'No One Has Dropped Dead From Vapor': Local Vapor Advocates Respond To New Jersey's Proposed Ban Of All Electronic Smoking Devices
If passed, New Jersey would be the first state in the nation to ban all e-cigarettes.
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If passed, New Jersey would be the first state in the nation to ban all e-cigarettes.
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney says his bill would phase out the sale of all vaping products over the next few years.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people not to use the vaping products.
Doctors have told Kevin's parents they suspect his critical illness was brought on by vaping.
The CDC says it's looking into 193 potential cases of severe lung disease linked to the use of e-cigarettes in at least 22 states.
Teenagers are in the dark about the dangers of vaping e-cigarettes, according to new research.
More states are raising the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
According to the FDA, vaping has increased 80 percent among high schoolers and 50 percent among middle schoolers.
The crackdown comes as federal health officials say flavored E-cigarettes can be very addictive and they've become hugely popular with minors.
Nearly 1 in 11 middle and high school students in the US has used cannabis in an e-cigarette, according to a new report.
A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
The University of Connecticut researchers crafted a screening device and discovered that e-cigarettes are filled with a nicotine-based liquid, which is "potentially as harmful as unfiltered cigarettes when it comes to causing DNA damage," according to UConn Today's report.
JD Tuccille from Reason alleges the FDA is attempting the kill the vaping industry with their new regulations on e-cigarettes.
A year ago, KYW's Jim Melwert reported that Mayor Nutter had signed the ban.
Right now, no states have banned the use of e-cigarettes completely but 18 states have set limits.
Rich reacts to a security video of ESPN's Britt McHenry going on a tirade against a parking lot employee, a waiter fired in Texas for identifying a table of customers as '5 Black Guys,' and the latest on Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign. He talked to Cora Currier from the Intercept, vaping advocate Greg Conley, and bio-ethicist Art Caplan.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated Weston Wilson from the injured list and designated Kody Clemens for assignment.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 30% contained after burning through 11,500 acres.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated Weston Wilson from the injured list and designated Kody Clemens for assignment.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
Students and families from Chester County are preparing for a trip to Rome, where they hope to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
A fire in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, left three pets dead and six people displaced on Tuesday.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 30% contained after burning through 11,500 acres.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is preparing for Penn Relays, a historic meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field.
Neighbors in Hamilton Township are on high alert after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards on Arrowwood Drive.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
Scientists blame climate change for the longer and more intense allergy season, which is increasing the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated Weston Wilson from the injured list and designated Kody Clemens for assignment.
Abdul Carter, the former Penn State star and Philadelphia native, is one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
In this 2025 Eagles-only NFL mock draft, Philadelphia finds Dallas Goedert's eventual replacement in the first round and makes multiple trades.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
The City of Brotherly Love has you covered this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events from A-list concerts and comedy performances to Easter celebrations.
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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.
The Philadelphia Zoo's oldest resident has four new hatchlings — and the made their public debut Wednesday.
While the world of professional motorsports has become more inclusive in recent years, women and girls still account for only about 10% of participation across all levels. One New Jersey college student is trying to change that.
The emergency departments at Crozer Health System hospitals have started diverting patients to other facilities as the Delaware County hospitals face an impending closure. Inpatient admissions have also stopped, and the hospitals are ending multiple surgery services. CBS News Philadelphia's Howard Monroe has the latest from outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
Temperatures stay above average, but just slightly cooler Wednesday, with a mix of sun and clouds. The second half of the week and weekend are shaping up to be even warmer with high temperatures in the 80s.
The American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report found wildfires are having a negative impact on air quality across the Philadelphia region. The organization gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean Counties.