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Syphilis cases are rising sharply in Pa., N.J. and Del., new federal data shows
Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.
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Listen 1:15Rowan University president lays down 10-year vision, wants college to drive region’s economic growth
The long-time leader of the South Jersey institution has begun to seek community input to design his vision for the next decade.
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Listen 0:59‘Kids at Play’ in Roxborough is setting up a new mental health program for children
The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.
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Philly scheduled to host Fourth of July FIFA World Cup game, 5 group stage games, in 2026
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium beat out AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as the venue for the final on July 19.
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The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.
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Listen 1:12Family wants answers after baby forgotten inside closed day care in Philadelphia
Police say the day care was closed and locked up along Whitaker Avenue when the family arrived.
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The Black Philadelphians Descendant Community Group opposed the burial, insisting it should have had the right to determine what happened to the remains.
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Railroads say they’re making safety changes to reduce derailments after fiery Ohio crash
The small town near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border is still struggling to recover a year later.
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Widener University suspends decision day deadline amid FAFSA information delays
On Tuesday, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced it will begin sending the FAFSA information to schools and state agencies in March.
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Longtime Philly Zoo CEO Vik Dewan is not retiring. Instead, he wants to crack open obscure funds to increase charitable giving sooner rather than later.
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Judge rules escape charge against convicted murderer Cavalcante can proceed to trial
The judge found there is enough evidence to forward to county court for trial all of the charges against Danilo Cavalcante, including burglary, trespassing and car theft.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ National Lunch Break Tour makes a stop in Philly to surprise local teachers
More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.
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Listen 1:20Penn accused of illegally favoring students of wealthy families
The lawsuit alleges they conspired in a scheme to “price fix” financial aid and college admissions in violation of federal antitrust laws.
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WHYY News is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Princeton
This will be the first “pop-up” newsroom in New Jersey for 2024.
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The trolls at Philly Zoo have a message: Save nature and you’ll save yourself
A set of troll sculptures made from reclaimed wood by Thomas Dambo presses visitors to think about the environment.
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