Thousands of illegal vaping devices, mostly from China, flooding U.S.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
While flavored e-cigarettes will be banned, menthol and tobacco-flavors will be allowed to remain on the market.
The bill is expected to go to City Council for a full vote in a couple of weeks.
Critics say banning flavored e-cigarette sales will only push teens and adults to black-market sellers.
Vaping is being blamed for at least eight deaths.
The nation's largest retailer said Friday that it will complete its exit from e-cigarettes after selling through current inventory.
Seven people have died and the CDC expects that number to increase.
A flavoring ingredient that can potentially cause cancer has been found in high levels of e-cigarette liquids and smokeless tobacco products by researchers at Duke Health.
As of Sept. 6, there are 450 cases nationwide of lung illnesses associated to the use of e-cigarettes products, including devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges.
There may be a hidden danger related to vaping.
Federal health officials say more than 3.5 million teens use e-cigarettes.
More states are raising the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
There are growing concerns about the number of teenagers who vape.
The agency has sent out more than 1,300 warning letters and fines to retailers and online shops caught selling to minors.
A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
People who used e-cigarettes were more likely to kick the habit than those who didn't, a new study found.
Doctors at Yale say a quarter of teens who smoke e-cigarettes use a technique called "dripping."
The nation's top doctor is sounding the alarm on e-cigarettes, especially when used by teens and young adults.
A 14-year-old girl was injured after an e-cigarette exploded inside a Universal Orlando attraction, according to Orlando police.
JD Tuccille from Reason alleges the FDA is attempting the kill the vaping industry with their new regulations on e-cigarettes.
Chris reviewed Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's statement that he's not yet ready to get behind Donald Trump, the FDA's new regulations on e-cigarettes and Trump's Cinco De Mayo taco salad. He spoke with Chris Butler at 7:00 on Finance Friday about Hillary Clinton's statements about the coal industry and Donald Trump's support for tariffs.
E-cigarettes and other tobacco products like premium cigars and hookahs will be regulated in the same way the government regulates traditional cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
According to CBS News, the same battery cells that power e-cigarettes also power hoverboards.
E-cigarettes have become a popular alternative to smoking tobacco, but many people don't realize that they can blow up or catch fire causing very serious injuries.
The bipartisan measure adds to the state's Clean Indoor Air Act which prohibits regular smoking at indoor public places.
A community in Willmington is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
She was one of the first female senior rabbis in the region. The Beth David Reform synagogue in Gladwyne is honoring Rabbi Beth Kalisch.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
A community in Willmington is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
She was one of the first female senior rabbis in the region. The Beth David Reform synagogue in Gladwyne is honoring Rabbi Beth Kalisch.
As a widespread display of the Northern Lights will hover in the Philadelphia area over the next two days, we could see it if the weather cooperates.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
She was one of the first female senior rabbis in the region. The Beth David Reform synagogue in Gladwyne is honoring Rabbi Beth Kalisch.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
A Delaware County mother is on a mission to create acceptance for people with autism. She published a book that's inspired by her son.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
May Brill will turn 100 next week and for decades, she's been an advocate for veterans. Residents in the community came together Friday in celebration of the WWII veteran from Cherry Hill.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
Cold rain and wind marked day one of the competition, but the less-than-ideal weather didn't dampen the excitement around the tradition.
A retaining wall, part of the I-295 Direct Connect Project in New Jersey, collapsed in 2021. We looked into why Wall 22 collapsed and the warning signs that could have prevented this $92 million mistake.
A community in Willmington is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday.
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with rain around all day Friday, but sunshine returns Saturday before more rain for Mother's Day
Thursday starts off cloudy and in the 60s before rain rolls in tonight, cooling us down for a damp, chilly Friday.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered showers that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A Delaware County woman finally has what doctors call a miracle baby. This coming Mother's Day is extra special with a journey that spanned nine years.
Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Dave Shaw's fandom began with a Chase Utley home run in 2012. Twelve years later, Shaw is helping grow baseball in the United Kingdom with "UK Phillies."
The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the most important offseason of the Joel Embiid era, and Daryl Morey is armed with cap space to get a third star to make a run for an NBA title.
The 85th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is happening in South Jersey this weekend, and for the first time, a woman is at the helm.
Cavan Sullivan, 14, is the youngest player in Philadelphia Union history to be added to the first-team roster. He's also the fifth-youngest signing in Major League Soccer history.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Ukee Washington reports.
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At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
The weekend currently looks like another cool one with some sun Saturday and more clouds and showers for Mother's Day on Sunday. Bill Kelly reports.
Delaware County Council voted to terminate the Director of Emergency Services, Tim Boyce, on Friday. The council said the decision was based on information from multiple sources regarding unacceptable behavior in the workplace.
The Riverbend Environmental Education Center celebrated its 50th anniversary. CBS Philadelphia anchor Jessica Kartalija emceed the event.
A community is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday in Wilmington. At this time, the 17-year-old driver has not been charged as police continue their investigation. Siafa Lewis talked with loved ones at the vigil.
A man was rushed to the hospital after police said he was stabbed in the forearm at a busy stop in Center City on the Broad Street Line. Police said everything took place just before 8 p.m. Friday.