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Health

As Philly region sees record temperatures, report shows heat illness and health risks among indoor service workers is widespread

Surveyed workers report experiencing headaches, fatigue, nausea, confusion and even seizures when indoor temperatures regularly reach 80 degrees or above.

7 months ago

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Weather

Philadelphia region faces record-breaking temperatures

Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.

7 months ago

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Science

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.

7 months ago

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Weather

Philly 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.

7 months ago

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Weather

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.

7 months ago

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Health

Philadelphia’s largest cancer centers unite to reduce disparities in prevention and treatment outcomes

The Philadelphia Conquering Cancer Coalition aims to remove barriers and improve communication and collaboration between various health centers and community organizations.

7 months ago

Listen 1:23
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Politics & Policy

‘Born out of sheer ignorance’: Delaware lawmaker kills bill to regulate THC-infused drinks and gummies

CBD store owners, customers and marijuana advocates pushed back, leading the legislative sponsor to return to the drawing board.

7 months ago

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Health

‘We have not backed off’: Philadelphia-area funders are trying to trying to rescue medical research amid Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration cut millions of dollars in research funding. Private funders in the area are stepping in, but say they cannot completely fill the gap.

7 months ago

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Weather

Philadelphia area expected to see a warmer and wetter summer than normal

Thursday is forecast to be Philly’s first day of the season that tops 90 degrees. It comes with a Code Orange air quality alert.

8 months ago

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Health
WESA

Pennsylvania researchers see tick population and related diseases ticking up

The state's Tick Research Lab, based at East Stroudsburg University, has recorded more than twice as many ticks this May compared to the same time last year.

8 months ago

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Community

‘Put us out of business’: CBD stores decry Delaware’s effort to regulate gummies and other hemp items with low-level THC

Officials say unscrupulous stores are illegally selling intoxicating products, but merchants say the bill goes too far. Lawmakers are working on a revision.

8 months ago

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Science

Delaware City residents ‘safe’ as refinery emits toxic gas, environmental regulators say

Delaware’s top environmental regulator apologized Thursday for what he called poor public messaging about emissions from the Delaware City Refinery.

8 months ago

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Science

Pennsylvania water providers promise to comply with federal PFAS regulations

The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.

8 months ago

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Health

Capital Health closes East Trenton ER operations, citing structural problems with neighboring building

Capital Health - East Trenton served the immediate community around the former St. Francis Medical Center. Patients are being diverted to other hospitals in the network.

8 months ago

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Weather

‘Code Orange’ day for ozone in Philly area Wednesday due to drifting wildfire smoke

Young children, older adults and people with lung conditions such as asthma should limit their activity outside, state officials said.

8 months ago

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