Dave McCormick focuses on fentanyl during Pittsburgh round table
Pennsylvania Senate Republican candidate Dave McCormick is putting a focus on the opioid epidemic.
Pennsylvania Senate Republican candidate Dave McCormick is putting a focus on the opioid epidemic.
Officials said the gang worked from New Hampshire to Virginia to lure men into meeting a woman for a "date" by using dating apps.
Philadelphia officials said the "Avila Drug Trafficking Organization" sold fentanyl, cocaine and moved guns in the city's Fairhill and Kensington neighborhoods.
Officials say Pennsylvania State Police made three undercover buys from Jada Williams, who was charged with multiple drug offenses.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced the seizure of 1,100 packets of fentanyl, two handguns and a bag of bullets as part of a five-month fentanyl trafficking investigation in Kensington.
Jada Williams, 21, was arrested on Thursday on multiple drug-related charges for her role in a fentanyl trafficking operation.
Four-hundred-thousand doses of fentanyl, heroine and xylazine, otherwise known as tranq, have been taken off the streets.
Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll testified before a Senate committee about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis.
Sammy was part of a new study from Nemours Children's Health that found congenital abnormalities in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl.
The meeting follows President Biden's agreement with Chinese President Xi Jin Ping, where he pledged to carry out a law enforcement campaign against Chinese fentanyl components.
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey is pushing a new bipartisan bill that would crack down on the supply chain for fentanyl. He spoke to advocates and other lawmakers on Monday in an effort to gain support for the FEND Off Fentanyl Act.
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
The New York Police Department said a child died of an apparent overdose at a day care where drugs were found.
A lab right in the Philadelphia area has identified a new drug. The synthetic opioid is called nitazene analog or "zene" for short.
Nitazenes are a synthetic opioid, like fentanyl, although the two drugs are not structurally related.
Fentanyl test strips are illegal under some states' drug paraphernalia laws that date back to the 1970s. Before the proposal can become law, it needs bipartisan support in Congress.
The New Jersey senator talked about the bill's urgency Tuesday in Passaic County, joined by mothers who lost sons to fentanyl.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
The seizure was part of a three-day operation to help improve public safety and take back our streets.
The effects of fentanyl are considered the cause of death for Adam Rich, the child actor known as "America's little brother" for his role on the hit family dramedy "Eight is Enough."
Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl months after writing a children's book about grieving death.
Fatal overdoses involving fentanyl have surged in recent years in the US and new research shows that deaths among children have increased significantly, mirroring trends among adults.
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
In September of 2021, "The Wire" star was found dead at the age of 54 in his home in Brooklyn, New York.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.
Meet one of Philadelphia's many hidden gems in the Gayborhood: the William Way Community Center.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
An apparent murder-attempted suicide at Manatawny Manor Nursing Home in Chester County is under investigation.
Pennsylvania is one of the most important battleground states in November's presidential election. Here's a five-county look at how your vote is counted.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.
Meet one of Philadelphia's many hidden gems in the Gayborhood: the William Way Community Center.
Councilmember Mark Squilla brought forth 13 bills about the arena and the surrounding area as the Sixers seek a move away from Wells Fargo Center.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
The Friends of OCNJ History and Culture want to save Gillian's Wonderland Pier, and they need the community's help.
New Jersey students and their coaches remembered Monica Mosley as a golf mentoring program began Wednesday night.
The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
City officials and the Atlantic City Housing Authority shared an action plan to address the ongoing issues at Stanley Holmes Village.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
A red flag warning has been issued for South Jersey between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Raphael Ezeamaka, who is wanted for shooting at a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia, was arrested in Middletown, Delaware.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
An annual report says people are upset about the upcoming election, and it's affecting their health.
There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
A fatal three-car collision closed both lanes of the George C. Platt Bridge in southwest Philadelphia early Monday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing.
The big passing plays that made Jalen Hurts the MVP runner-up two years ago aren't as frequent, but there are signs of life.
With Zack Baun injured, rookie LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is preparing for his first career start for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Councilmember Mark Squilla brought forth 13 bills about the arena and the surrounding area as the Sixers seek a move away from Wells Fargo Center.
Connor McMichael scored twice and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 for their fifth consecutive victory.
Debra Austin is back in Philadelphia for a new series, "Dance Legends Masterclass," to give young dancers access to history.
More than 30 bars, restaurants and shops on East Passyunk Avenue and adjacent streets are offering discounts and spooky deals
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
After a viral Portal art installation opened in LOVE Park in Center City, Philadelphia now has a window into the world.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
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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.
More seasonable fall temperatures have returned to the Philadelphia area. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast and the latest on the drought.
Dozens of Jason Kelce look-alikes and superfans gathered in South Philadelphia for a costume contest Thursday.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday he will ask the court for resentencing in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, decades after the brothers were sentenced to life without parole for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Philadelphia voters are energized ahead of Election Day, and early voting has already started in Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue to focus their attention on Pennsylvania and the other battleground states.
Not Mayor Parker took a few other mayors from around the country on a tour on Thursday. Parker was at the Brith Shalom House in West Philadelphia along with a group from the U.S. Council of Mayors. they discussed a variety of ways to address the housing crisis at the local level. Mayor Parker renewed a promise to create 30,000 housing units in Philadelphia.