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Dr. Serge-Emile Simpson, an emergency physician and clinic doctor, inside one of Prevent Point treatment rooms in 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Prevention Point Philadelphia reports more interest in long-acting monthly injectable medication for opioid use disorder

Sublocade is a long-acting form of buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder. It’s given once a month as an injection instead of a daily oral dose.

1 year ago

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Families and children visit the Cecil B. Moore Library in Philadelphia on Sat., June 22, 2024 to celebrate the launch of the Philly Joy Bank and escape the heat wave at one of the city’s designated cooling centers. (Nicole Leonard/WHYY)
Health

Pregnant Philadelphians can still apply to the Philly Joy Bank for cash assistance

Only 111 of 250 spots have been filled as part of the guaranteed income pilot program. Officials hope to fill the remaining spots by the end of the year.

1 year ago

Listen 1:11
Elizabeth Warren speaks
Politics & Policy

Elizabeth Warren stumps in Montco as county launches mail-in ballot voting

The county, long considered a Democratic stronghold, became the first in the Commonwealth to accept mail-in ballots last week.

1 year ago

Listen 5:44
Elsie Hicks walks with a water bottle among storm damage
Weather

Hurricane Helene latest: At least 84 people dead across several states

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

1 year ago

Donald Trump speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Trump calls Harris ‘mentally impaired,’ suggests she should be prosecuted at Pa. rally

Trump told a crowd in Erie that Harris was responsible for an “invasion” at the U.S.-Mexico border and that “she should be impeached and prosecuted for her actions.”

1 year ago

Amy Wax teaches a class at the University of Pennsylvania.
Education

Penn imposes 1-year suspension on law professor over comments on race

The school says its suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on Amy Wax is over her comments about race in recent years. She will also lose her named chair and summer pay.

1 year ago

an Angel Bike with flowers sits as a memorial for Dr. Barbara Friedes
Community
6abc

Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

1 year ago

Joel Embiid dribbling
Community

Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball.

1 year ago

A closeup of the lights of a police vehicle
Courts & Law
6abc

N.J. woman, Pittsburgh man latest to be charged after chaotic car meetups in Philly

Officials said meetups happened last weekend at 11 different intersections throughout the city, attracting crowds and vehicles and resulting in injuries and property damage.

1 year ago

JD Vance points a finger while speaking
Politics & Policy

JD Vance rallies voters at wealthy Republican donor’s business in Bucks County

Vance stuck to the usual litany of attack lines on issues such as inflation and immigration, and a reporter from the Inquirer was booed by the crowd.

1 year ago

Elizabeth Moro and Craig Williams, candidates for Pennsylvania's 160th District in the state House of Representatives
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. Craig Williams and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Moro

The 160th District race between Craig Williams and Elizabeth Moro could determine which party controls the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

1 year ago

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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Delaware’s Public Integrity Commission won’t investigate alleged impropriety by state officials over embezzlement

The Civic League of New Castle County argued top state officials created an air of impropriety by withholding details of a 2023 embezzlement.

1 year ago

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Poll workers Maria Moreira, Lincoln High School class of ’23 (left) and senior Victorya Santos at work in the school’s gymnasium
Politics & Policy

Navigating the process: How to apply to be a poll worker in Pennsylvania

You can apply to be a poll worker if you are a 17-year-old high school student or a registered voter.

1 year ago

Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the eulogy at the funeral for former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Newark, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ.com)
Politics & Policy
AP

Sharpton and Central Park Five members get out the vote in battleground Pennsylvania

Rev. Al Sharpton and members of the group formerly known as the Central Park Five will be touring Philadelphia this weekend to energize the youth vote.

1 year ago

Active school shooter drills
Education

School safety: Survey finds most teachers question active shooter drills

A recent survey released by RAND found that teachers don’t feel any safer or more prepared to respond to active shooter incidents after lockdown drills.

1 year ago

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