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.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
UFC 330 will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly in August, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on "The Pat McAfee Show."
The Phillies are shuffling up the bullpen by sending Seth Johnson back to Triple-A and recalling Chase Shugart from the IronPigs.
Philadelphia's Pride Festival will be relocating from the Gayborhood in 2026.
EnsembleArts Philly's Great Stages Gala, held on Friday, April 10, 2026, honored the performing arts.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
UFC 330 will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly in August, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on "The Pat McAfee Show."
The Phillies are shuffling up the bullpen by sending Seth Johnson back to Triple-A and recalling Chase Shugart from the IronPigs.
Philadelphia's Pride Festival will be relocating from the Gayborhood in 2026.
Felony charges against a teen who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during an ICE protest were dropped, her attorney said.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
UFC 330 will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly in August, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on "The Pat McAfee Show."
Philadelphia's Pride Festival will be relocating from the Gayborhood in 2026.
Felony charges against a teen who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during an ICE protest were dropped, her attorney said.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on Artemis II, says she flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip.
UFC 330 will be at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philly in August, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on "The Pat McAfee Show."
The Phillies are shuffling up the bullpen by sending Seth Johnson back to Triple-A and recalling Chase Shugart from the IronPigs.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
The Philadelphia Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth in five seasons.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
Officials released details about the third Red, White and Blue To-Do in Philadelphia in a news conference Tuesday morning, and local tourism leaders said the July 2 slate of events would honor President John Adams' wishes. Dan Snyder reports.
In an exclusive interview, Traci Conrad Hefner said she had high hopes for her son, Garrett Nicholas, and those hopes are now gone after he was killed in a crash over the weekend. Madeleine Wright reports.
Organizers of the Philadelphia Pride Festival say it will be moving out of the Gayborhood this year to accomodate crowd sizes that have grown consistently post-COVID-19.
Grays Ferry Avenue has partially reopened in Philadelphia after the fatal parking garage collapse shut down the major corridor for nearly a week.
Felony charges have been dropped against a teenager who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during her arrest at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in February.