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Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious health problems, including brain damage, deafness and, in rare cases, death. Vaccination can prevent measles infections. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Health

Montgomery County health officials investigate a case of measles in an unvaccinated child

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever and red skin rashes. Infections can be prevented with an MMR vaccine.

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File photo: President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, July 25, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his ‘moonshot’ effort

Biden's administration said Thursday its Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is seeking ideas from the public and private sectors.

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in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Eagles set date to reveal kelly green jerseys

The classic kelly green color only resurfaced once in 2010 to honor the Eagles' 1960 championship team.

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Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver

The firing came one day after Circleville's police chief announced Speakman was put on paid administrative leave.

2 years ago

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2-year-old girl dies after being shot by teen inside Philadelphia home

Police say the toddler was home with seven other family members at the time of the shooting.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump visits Café du Monde in New Orleans, July 25, 2023.
Courts & Law

Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment

Trump earlier this month was informed by special counsel Jack Smith’s office that he was a target of the Justice Department’s investigation.

2 years ago

The PSERS building in Harrisburg.
Money
Spotlight PA

Many Pennsylvania state retirees say they can’t afford inflation on their stagnant pensions

Nearly 69,000 former public school and state workers retired before Pennsylvania boosted pension payments two decades ago. Some lawmakers now want to give them an increase.

2 years ago

A raccoon in the airport
Community
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Raccoon runs rampant through Philadelphia airport baggage claim

Airport officials say raccoons visit the airport on occasion as it's surrounded by fields.

2 years ago

People walking on the boardwalk
Community
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Wildwood officials implement new midnight curfew for anyone under 18

This new curfew comes after teens have been causing trouble in Wildwood.

2 years ago

Utility cables
Community
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Faulty cable may have caused massive outage impacting 24K customers in Wildwood

Atlantic City Electric said Wednesday the preliminary cause of the outage was a faulty cable.

2 years ago

Kubota tractors are stored in Uniontown, Pa., Friday, June 9, 2023.
Money

U.S. economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes

Driving the gain was a burst of business investment, which surged at a 5.7% annual pace, the fastest rate since late 2021.

2 years ago

Dancers dance onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Dance Day, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Discovery Day, Snoop & Wiz Khalifa in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 27 - July 30: Philly Dance Day, Snoop, Wiz Khalifa, and Too Short in N.J., plus The Mavericks in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Betty Williams poses for a photo at her prom.
Education

Never too late: At 69, Ms. Betty is ready to graduate from high school

The Philadelphia native is earning her degree as part of the city’s re-engagement program.

2 years ago

Transit riders wait for the bus in the shade at Broad Street and Erie Avenue
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Some Philly neighborhoods can be up to 12 degrees hotter due to the built environment, new study shows

A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures.

2 years ago

Groundbreaking ceremony
Courts & Law

Bucks County breaks ground on new mental health treatment center

The center will divert people with mental illnesses away from incarceration and into treatment. It’s expected to open by the end of 2024.

2 years ago

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