Two Philadelphia Hospitals To Stop Hiring Smokers
As of July 1, 2013, two major hospitals under the University of Pennsylvania Health System will cease hiring smokers.
As of July 1, 2013, two major hospitals under the University of Pennsylvania Health System will cease hiring smokers.
The state senate favors expanding Medicaid, as provided for under the Affordable Care Act, while House Republicans do not.
Rowan president Ali Houshmand says his goal is to double enrollment over the next ten years while increasing the school's budget, endowment, and research grant funding.
Officials are working to build awareness now, but fines could eventually be levied.
A Russian-American journalist who wrote a ground-breaking book on the breast-cancer gene mutation that afflicted Angelina Jolie now finds herself back on the talk show circuit.
Dr. Christopher Brady says eyes are subjected to many more hazards in the summertime.
Penn Medicine and Independence Blue Cross have announced a new cooperative agreement, allowing the two Philadelphia health care operatives to work together on health research issues.
Throughout the day today, the Mazzoni Center will have a mobile facility making stops around Philadelphia, giving out free tests.
"It has a dedicated infusion center for outpatient treatments and it also has a apheresis section where we will collect stem cells. It has cryopreservation laboratory," Dr. Pamela Crilley said.
And a website and toll-free number are also available to answer questions.
It's rare, but sometimes babies can be injured during cesareans births.
The health department says smoking kills more people than murders, aids, car accidents, diabetes and illegal drugs combined.
Battling acne is a problem for millions of Americans, and it can get especially bad in the summer heat. Now, there are new guidelines to treat it.
Known for its "Judgment Free Zone" and "No Gymtimidation" philosophy, Planet Fitness has launched a social media campaign called "No Pintimidation."
Some 1,600 nurses and related healthcare workers for Temple University Health System have reached a tentative contract settlement, months ahead of the expiration of their current contract.
A home on the 200 block of Hunter's Run Road was heavily damaged after a fire Friday morning in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
The weather story on Friday will be continued dry weather and rebounding temps.
Lola Karabaeva was reported missing by friends and found days later inside her Northeast Philadelphia home.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
A home on the 200 block of Hunter's Run Road was heavily damaged after a fire Friday morning in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.
Elon Musk, a top supporter of former President Donald Trump, was at Ridley High School for a town hall on Thursday.
Investigators are still working to figure out the cause of last week's fire at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield, Delaware County.
A 28-year-old man who strangled an employee at a North Philadelphia Popeye's earlier this week was arrested, police said on Thursday.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
Many people want answers after police say Mosley was shot and killed inside her own home in Bridgeton.
A group of veterans got a hero's welcome from the students at Williamstown High School Wednesday.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is asking the public to avoid Mary Ann Forge Road in Pemberton Township, Burlington County due to a wildfire.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Police said Jaadir Goodwyn turned himself in after he was wanted for striking four people outside the Penn Presbyterian trauma center.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
SEPTA says violent crime and shootings on its system are down over 30% through the third quarter of 2024.
A passenger describes the scary moments when a tree came through the windshield of a New Jersey Transit train.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew.
The Sixers say Paul George suffered a bone bruise but has no structural damage after hyperextending his left knee Monday.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
Some of hip-hop's legendary artists will perform at a free concert in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood to help promote in-person voting by mail.
Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member, was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday after being convicted of hiring a man to assault his ex-wife's boyfriend.
A new documentary revisits Philadelphia's The Mike Douglas Show where John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the show for an entire week.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Democrats are trying to shore up votes in the "blue wall" states that Donald Trump won in 2016 – and lost in 2020 – Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins fellow Democrats Tony Evers and Gretchen Whitmer this weekend in an effort to elect Vice President Kamala Harris. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Mount Holly, New Jersey has a Great Halloween Tour going past some of the spookiest homes in the Burlington County town. Wakisha Bailey headed out to get a sneak peek.
A major crash involving 7 vehicles shut down Route 309 NB near Fort Washington, Pennsylvania on Friday morning. Kim Hudson reports.
Temperatures will quickly warm up on Friday to a high around 70 degrees, and it'll be even warmer through the weekend and heading into next week, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
One person was killed after a house fire and explosion in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. Brandon Goldner has the latest.