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.
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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.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
Bryan Enslein's business, Global Build Collaborative, is now in jeopardy amid the Trump administration's push for big changes to the United States Agency for International Development.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
A personal attorney to President Trump for years, Alina Habba is known for her pugnacious defense in the media and in courtrooms.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Penn State's Carter Starocci won an unprecedented fifth national title at the NCAA men's wrestling championships with President Donald Trump in attendance.
The San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 128-120.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
Crews are working to control a fire at Radical Church of Philadelphia in Kensington that started early Friday morning.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
One Philadelphia firefighter was injured as crews battled a fire that destroyed a twin in East Germantown on Thursday.
The weekend will feel almost like early summer in Philadelphia with warmer temps and a chance for rain.
Crews are working to control a fire at Radical Church of Philadelphia in Kensington that started early Friday morning.
Residents in a South Philadelphia neighborhood are fed up with the months-long construction that has left the area with dug-out roads and broken sidewalks.
One Philadelphia firefighter was injured as crews battled a fire that destroyed a twin in East Germantown on Thursday.
Joshua Santiago, a barber in Kensington, says Kensington is cleaner, but he remains focused on connecting with people in need.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Police in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, said two school buses crashed Thursday morning.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
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.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
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.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A part of I-76 westbound that was closed in Philadelphia has now reopened after a crash. Drivers should still expect delays and detours.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
In their first game after John Tortorella's firing, Matvei Michkov had two goals as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 6-4.
Bryce Harper has hit his sixth Opening Day homer and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
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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.
Two people are unaccounted for as firefighters battle a fire at a twin home in East Germantown on Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Friday will be mostly cloudy and milder in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temps are expected this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Host Ashley Harder gets a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre. The Broadway will run from April 2 through May 4.
A disturbing act of vandalism is sparking outrage at a local school. Our Chopper was over Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, where someone drew a swastika and wrote racial slurs. The principal said the messages were quickly erased and now the school has launched an investigation to find out who’s behind them.
A new direct link between Philadelphia and Mexico takes off this summer. Aeromexico announced it will launch daily flights between PHL and Mexico City starting June 5. It comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both cities will host major matches.