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Possible measles exposure at major Philadelphia airport, train station follows a busy holiday travel period

Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.

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Fashion students at Jefferson make clothes for Philadelphians with prosthetics, skin sensibilities and other conditions

"Fashion can't just be about designing pretty clothes," said the program director.

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Thousands of Bucks and Montco residents live in flood zones. A new study suggests ways to lower the risk

The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and led to the deaths of four people in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

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Engineering Happiness into our Daily Lives

A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.

Air Date: January 9, 2026

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Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

3 months ago

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Philadelphians will see 15% discount on flood insurance starting in April

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

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Delaware proposes plan to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050

Delaware environmental regulators are calling for increased access to electric vehicles, and the protection of natural resources.

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A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in South Jersey sparks an investigation

The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal, which is at the base of the Walt Whitman Bridge.

3 months ago

New year, new you? How can you stick to your goals.
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How to stick to your personal goals

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm

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Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases, down from 18 a year ago.

3 months ago

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Camden’s Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby African penguin, asks public to name him

The latest baby African penguin, known only as 53, joins Oscar and Duffy as the latest additions to the aquarium’s African penguin colony.

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The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?

3 months ago

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How Noise Affects Our Health

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

Air Date: January 2, 2026

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Inside the program that helps kids in Philly’s foster system deal with trauma

Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.

3 months ago

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New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island

Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.

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