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1. Person Who Visited Patient In CHOP's NICU Had Measles: Officials (patch.com) — Philadelphia health officials are warning about possible measles exposure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after a NICU visitor tested positive, prompting targeted quarantines and antibody treatment for vulnerable infants. While no Philadelphia patients or staff have tested positive, residents who were at CHOP during specific times are urged to confirm their MMR vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and follow public health guidance.
2. Philadelphia Plans Major Changes for Roosevelt Boulevard (rnbphilly.com) — If you drive, bike, walk, or ride SEPTA along Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia is planning big safety and transit upgrades that will roll out through 2029 and beyond. Expect new crossings, sidewalks, bike lanes, bus-only lanes, and speed cameras in the near term, while the city studies even larger redesigns and future transit options and invites residents to stay involved through its Route for Change program.
3. Medicaid recipients in Philadelphia urged to prepare for upcoming coverage changes (6abc.com) — Philadelphia Medicaid recipients face major rule changes starting January 1, including six‑month re-enrollment, stricter deadlines for retroactive coverage, and new work or community engagement requirements for many adults. City officials urge residents to update their information with Pennsylvania DHS, download the Compass app, and carefully read all Medicaid mail to avoid losing coverage, with some non-citizens facing an October 1 cutoff.
4. Exclusive: Victim's family speaks following domestic shooting on Broad Street in North Philadelphia (6abc.com) — A North Philadelphia woman remains hospitalized after police say her estranged husband shot her during an argument in a car on Broad Street, before turning the gun on himself. Her family describes a long recovery ahead, while city public safety officials highlight recent declines in intimate partner violence and new investments aimed at preventing future domestic violence tragedies.
5. Benched by delays as Philadelphia youth baseball team faces ongoing construction at their field (nbcphiladelphia.com) — In Port Richmond, the Tigers youth baseball team has spent more than two years waiting to return to their renovated home field at Cohocksink Recreation Center, now delayed by lawn and soil concerns. Players are stuck on a temporary Amber Street field with lighting problems, while Philadelphia Parks and Recreation conducts additional testing that will take at least two more weeks before next steps are decided.
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