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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)
Science

A Philly lab reveals how obesity drugs like Ozempic cause nausea

The study focused on semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic. It is known to reduce feelings of hunger while increasing feelings of nausea.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Urban Planning

FEMA announces more than $2 million to help flood-prone Eastwick

The funding will pay for the construction of HESCO flood barriers — a series of metal baskets containing a fabric filled with a soil mixture that blocks the overflow of water.

1 year ago

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Five Below on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
Community

Five Below’s CEO and president steps down amid weak sales

The Philly-based company also cut its financial outlook for the current quarter. Five Below has been wrestling with slower spending and increasing theft.

1 year ago

Corey Comperatore tribute
Politics & Policy

The man killed at a Trump rally died shielding his family. Neighbors share stories of 2 others hurt

Two other bystanders injured in the attack remained hospitalized Monday in critical but stable condition.

1 year ago

Rendering of the development
Community

Vacant Community Hospital in Chester to become site of new affordable housing complex

The 94-unit Silvercare Senior Housing development is scheduled to open March 2026. Chester officials hope it will provide a boost to the city.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court
Courts & Law

Here are the key takeaways from N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez’s guilty verdict

Menendez has been found guilty of all bribery and corruption charges. Gov. Murphy says resign now or get expelled from the Senate.

1 year ago

Judge's gavel on wooden table with law books. (bigstockphoto.com)
Courts & Law

Appeals court denies stay that would have blocked Delaware assault weapons ban

The Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s rejection of a stay. The legality of Delaware’s assault weapons ban is still being litigated.

1 year ago

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Trump t shirt and necklace
Politics & Policy

A Trump-owned company sells $299 sneakers with an image of his bloodied face after rally shooting

The white high tops are being sold as “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops” for $299 on a website that sells Trump-branded shoes that is run by CIC Ventures LLC.

1 year ago

Vendor selling shirts outside of RNC
Politics & Policy

RNC Day 2: Republican convention focuses on immigration

Immigration has long been one of Trump’s banner issues.

1 year ago

Lori Shapiro and Lynette Medley with period products
Health
Spotlight PA

Free period products coming to some Pa. schools thanks to $3M budget commitment

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed off on a $3 million grant program to provide free period products to Pennsylvania schools. Many key details still need to be worked out.

1 year ago

Fire station
Community
6abc

Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt

Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, "grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life."

1 year ago

Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, David McCormick, addresses the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Politics & Policy

GOP Senate nominee McCormick has his moment at the Republican National Convention

David McCormick, who is running against U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, addressed the RNC Tuesday. He told WHYY News about nearly coming into the line of fire in Butler, Pa.

1 year ago

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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters federal court in New York, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of taking bribes in cash and gold and acting as Egypt’s foreign agent

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen.

1 year ago

Bryan Szeliga at his shop
Community

Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path

The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.

1 year ago

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Leslie Miller's perennial garden blooms in mid-June.
Arts & Entertainment

New book peeks over the wall into Philadelphia’s grand gardens

“Private Gardens of Philadelphia” showcases beautiful places few people have seen.

1 year ago

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