West Philadelphia Shooting Leaves Man Dead, 2 Women Injured: Police

A shooting inside a West Philadelphia home has left a man dead and two women injured, police said on Monday night.

Would Safe Injection Sites Help Curb Philadelphia's Overdose Crisis?

The death toll is staggering. More than 1,400 people died of a drug overdose in Philadelphia in 2022.

CDC Director Visits Philadelphia Walgreens To Urge People To Get Vaccinated Before The Holidays

Dr. Mandy Cohen, the CDC director, was at Walgreens urging people to get vaccinated.

UPenn Student Died After Drinking Panera's Charged Lemonade: Lawsuit

The family of a deceased UPenn student is suing Panera after they said a highly caffeinated drink at the chain contributed to her death.

New Documentary About Lyme Disease, The Quiet Epidemic, Is Coming To Philadelphia

"I always think about it, especially before going into the woods," Sarena Snider said.

UPenn Researchers Win Nobel Prize For mRNA COVID Vaccine Work

Professors Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the University of Pennsylvania won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Crisis Therapy Friends From Philly Team Up To Help Others Get Lifesaving Therapy Access

Two young women from the Philadelphia area found hope through therapy to share what they learned.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Shots Urged By Philly Health Officials

A day after the CDC urged people 6 months and older in the US get the new vaccine, Philadelphia's top health official echoed the sentiment.

Throw Out These COVID-19 Tests, Philly Health Officials Say

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health distributed about 4,000 invalid COVID-19 test kits to the public.

COVID Hospitalizations Rise In Philly, Health Safety Tips Offered

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health said the number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 is the highest since this spring.

Philadelphia Creates New Emergency Response Team For Behavioral Health Calls

The unit will run from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. primarily in North Philadelphia during its pilot phase.

Philly Marijuana Use Among World's Highest, Study Shows

Philadelphia is among the top 15 highest (and not elevation) cities in the world, according to a study from the Center for Advancing Health.

Measles Exposure Possible For CHOP Patients, Staff

An unvaccinated child from Montgomery County was at the hospital while infectious for about four hours on Friday, July 21, officials said.

Heat Emergency Declared In Philly Thursday Morning to Saturday Night

Residents can stop in the city's libraries, recreation center, pools, and spraygrounds to beat the heat over the next few days.

Doctors Warn About Mold, Debris Concerns After Rain And Flooding In Philadelphia Area

"How in the world is this even possible?" Rachel Doreian said.

Code Orange Air Quality Declared For Tuesday In Philadelphia Region

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said Tuesday's air quality in the five-county region will be unhealthy for some.

Penn Medicine's SHE Oncology Program Hopes To Include More Women In Fight Against Cancer

The American Cancer Society kicked off a program Friday that introduces high school young women to the field of oncology.

Code Orange Air Quality Day Thursday In 5-County Philly Region: PA DEP

High ozone levels expected Thursday mean young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems will be at higher risk Thursday.

"Drink A Lot Of Water": Philadelphians Try To Beat The Heat Amid Sweltering Temps

"Today is hotter than the other days," said Dejesus Onofre, Kingz Hand Wash & Detail Center manager.

Another Code Red Air Quality Action Day In Philadelphia

Masks are available for residents at Health Department Resource Hubs, police district buildings, and fire department stations.

Code Red Air Quality Action Day Declared In Philly Region Due To Smoke

Wednesday's air quality led to officials issuing a Code Red Air Quality Action Day. Thursday will likely see a Code Orange declaration.

Celebrate Christmas in July and Raise Money for In Need Children

Join the Santa Hustle 5K, 9K or 12K and Kids Dash Sunday, July 23 in Brighton Park.

Special Family Connection Shows The Power Of Music Therapy In Philadelphia

It's an important part of rehabilitation at Magee , where a music therapist has a special family connection.

Denver Boy Needed 16 Trips For Cancer Treatments To Philadelphia. Enter ALSF.

But right before Christmas in December 2018, he faced a puzzling situation that wasn't fun and games.

All 5 Meerkats Die At The Philadelphia Zoo Due To An Unknown Toxin

All five meerkats were brought in as a group of siblings 12 years ago.

Boil Water Advisory In West Philadelphia Lifted

The Philadelphia Water Department found no evidence of harmful bacteria in water samples taken in West Philly after a Sunday pump failure.

Anti-Mosquito Spray Being Applied Wednesday In Southwest Philadelphia

The West Nile Virus can cause West Nile encephalitis, which is an infection that can result in inflammation of the brain.

18K West Philadelphians Under Boil Water Advisory

Residents in the 19151, and parts of 19131 and 19139 ZIP codes should boil water before using it until further notice.

Philadelphia Now Has Worst Air Quality Compared To All Major Cities

According to AirNow.com's Air Quality Index, Philadelphia is currently at 447. The air particles are considered "hazardous" at 300.

Air Quality Worsens In Philly Region, Code Red Declared

State officials Wednesday said Thursday would be a Code Orange air quality day, but Thursday morning they declared a Code Red.

Code Orange Air Alert Thursday In Philadelphia Region

State environmental officials said wind changes later Thursday will help remove some from the region ahead of the weekend.

Phillies Broadcaster Fighting Side Effects Of Cancer Treatments

"Work helps, it keeps your mind off of things I'm around people I care about all the time," Phillies radio broadcaster Gregg Murphy said.

Michael J. Fox Falls At "Back To The Future" Panel At Pennsylvania Convention Center In Philadelphia

Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 29 in 1991. The condition can affect a person's balance.

Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued Across Philly Area

A Code Red Fine Particles Action Day Alert means the air in Philadelphia is dangerous to breathe, according to city health officials.

Another Day Of Potentially Harmful Air In Philly Region Wednesday

State environmental officials declared Wednesday another Code Orange Air Quality Action Day due to Canadian wildfire smoke in the region.

Air Quality Potentially Dangerous In Philly Region Tuesday: DEP

Wildfire smoke from Canada will pose potential health dangers to vulnerable populations in the Philadelphia region Tuesday, officials said.

Junkyard Fire Put 'Significant' Particulate Matter In Air: Officials

The Philadelphia Department of Health reported significant amounts of fine particulate matter in the air after Wednesday's junkyard fire.

Philadelphia Region Still Seeing Reduced Air Quality Due To Fires

Smoke from the Nova Scotia wildfires is still impacting the Philadelphia region.

Canada Wildfire Could Impact Philadelphia Area: Check Out Smoke Map

Smoke from the raging Tantallon wildfire burning in Nova Scotia, Canada is already impacting our area.

Air Quality Could Be Dangerous For Some In Philadelphia Area Wednesday

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared Air Quality Action Day in the Philadelphia region Wednesday.