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FILE - The injectable drug Ozempic is shown Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Houston. Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists soared nearly 600% between 2020 and 2023 in people under 25 – and as young as 12. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Health

Greater Philly’s largest health insurer to restrict coverage for weight loss medications, citing ‘exorbitant costs’

Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies in restricting coverage of Wegovy and Ozempic to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

6 months ago

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a shale gas well drilling site
Science

Top climate stories of 2024: N. J. wildfires, fracking fact checks and an uncertain future for ‘green’ hydrogen energy

2024 marked a year of climate solutions pushed by the federal government. But the future of President Joe Biden’s signature climate programs are uncertain.

6 months ago

Mike Johnson speaking at a podium during a press conference
Politics & Policy

House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

The plan would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

6 months ago

Night falls on the dome of the Capitol in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean

Congress has until midnight Friday to come up with a way to fund the government, or federal agencies will shutter.

6 months ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

U.S. civil rights probe faults Philadelphia School District over handling of antisemitism reports

Federal investigators cited complaints about allegedly antisemitic social media posts by a school board member, an assistant superintendent and four teachers.

6 months ago

Zoe Fox with her beloved holiday llama
Community

Some South Philly neighbors want to keep Miracle on South 13th Street holiday tradition, but with less traffic congestion and honking

Last year, one neighbor resorted to making signs that read, "Only a real jabroni would honk at the Miracle" and "Honking makes the baby Jesus cry."

6 months ago

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Outgoing DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin
Science

Delaware releases updated energy ‘playbook’ to combat climate change

The last time Delaware updated its energy plan was 2009. The new plan contains strategies to combat climate change.

6 months ago

Listen 0:54
A scene from the opera, with actors on stage
Arts & Entertainment

From side gigs to center stage: How OperaDelaware’s groundbreaking program gives singers stability and a creative home

OperaDelaware offers salaried positions, helping reshape artists’ careers and making opera more accessible to the community.

6 months ago

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a light shines on an ark in a hand
Arts & Entertainment

The Newark ark and its mysterious creator are revived at Philly’s Theatre Exile

The enigmatic story of Kea Tawana and her visionary, defiant ark is the basis of a poetic theater piece at Theatre Exile.

6 months ago

Listen 2:00
police car lights flashing
Courts & Law
6abc

15-year-old dead after being shot 10 times in Philadelphia

Twenty-one shots were fired at the scene. Police say the victim was shot about 10 times.

6 months ago

The Chester County Govenment Services
Money

Chester County residents will see a 13% property tax hike

GOP Commissioner Eric Roe said he doesn’t see waste in the budget, but believes the tax increase is too high for county residents.

6 months ago

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a backup transformer on a truck
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PECO moves transformer flooded during Ida to prepare for more extreme weather

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

6 months ago

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Favian Sutton and Nazaret Teclesambet posing for a photo by a big Christmas tree, with big pink ribbons
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating sisterhood: Mother-daughter duo presents a ‘Black Girl Magic Holiday’ at The Divine Lorraine

The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.

6 months ago

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President-elect Donald Trump poses for a photo with Dana White, Kid Rock and Elon Mus
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

A stopgap measure to prevent a partial shutdown of the federal government was effectively killed by Musk's social media warnings and Trump's condemnation.

6 months ago

Questlove poses
Arts & Entertainment

Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances

“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music" will broadcast live on NBC in January and become available to stream on Peacock.

6 months ago

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