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Over 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to overdose over 10 years, study finds
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
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Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll testified before a Senate committee about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis.
The first over-the-counter naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose, will be available in retail stores and online as soon as next week, its manufacturer said Wednesday.
At least 10 Pennsylvanians die every day from a drug overdose, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Xylazine is "increasingly present" in the nation's drug supply and has been found in overdose deaths from coast to coast.
The gummies have caused two accidental overdoses causing officials to worry others could unknowingly be in danger.
The film centers on Nicole, who spent years struggling with heroin addiction in Kensington.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Joseph Milano, 31, and Lauren Semanyk, 34, were charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child and use of drug paraphernalia,
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department announced the arrests of a couple in connection with an overdose death.
A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed the opioid painkiller oxycodone under the name of Prince's friend to protect the musician's privacy, according to court documents.
A coroner says a 5-month-old Pennsylvania girl starved to death in her bassinet after her parents died of drug overdoses.
Deaths due to drug overdoses rose again in 2015, according to data released by the Medical Examiner's Office.
The opioid epidemic is causing great concern in the region.
A Hatboro woman could face decades in prison as she is charged in the overdose death of Willow Grove man.
Police were able to revive a Pennsylvania overdose victim after they were led to the woman by a toddler saying, "Mommy dead."
Authorities say a 9-month-old girl, 3-year-old boy and 5-year-old boy who were inside the home were taken to a hospital to be evaluated.
An Overdose Awareness Vigil was held in Boothwyn, where those who lost their lives were honored, but the event served a deeper purpose.
Thirty-nine-year-old Leonard McIntire, of Black Lick, will be sentenced by an Indiana County judge on May 23.
Delaware County will be the first in the country to equip police officers with a new, easier to use version of Narcan, the drug that has proven to be a lifesaver on the street when encountering people overdosing on drugs.
Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine signed the order because she says opioids like heroin are taking lives and destroying families at a frantic pace.
The latest announcement allows the sale of an anti-overdose drug to be offered at pharmacies in the county.
Police believe a 22-year-old woman died of an overdose a week or two ago, before her 10-month-old boy starved when no one was left to care for him in the western Pennsylvania apartment they shared.
If medications taste good, they could be a temptation to kids.
Medical marijuana can help ease patients' pain, but apparently, it can also save lives.
A house exploded and burst into flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey.
Tesla has faced multiple recalls this year affecting millions of its vehicles, with the latest caused by a faulty hood latch
Taylor Swift says a stabbing attack on U.K. children has left her "at a complete loss," as police confirm the death of a third young girl.
Temperatures will hover near or below average through Wednesday but edge upwards to the 90s by Thursday and beyond.
In addition to the minimum of $24 an hour, most Disney cast members will receive a $6.10 increase over three years.
Two battleground governors -- Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer -- joined forces at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris.
A house exploded and burst into flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey.
Speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Here's what our NEXT Weather meteorologists say.
Tesla has faced multiple recalls this year affecting millions of its vehicles, with the latest caused by a faulty hood latch
Temperatures will hover near or below average through Wednesday but edge upwards to the 90s by Thursday and beyond.
Taney Street is named after Roger B. Taney, a Supreme Court Justice who tried to overturn the Missouri Compromise by arguing that Black people did not have the right to vote
Two battleground governors -- Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro and Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer -- joined forces at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, are the owners of A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, where messiness is the key to creativity.
A house exploded and burst into flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey.
Temperatures will hover near or below average through Wednesday but edge upwards to the 90s by Thursday and beyond.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, announced a new effort to crack down on illegal dumping, including monetary rewards for residents who help them arrest dumpers.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, plan to hand out up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction for illegal dumping.
Temperatures will hover near or below average through Wednesday but edge upwards to the 90s by Thursday and beyond.
After a rain-free weekend, heat and humidity are building this week, with increased chances for showers and storms each day through Wednesday.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Zack Wheeler, who allowed three home runs in a loss to the Yankees, said the Phillies "got to figure it out" during this rough stretch of the season.
Carlos Estévez is coming to the Phillies when the bullpen needs some reinforcements. He's one of the best closers in baseball this season with a 2.38 ERA in 34 innings pitched with 32 strikeouts to five walks.
Team USA is battling for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. See how their medal haul stacks up against other countries in this count.
Fans can nominate themselves or someone they know for Philadelphia Eagles Fan of the Year online.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is well underway and on Tuesday the Birds will have their first practice in full uniform. Janelle Burrell has your top headlines.
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky said he hopes the new scheduling will deter crime and build connections with the community. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The FDA just approved a blood test called Shield from the company Guardant Health, Inc. as a screening for adults 45 and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer. This is a gamechanger as colorectal cancer is very treatable if caught in time, Dr. Rob Danoff of Jefferson Health Northeast explains.
A pony nicknamed Bolt (short for Southern Star Lightning) was on the lam in New Castle County, Delaware after kicking down the fence of his enclosure and making a run for it. New Castle County police later corralled the pony and returned him to his owner.
Similar to its shuttle service to Atlantic City, New Jersey, American Airlines is launching a shuttle service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington Airport (ILG) in Wilmington, Delaware.