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How officials are responding to rising use of a synthetic opioid more powerful than fentanyl

The Pennsylvania health department has confirmed at least 50 fatal overdoses associated with nitazenes since 2020, with a record 29 …

As lyme cases persist, PA officials remind residents to protect against ticks

To aid residents in planning safe outdoor activities, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has launched an online dashboard detailing tick …

Persistent rainfall and flooding disrupt Philadelphia region: A summer of unrelenting storms

Frequent storms and flooding across the Philadelphia region are disrupting infrastructure, utilities, and daily life, with more rain expected this …

Delco man killed in West Philly car robbery outside AA meeting

A Drexel Hill man was shot and killed in West Philadelphia while attempting to stop his car from being stolen.

White-collar union DC 47 reaches deal with city, averts strike

AFSCME District Council 47, representing more than 7,000 public service workers, reached a tentative agreement with the Parker Administration after …

From lanterns to live music: Philly's summer festivities continue

Despite summer storms, the season’s still in full swing in Philadelphia. From glowing lanterns to Phillies home runs, July is …

Trump, McCormick unveil $90B AI and energy investment pledge for Pennsylvania

President Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick unveiled a $90 billion private-sector pledge to transform Pennsylvania into a national hub for …

Photos released of suspects from Grays Ferry mass shooting

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the gunmen from the 4th of …

What's going on in Prospect Park?

The Delco Pooper, the baseball bat attack, and now Truckzilla have all happened in Prospect Park. See what the police …

The details in the new District 47 Contract

District Council 47 avoided a strike on Tuesday morning when they reached a tentative contract agreement.