, now faces 13 total charges. State prosecutors indicated that further charges could be filed as more alleged victims come forward following forensic interviews.

During a court appearance, prosecutors outlined several of the felony counts brought against Cardoso.

“Count 4, offenses against students by an authority figure is a second-degree felony,” the prosecutor said. “Count 5, transmitting or showing obscene material is a third-degree felony. Count 6, lewd and lascivious conduct against a child under 16.”

According to police arrest records, students reported that Cardoso made physical advances and displayed explicit images. One victim told investigators that Cardoso called her to his desk and displayed a fully clothed photograph of himself in front of a mirror, asking if she liked his shirt. After she said yes, Cardoso swiped to another photograph showing himself facing the mirror naked. The same student alleged that Cardoso later approached her and another child while they were playing and slapped both on the buttocks.

Cardoso entered a plea of not guilty through his defense attorney, Michael Mirer.

“My client is adamant he is not guilty. The allegations are false. And he would look forward to his day in court,” Mirer said following the hearing.

The Miami-Dade school district issued a statement following Cardoso’s arrest, confirming that he separated from the district in May and is no longer an employee.

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