Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chance for severe storms Thursday night in Philadelphia region
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.
The nasal spray "Neffy" is the first needle-free option for severe allergic reactions that the FDA has approved. The spray would be an alternative to EpiPens.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer, expanding options for screening for the potentially deadly disease.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
An Alzheimer's drug is helping a former doctor in South Jersey get extra time with her family.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.
In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.
Multiple brands sold by Walmart and CVS recalled as FDA cites unsterile conditions at Indian manufacturing plant.
Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.
FDA testing found "extremely high levels of lead contamination" in the cinnamon applesauce pouches, which have been recalled.
Quaker Oats expands prior recall to include more granola bars, cereals and a snack mix possibly tainted with bacteria.
The FDA and drugmaker Novo Nordisk are working to identify thousands of counterfeit Ozempic drugs seized in an ongoing investigation.
PATCO's Franklin Square station is reopening Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
A group was arrested Thursday morning after stealing a car in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Noel Vargas is wanted on indecent assault charges in Fishtown, including inappropriately touching a child last week, Philadelphia police said.
PATCO's Franklin Square station is reopening Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
A group was arrested Thursday morning after stealing a car in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania.
PATCO's Franklin Square station is reopening Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
A group was arrested Thursday morning after stealing a car in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania.
A fire is now under control after it spread to a Northeast Philadelphia auto shop Thursday morning.
Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia is dealing with the sudden loss of a federal grant meant for community initiatives.
Three Philadelphia chefs and a bar in the city are among the 2025 James Beard Award nominees.
PATCO's Franklin Square station is reopening Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
President Trump's new sweeping tariffs will affect almost every American industry.
Several parents now face charges after an all-out brawl at a youth hockey tournament at a park in Egg Harbor Township that was captured on camera.
Tomato pie looks a little different in Trenton, New Jersey, than you might see in Philadelphia – and the local baseball club is honoring that tradition with new uniforms.
An 89-year-old man and 90-year-old woman were hospitalized Wednesday after a house fire in Burlington County, New Jersey, according to police.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
As QVC moves HSN's studio to West Chester, Pennsylvania, several workers in St. Petersburg, Florida, are losing their jobs.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
PATCO's Franklin Square station is reopening Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
PennDOT contractors set out to clean up trash on the side of I-476 in Haverford Township following an uptick in complaints about trash on the Blue Route.
Camden County officials launched the Blue Envelope Initiative to reduce stress while increasing communication during a traffic stop. Here's how the program works.
It's time for some spring cleaning on Philadelphia streets. The city just started its annual street cleaning program on Tuesday.
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Phillies defeated the Rockies.
Several parents now face charges after an all-out brawl at a youth hockey tournament at a park in Egg Harbor Township that was captured on camera.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, the team said Wednesday.
Tomato pie looks a little different in Trenton, New Jersey, than you might see in Philadelphia – and the local baseball club is honoring that tradition with new uniforms.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 105-91 on Tuesday night, sending the 76ers to their ninth straight loss.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
A lot can change in a year! Here's what's new at Citizens Bank Park this season ahead of the Phillies' home opener.
Want to stream the Elite 8 March Madness games? Here's the schedule and how to watch the NCAA tournament games live.
Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's our weekend guide.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Aramark workers are voting on a new contract that would grant health care benefits and pay increases, raising the pay floor to $20 per hour for non-tipped workers.
Thursday is mostly a cloudy and warm day with some showers in the Philadelphia region, but late at night and overnight there will be heavier storms with severe potential including high winds and a 2% chance of tornadoes. Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Last used in 1979, PATCO's Franklin Square station in Philadelphia will reopen Thursday as the first stop across the Delaware River from Camden.
A fire at a Philadelphia auto body shop near Bustleton Avenue and Welsh Road is now under control, but a section of Welsh Road is still closed. Brandon Goldner reports.
The 76ers center and former NBA MVP Joel Embiid is out for the season to get arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Dr. Arthur Bartolozzi, an orthopedic surgeon at Jefferson Health, joins CBS News Philadelphia to explain more about the type of surgery Embiid will have.