Chestnut Hill Hospital Workers Strike For One Day
More than 100 workers at Chestnut Hill Hospital are holding a day-long strike as they advocate for higher wages.
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More than 100 workers at Chestnut Hill Hospital are holding a day-long strike as they advocate for higher wages.
The FDA has been asked to approve an implantable device to combat obesity.
Governor Corbett announced, yesterday, that nine insurers have signed on to provide health coverage for low income Pennsylvanians.
The intersection of Broad and Vine Streets, for example: four lanes westbound and five lanes eastbound, including two that serve as the onramp to an interstate highway.
Turns out putting warnings about the increased risk of suicide on the labels of antidepressants didn't do much good. In fact, it may have actually done some harm.
Today's excessive heat can take a toll on your health. With Philadelphia under a heat advisory, the city's health department is warning everyone to be smart in this weather, and certain people need to take more precautions.
Jefferson Medical College has a new name -- thanks to a major gift from philanthropist Sidney Kimmel.
Temperatures will approach record status on Wednesday, June 18th. The record of 96 set back in 1957 will be threatened today as highs soar into the mid-90s, with the head index nearing triple digits in many locations.
Camden County health officials have confirmed that a bat discovered in an empty room of a Cherry Hill, NJ residence last week has tested positive for rabies.
Veterans will go to the front of the line at a New Jersey health care system.
Gov. Christie will announce the statewide expansion Tuesday of a program that allows police officers to carry and administer a drug that can quickly reverse a heroin overdose.
A new study from Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that those who spend most of their day sitting, whether at work or in front of the TV, may have an increased risk of getting certain types of cancer.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. John Sabatina (D-Phila., third from left in photo).
The pilot was able to land the balloon safely, and the 10 passengers were all uninjured. The pilot was trapped under the gondola.
A Fort Washington woman will hike the Appalachian Trail to raise money and awareness for progeria.
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Residents had to leave their homes in West Philadelphia Saturday when the roof blew off a PHA building.
Police say Salis Hanrahan, 20, was fatally shot inside a house in the 400 block of Ripka Street in Roxborough on Wednesday.
The walk marked its 20th year and brought people together for a cause organizers say remains urgent in Philadelphia.
Residents had to leave their homes in West Philadelphia Saturday when the roof blew off a PHA building.
The walk marked its 20th year and brought people together for a cause organizers say remains urgent in Philadelphia.
Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, fans can get hands-on batting practice, meet MLB legends and much more.
A celebration in Delaware County turned chaotic when someone threw a firework, causing an explosion that injured two people.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, fans can get hands-on batting practice, meet MLB legends and much more.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Friday was a busy day in the Wildwoods, and our Ryan Hughes takes you to the Wildwood Sand Sculpting Festival, featuring some of the best sand sculptors from around the world.
Witnesses said a driver appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency when he drove into the Schuylkill River. Luckily, Good Samaritans including Libby Peters and Elisha Fox sprang into action, pulling the man from the car and getting him to safety. Liz Crawford reports.
A Fourth of July celebration in Upper Chichester, Delaware County, turned chaotic when someone threw a lit firework into a crowd, causing an explosion that injured two people. Madeleine Wright reports.
Hundreds come out each year for Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church's "She's My Sister" 8K. The walk raises awareness of human trafficking. Wakisha Bailey and Chilekasi Adele report.
The hype is building for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Chilekasi Adele reports.
