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NAACP accuses CVS drugstores of discrimination
A coalition of community groups including the NAACP and the National Organization for Women say the drug retail giant CVS discriminates i
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16 years ago
Clues to autism language troubles
Philadelphia researchers say delays in processing sound may explain speech troubles among children with autism.
New research from
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16 years ago
Money to shore up ailing NJ hospitals
The state is handing out $44 million to help six hospitals keep their doors open.
Six New Jersey hospitals are getting grant money
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16 years ago
Junior high school students make their own biodiesel
Junior high students at Wissahickon Charter School in northeast Philadelphia built a biodesel processing system that converts fryer oil i
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16 years ago
Green gifts grow in popularity
Environmentally-friendly gifts are on wish-lists this season. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talks with science and environm
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16 years ago
Pennsylvania state officials, representatives from the Nutter administration, legal experts and service providers gathered in Philadelphi
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16 years ago
First treatment for rare lung disease
Research on an uncommon illness piggybacks on the discoveries in other fields to test a potential therapy.
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16 years ago
Between big meals and marathon shopping sessions, tis the season for holiday stress and fatigue.
Between big meals and marathon sh
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16 years ago
Economic downturn good for kids?
A local researcher says parents should feel good about reaching past those expensive electronic toys for the old, cheap favorites.
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16 years ago