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New guidelines have been issued for performing CPR on drowning victims. Stephanie Stahl explains why they're needed.
Robin Eaton, a heart disease survivor, shares her story and what she wants others to know about heart disease.
Philadelphia students had the opportunity to learn about careers in STEM during a hands-on event at Penn Medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A new poll from the American Heart Association found many Americans want to eat a healthier diet but face challenges including high costs and lack of knowledge about healthful foods.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States — and new projections show it may become even more common in the next 30 years, according to the American Heart Association.
The Hard Hats with Heart Home Run Derby is an American Heart Association event aimed at improving the health and wellness of the construction industry.
National Wear Red Day is to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading killer of men and women. Here's the story of a Delaware County woman's surprising discovery.
The North10 Lenfest Center in Hunting Park has a new mobile hands-only CPR kiosk that trains people how to help someone in cardiac arrest.
Walkers made their way around the Sports Complex raising money for research. Their goal was $2.3 million, Ross DiMattei reports.
Extreme weather and bad air is especially dangerous for high-risk groups but it can impact anyone.
The launch event included free CPR training for more than 1,000 people.
Nationally, the bystander CPR response rate is about 40%. But in Philadelphia, it's as low as 23%, according to the American Heart Association.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
The American Heart Association annual event supports construction industry employees at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
Friday, the American Heart Association aims to raise awareness about the special issues women face with heart disease.
We all wore red today to spread awareness.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
The American Heart Association announced a new $20 million research investment to study teen vaping on Friday.
Tuxedos and evening gowns were out in full force at the 61st annual Philadelphia Heart Ball, organized by the American Heart Association.
A South Jersey healthcare network is taking part in a national campaign to raise awareness about heart disease, particularly when it comes to new mothers.
A new study has revealed that the statement 'it's never too late to get in shape' actually does hold water after all.
The multi-state program helps raise awareness for families affected by congenital heart defects.
Sex and sudden cardiac arrest rarely happen together, according to preliminary research presented Sunday at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017.
The Independence Visitor Center is hosting a new guest, one that's a life saver, a hands-only CPR training kiosk.
Although coconut oil is marketed as a healthier cooking oil option, that may not be true, according to the American Heart Association.
Strong storms could move through the Philadelphia region on Friday.
NJ Transit engineers are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, the union says, bringing train service to a screeching halt.
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A Philadelphia-based drug trafficking network was disbanded after 41-pounds of fentanyl, worth more than $6 million, was seized in North Philadelphia.
The baby was taken to Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington because Crozer-Chester Medical Center has been closed for weeks.
Strong storms could move through the Philadelphia region on Friday.
NJ Transit engineers are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, the union says, bringing train service to a screeching halt.
One teen died and another was injured in a shooting near James Logan School, Philadelphia police said.
A team of doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine treated a baby with a gene editing technology customized for his rare disease for the first time ever.
Pennsylvania leaders are pushing to limit private equity companies' influence on health care in the state.
A Philadelphia-based drug trafficking network was disbanded after 41-pounds of fentanyl, worth more than $6 million, was seized in North Philadelphia.
The baby was taken to Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington because Crozer-Chester Medical Center has been closed for weeks.
One teen died and another was injured in a shooting near James Logan School, Philadelphia police said.
Thousands of athletes are getting ready for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia this weekend.
Officers say they're seeing more switches that make guns fully automatic in Philadelphia, and they're cracking down on the devices.
NJ Transit engineers are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, the union says, bringing train service to a screeching halt.
Police said there weren't any threats made against the Winslow Township staff or students during the incident.
NJ Transit riders are bracing for a rail strike that could start Friday at midnight and throw their daily commutes into chaos.
NJ Transit rail engineers will officially go on strike Friday after the union and the agency failed to reach an agreement.
With a possible NJ Transit strike looming later this week, engineers protested in front of the agency's headquarters on Wednesday in Newark.
The Philadelphia area is about to enter an extended period of rain, fog and cloudiness that could last through at least the first half of the weekend.
Delaware State Police said a trooper shot an armed man who was not complying with orders to drop a firearm.
A 21-year-old man was killed in a triple shooting in Wilmington that wounded a 9-year-old girl on Thursday night, police said.
It will be an unsettled week ahead with scattered showers and isolated storms the next few days in the Philadelphia region.
A truck carrying multiple cars flipped over near the Commodore Barry Bridge on I-95 northbound in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
A team of doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine treated a baby with a gene editing technology customized for his rare disease for the first time ever.
Philadelphia's Evoluer House is a nonprofit focused on empowering Black and Brown girls through wellness and education.
Pennsylvania leaders are pushing to limit private equity companies' influence on health care in the state.
Philip Alexander Diaz died during a family vacation on Thanksgiving 2023. Now, his family is sending his ashes to space on a memorial flight.
The Pennsylvania Senate's Law and Justice Committee voted down the bill 7 to 3.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
What's the impact of a major PGA event in your backyard? Millions in hotel revenue, tourism officials say.
Thousands filled Walnut Street Saturday for the annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival — a one-day celebration of food, music and local business.
There was another air traffic control outage in less than two weeks at the same Philadelphia facility that directs planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday morning.
Signs greeted travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday, now that the real ID requirements are in effect.
The Philadelphia International Airport temporarily paused arriving flights on Tuesday morning.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start fining people who park illegally in bus stops and no stopping lanes this week.
New Jersey State Police are investigating a crash that left 39 people injured Sunday afternoon.
Thousands of athletes are getting ready for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia this weekend.
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
The St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the Philadelphia Phillies, 14-7, in the second game of a day-night doubleheader.
Here's a prediction for every game on the Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 regular season schedule.
Benchmark School in Media is partnering with the Philadelphia Union to help kids chase their goals in and out of the classroom.
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, were spotted dining at Talula's Garden in Philadelphia on Sunday.
As the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial unfolds in NYC, here's what to know about Cassie Ventura and other the key witnesses in the case.
Plan your latest weekend adventure with help from our events guide.
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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.
The Philadelphia region could see heavy rain and strong storms on Friday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
One man died and a teenager was injured in a shooting near an elementary school in the Logan section of Philadelphia, police say. Police say surveillance footage from cameras in the area will help with their investigation.
NJ Transit engineers are set to go on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, the union says. Alicia Roberts reports.
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomed three new additions to its animal family this week after a group of male Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises hatched. The boys join the Golden Girls — four female tortoises hatched earlier this year who were named Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia after a community vote.
A Philadelphia-based fentanyl trafficking network was disbanded in North Philadelphia.