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The Britney Spears case in California — where adult guardianship is called conservatorship — has cast a spotlight on issues nationwide.

Lyme disease cases have been on the rise in Pa. for two decades. But epidemiologists worry residents might confuse some symptoms with a mild case of COVID.

Is one J&J COVID-19 vaccine shot enough? Is a mixed vaccine regimen better? Here’s what WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk found out.

In Philly, gun violence is prevalent and grief counselors are scarce. Experts say it's a nationwide trend, with most mental health professionals stretched to their limit.

Though the bulk of her tenure was ceremonial, with Camden’s finances under state control, Faison said she tried to “take lemons and make lemonade.”

Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi’s executive order continues the pandemic-related state of emergency restrictions blocking access to the beach from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

UD joins a consortium studying how the work of people held in slavery, or those who held people as slaves, influenced the history of the schools.

The Woodlands and Ars Nova Workshop launch a summer program of weekly mindfulness and spiritual healing sessions.

Open to walkers, hikers, and bikers, it’s the largest addition to the network in S. Jersey to date, and the latest piece of the planned Circuit Trails.

Some of the state’s colleges and universities are lining up programs to help student athletes make money from their name, image or likeness.

Tenants were told to evacuate in late June. Resources are running thin, families are split apart, and pleas to the landlord go largely ignored, they say.

West Philadelphia neighborhoods would see safety improvements on Mantua Avenue, Chestnut Street and Cobbs Creek Parkway if the INVEST in America Act passes.

The law that took effect in January allowed for thicker bags of 2.25 millimeters. Lawmakers didn’t think stores would use them, but many have.

Most high schools will start at 7:30 a.m., and middle schools and elementary schools will start at either 8:15 a.m. or 9 a.m — the opposite of what’s recommended.

Community leader Sarun Chan said the threat illustrated the dangers Asian people face and called for law enforcement to investigate further.