U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
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Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
The CDC is worried about the dangers of antibiotic overuse which can make treating infections difficult.
Newly released numbers show the nation's drug epidemic is impacting pregnant women at higher rates. Drug overdose deaths tripled in the 35 to 44 age group, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. The study suggests pregnant women may be avoiding substance treatment because of the stigma or fear of being penalized.
More than 1,400 people died of a drug overdose in Philadelphia in 2022. For perspective, 516 died from gun violence.
As leaders in Philadelphia work to find solutions, there's disagreement over one proposal: safe injection sites. Jessica Kartalija reports the issue.
The first over-the-counter naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose, will be available in retail stores and online as soon as next week, its manufacturer said Wednesday.
Nitazenes are a synthetic opioid, like fentanyl, although the two drugs are not structurally related.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said.
In addition to reversing opioid overdoses, professionals are trying a new method to get people who use drugs into treatment.
At least 10 Pennsylvanians die every day from a drug overdose, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
A Philadelphia nonprofit questions the move of upgrading xylazine to level 3 schedule of controlled substances as political rather than practical.
In September of 2021, "The Wire" star was found dead at the age of 54 in his home in Brooklyn, New York.
District Attorney Kevin R. Steele says there have already been two overdoses linked to CBD, THC edibles in the county.
A man from Philadelphia is facing charges after a woman in Montgomery County fatally overdosed on heroin and fentanyl.
Many individuals involved declined to be taken to the hospital.
Patrick Yahner, 19, of Skippack, is charged with "drug delivery resulting in death" in connection with the April overdose death of Justin Service.
August 31st is set aside each year around the world in an effort to take the stigma off those addicted to drugs and back attempts to treat the problem.
An Overdose Awareness Vigil was held in Boothwyn, where those who lost their lives were honored, but the event served a deeper purpose.
The nasal spray Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, will now be available in all Acme pharmacies in Pennsylvania.
Officials with the Philadelphia Department of Health say 29-year-old Daniel Wichterman died of "accidental drug intoxication."
Authorities say a man believed to have killed his ex-wife and five of her relatives earlier this month killed himself with a combination of drugs after the murders.
Gov. Tom Corbett's administration says a prescription drug that can reduce fatalities from heroin overdoses is about to become more widely available in Pennsylvania to police and the public.
Dry weather is expected through the end of the week in the Philadelphia region, but breezy conditions will continue on Thursday.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget but frustrated it took so long.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Dry weather is expected through the end of the week in the Philadelphia region, but breezy conditions will continue on Thursday.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget but frustrated it took so long.
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget but frustrated it took so long.
A pilot was taken to the hospital with bumps and bruises after his plane made a rough landing in Montgomery County.
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
A.J. Brown's comments on a stream with gamer Janky Rando have once again put him in the spotlight, following another Philadelphia Eagles win.
The historic 1702 Great Bell at Christ Church in Old City was allegedly vandalized last week.
The Ronald McDonald House enabled John Kenyon to be by his son's side during a difficult journey.
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Retired Col. Harvey Barnum was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
Horses are helping veterans heal at a farm in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Terrence Gore's artistic medium is leaves, sticks and anything he can find on the ground in nature.
Army veteran Erica Liermann says fitness has helped with her PTSD. At her King of Prussia gym, she's helping other veterans.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on Sunday, Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says.
At the MossRehab Institute for Brain Health, veterans and first responders with brain injuries come for an intense three-week program.
The 31-year-old was diagnosed last week after a random drug test flagged health officials to indicators of cancer. The team said Singleton is recovering and doctors are confident he'll return to the field in the coming weeks.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The trains that were canceled Wednesday on the Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines will not run on Thursday and Friday.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
For the third straight day, some SEPTA Regional Rail trains are canceled Wednesday as the transit agency continues to inspect railcars due to a federal order.
SEPTA canceled multiple trips on Regional Rail lines again Tuesday amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
Multiple people are hurt and roads are shut down after separate crashes in Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic counties Sunday night.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
A.J. Brown's comments on a stream with gamer Janky Rando have once again put him in the spotlight, following another Philadelphia Eagles win.
Parents of Cheltenham High School football players demanded answers and transparency after the school canceled the football season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored the go-ahead basket on a follow with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
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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 light show opens next Thursday and runs nightly with shows every 30 minutes.
Police believe the theft at Good Shepherd Memorial Mausoleum in Plains Township happened between Nov. 1 and Nov. 6.
The lawsuit comes after the federal government pulled the plug on a beach replenishment project.
TWU Local 234, SEPTA's largest union, plans to have a strike authorization vote Sunday after its contract expired last week.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in Philadelphia will be sunny with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.