
Public Health
Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area
When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.
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Penn researchers turn a toxic fungus and ‘King Tut’s curse’ into a tool for fighting cancer
Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.
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Listen 1:45Day 3 of Philly’s trash strike
Philadelphia municipal workers are on strike for a third day, meaning decreased city services and no trash pickup. Will DC 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker come to an agreement?
Air Date: July 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:33Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint
Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.
7 days ago
Listen 1:16Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals
Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.
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Listen 1:14DOJ files criminal charges against School District of Philadelphia over asbestos management
Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.
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Listen 1:02Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements
The court rejected a challenge from Christian employers to the Affordable Care Act's preventive health care coverage requirement that affects some 150 million Americans.
2 weeks ago
Surveyed workers report experiencing headaches, fatigue, nausea, confusion and even seizures when indoor temperatures regularly reach 80 degrees or above.
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Listen 1:37Philadelphia region faces record-breaking temperatures
Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.
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Veolia removes toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water in New Castle County, Delaware
Veolia’s plant in Stanton previously detected PFAS levels above federal regulations.
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Listen 1:46Philly cooling centers open, water shut-offs pause Sunday for dangerous heat wave
The National Weather Services is predicting a high temperature of 97 degrees Sunday, with the heat index expected to be above 100 degrees.
3 weeks ago
Montgomery County issues Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for next week. Here’s what to know
Residents can access cooling centers in Norristown and Pottstown during the heat emergency.
3 weeks ago
The Philadelphia Conquering Cancer Coalition aims to remove barriers and improve communication and collaboration between various health centers and community organizations.
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Listen 1:23CBD store owners, customers and marijuana advocates pushed back, leading the legislative sponsor to return to the drawing board.
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