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Health

Beyond the scope: Temple Health providers aim to increase access and awareness of colon cancer screening options

Fecal immunochemical tests, or FIT, are stool-based screenings that can be used at home to detect early signs of colorectal cancer.

2 years ago

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A young girl holding up her favorite book
Education

A Trenton nonprofit is helping elementary school students improve their reading skills

The Community Schools Reading Intervention program was developed by elementary school officials and Mercer Street Friends during the pandemic.

2 years ago

Joe Lieberman
Politics & Policy

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.

2 years ago

old photos of David McCormick as a high school wrestler
Politics & Policy

Wrestle mania: McCormick launches first campaign ad in Pa. Senate race featuring high school sports success

McCormick is going big early in what may be the most expensive Senate race of 2024 as Democrats face a tough path to keeping the upper chamber.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

Patients and families left in limbo as CHOP and Medicaid health insurers hash out new contract deals before June 30

CHOP officials say failed contract negotiations with two Medicaid health insurance plans could disrupt coverage for “thousands” in the region.

2 years ago

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David Harrison drops off his mail ballot for the Pennsylvania primary election in Newtown Square, Pa., Monday, May 2, 2022.
Politics & Policy

Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del. in 2024

Voters will head to the polls this November to weigh in on races for president, U.S. Senate, state legislatures and beyond.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas walks on the field before a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Community
6abc

Phillies 2024 home opener moved to Friday due to threat of rain

Gates will open at 12:35 p.m. and on-field pregame festivities will begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. First pitch will be at 3:05 p.m.

2 years ago

Philly Thrive co-director Shawmar Pitts
PlanPhilly
Community

Environmental justice activists push for home repair and renewable energy money in Philly budget

Activists with Philly Thrive argue repairs help residents stay in their homes and adapt to climate change. At least one member of City Council is listening.

2 years ago

The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., on March 17, 2023.
Courts & Law

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

The agency is also scrutinizing the company over potential violations of a children's privacy law.

2 years ago

A ball goes through a basket before a second-round college basketball game between Iowa and West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Politics & Policy

NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes

Ohio, Vermont and Maryland are among the states that have removed prop betting on college athletes.

2 years ago

foldable voting booths
Politics & Policy

Court tosses Republican Pennsylvania lawmakers’ challenge of state, federal voter access actions

“A vague, generalized allegation that elections, generally, will be undermined, is not the type of case or controversy that this court may rule on," the judge said.

2 years ago

Mature trees shade a picnic area which is slated to become a soccer field
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Tree clearing in FDR Park gets approval from Philly zoning board

The decision comes days after a group of residents filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the park renovation.

2 years ago

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Cherry blossoms on a tree
Community

Cherry blossoms are blooming in Philly at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Head gardener Sandi Polyakov says the cherry blossoms evoke a poetic moment of ephemerality.

2 years ago

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A container rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Community

Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say

The bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water were recovered earlier Wednesday. The others are presumed dead.

2 years ago

An American flag flies on a moored boat as the container ship Dali rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md.
Community

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people. Here's what we know so far.

2 years ago

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