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measles under a microscope
Health

Delaware declares measles outbreak as cases quickly climb to 4

Delaware had not recorded a single case of measles in more than a decade until this week, as outbreaks and infections nationwide grow.

4 hours ago

Cooper Medical School students
Health

3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.’s push

The push to teach nutrition in medical schools predates the current administration. So far, 73 medical schools have signed on to the campaign.

4 days ago

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Tarir Satterfield-Rowe of Camden jogs across a smoke shrouded Ben Franklin Bridge
Weather

Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say

Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.

5 days ago

FILE - A product stall filled with free N95 respirator masks, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sits outside the pharmacy at this Jackson, Miss., Kroger grocery store, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Science

Do masks protect me from wildfire smoke? Experts say yes — with some caveats

N95 masks are designed to filter out the particles released during wildfires.

5 days ago

Philly’s skyline was barely visible due to wildfire smoke
Weather

Philly pools closed, trash pickup canceled due to very unhealthy air

Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.

6 days ago

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A screenshot of the DelDOT traffic camera livestream capturing the Delaware City Refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million penalty for toxic gas release in May

The incident occurred during repairs of pollution control equipment at the refinery.

6 days ago

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the Cooper River and the Camden Invincible mural
Science

Camden County announces $400 million initiative to reduce sewage overflows

Outdated sewage systems send raw sewage and stormwater through the same pipes, leading to flooding issues during heavy rainfall.

1 week ago

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A view of a stool sample seen through a microscope with a parasite present.
Health

An intestinal parasite is causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know about cyclospora

If left untreated, symptoms can last anywhere between a few days and a month or longer.

2 weeks ago

Side of Centennial School District Mobile Lunch Bus
Education

Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus

Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.

2 weeks ago

Close-up of African American female doctor measuring blood pressure of senior African American man at home
Health

Pa. advocates fear Medicaid cuts, work requirements could impact those with serious illnesses, mental health issues

Changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1 include new work requirements and restrictions on who is eligible for the safety net insurance program.

2 weeks ago

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Fire fighters work to put out scrap metal fire
Community

Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR

The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.

2 weeks ago

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A view of Independence Mall looking south from the National Constitution Center on July 1, 2026.
Health

Philadelphia heat-related death toll jumps to 7 fatalities in first week of July

Philly had one of the hottest July Fourth weekends on record as it hosted thousands of visitors for World Cup matches and America’s 250th birthday.

2 weeks ago

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Blazing sun in the sky.
Weather

New Jersey heat wave: 29 people died amid dangerous temps, officials say

Many of the victims lived in homes without air conditioning, according to state officials.

2 weeks ago

EMR, a scrap metal recycler in Camden, N.J., tests their new fire suppression system in May 2026.
Community

Camden City Council to decide whether to allow scrapyard EMR to resume operations after repeated fires

EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.

2 weeks ago

measles under a microscope
Health

2 new measles cases reported in Chester County as regional Pennsylvania outbreak grows

A measles outbreak that began in April now includes cases in seven Pennsylvania counties as health officials try to increase vaccination rates.

3 weeks ago

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