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FDA approves naloxone nasal spray for over-the-counter use
Public health advocates and harm reduction proponents in Philadelphia have long fought to make the medication more accessible.
3 years ago
The practice is common among those who race on the roadway, sometimes hitting speeds of over 100 mph.
3 years ago
Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts
In May, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for three vacant seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
3 years ago
7 victims killed in West Reading chocolate factory explosion identified
Autopsies preliminarily revealed that all seven died of blast injuries. The following victims have been identified by the Berks County Coroner's Office.
3 years ago
Many cops, teachers, nurses won’t get full $2,500 tax break
A worker would have to make almost $82,000 to get the full $2,500 benefit, and the worker may not even work a full year the first year they are eligible.
3 years ago
AP source: Fetterman expected back to Senate in April
Fetterman’s return will be welcome news for Democrats who have struggled to find votes for some nominations, in particular, without Fetterman there.
3 years ago
Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case
The break, which was scheduled in advance when the panel was convened in January, coincides with Passover, Easter and spring break for New York City public school system.
3 years ago
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in Center City crash
It happened around 3 p.m. at 15th and Race streets.
3 years ago
Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says Francis, 86, does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
3 years ago
Landlord-tenant officer shoots woman during eviction in North Philly; police investigating
Police are investigating what went wrong when an eviction officer went to serve papers at a complex near Girard College.
3 years ago
New Pa. program will send millions to Philly area for home repairs and weatherization
The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide grants to eligible homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords.
3 years ago
Philadelphia officials take heat for communications over water contamination
Public health experts say Philadelphia’s communication following the Delaware River chemical spill was flawed.
3 years ago
Listen 2:39Philly tap water still safe to drink and ‘will not be impacted’ by chemical spill, city says
Philadelphia officials gave the all-clear Tuesday, after analyzing over 100 samples of water they feared could be affected by a chemical spill.
3 years ago
Listen 0:54PECO natural gas pipelines did not cause Pottstown home explosion; cause remains unknown, says PUC
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded its 10-month-long investigation into the Pottstown home explosion that killed five people.
3 years ago
Elephant in the dining room: Startup makes mammoth meatball
An Australian company has lifted the glass cloche on a meatball made of lab-grown cultured meat using the genetic sequence from the long-extinct mammoth.
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