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There's growing pressure to publish papers quickly and receive dwindling research dollars, according to findings published in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."
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There's growing pressure to publish papers quickly and receive dwindling research dollars, according to findings published in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."
The signs are everywhere -- "Get your flu shot here!" -- and every supermarket, pharmacy, and clinic is offering the vaccination to keep you from getting sick.
On Thursday, the Drexel Convenient Care Center in the Shops at Liberty Place in Center City will offer free skin checks
Physicians at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children are helping patients battle both illness and hunger.
A new report on obesity shows that by 2030, thirteen states could have obesity rates above 60 percent.
It's now called the "Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent."
A survey from the federal government shows that Doylestown Hospital in Bucks County is doing an outstanding job of keeping heart attack patients alive.
If you have an oak tree on your property, you've noticed that the acorns started dropping early this year, and all too often.
The five Pennsylvania Department of Transportation photo and exam centers in Philadelphia will stay open until 7pm on Thursdays, from September 27th until November 8th.
Spectacular fall colors are all about the conditions, and a hot summer doesn't help bring out the vibrance.
Pennsylvania officials are warning residents that the number of cases of West Nile Virus will continue to climb as we enter prime mosquito season.
It's not always possible for veterans to get to the DAV, so workers in a van go to those in need.
The 14 Pennsylvania state universities had seen more than a decade of enrollment increases, some record setting. But not the last two years.
Parents in Pennsylvania and around the country are getting the message, that childhood vaccinations are worthwhile.
Noting that it's sad that steroid use went on so long in pro cycling, David Chauner, president of Pro Cycling Tour -- which stages the bike race in Philadelphia every year -- says cleaning up the sport sends a positive message.
A new makeup has been designed to protect soldiers from burns when a roadside bomb explodes.
Pennsylvania health officials are concerned about a new strain of swine flu that has been found in the midwest and now in central part of the commonwealth.
"Each day as you're doing your countdown, I would review the bus driver's name, the bus aide's the teacher, the teacher's assistant and the principal."
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation road crews will be out, all over the region, for more than a year, repairing and adding reflective road markers.
The World's Fair of Money runs through Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The Greenwood Avenue Bridge in Jenkintown (Montgomery County) closed on June 25th so Penndot crews could replace the 73-year-old structure. The work has been idled since July 18th.
Philadelphia police say surveillance video shows Yu Zhen throwing and catching kittens by their tails at his restaurant in the 4900 block of Old York Road.
Adding almonds to your diet won't stop the weight loss and will help your heart, according to a study by doctors at Temple University's Center for Obesity Research and Education.
Have you been told the president wants to help pay some of your bills? Don't believe it, warn consumer experts.
Many hospitals in Philadelphia and across the country are requiring their nursing staff to have a bachelor's degree.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Authorities say an infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, on Wednesday.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Authorities say an infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, on Wednesday.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Authorities say an infant was stabbed in a gated apartment complex on Smithbridge Drive in Coatesville, Chester County, on Wednesday.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett will be laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
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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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia is closed Wednesday as crews make emergency repairs, according to the city.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a century and will be bringing the fun to Philadelphia and the region. On Wednesday, Julian "Zeus" McClurkin joined the CBS News Philadelphia studios to teach anchor Janelle Burrell some neat basketball tricks.
Aaron Nola is ready to get back to baseball, and so are the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies! Aaron joined our Janelle Burrell from BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater as pitchers and catchers reported for spring training today.
Spring training baseball is almost here: the Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater, Florida on Wednesday. Josh Sidorowicz has this story and other big headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
With Valentine's Day approaching, here's a reminder to be vigilant before falling for a romance scam online. AI is helping make these scams harder to spot, generating real-looking profiles that are anything but. Josh Sidorowicz has a preview of today's In Your Corner podcast with guest Tanyika Rickard of Chase Bank in Philadelphia.