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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
Listen 1:11FEMA 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
Listen 1:20Five 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
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
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
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
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
Listen 0:45A 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
RNC Day 2: Republican convention focuses on immigration
Immigration has long been one of Trump’s banner issues.
1 year ago
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
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
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
Listen 5:15Sen. 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
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
Listen 2:45New book peeks over the wall into Philadelphia’s grand gardens
“Private Gardens of Philadelphia” showcases beautiful places few people have seen.
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