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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 woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left another woman dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
It's a huge update, years in the making, for anyone who parks a car in the city of Philadelphia. The city could soon be overhauling its courtesy tow system after settling a lawsuit.
Rep. Brendan Boyle's bill would force the government to restore slavery exhibits at the President's House in Philadelphia.
CBP says it seized 36 swords and 50 arrowheads dating back to 1600-1000 BCE, destined for Florida at the Port of Philadelphia.
A woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left another woman dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
It's a huge update, years in the making, for anyone who parks a car in the city of Philadelphia. The city could soon be overhauling its courtesy tow system after settling a lawsuit.
Rep. Brendan Boyle's bill would force the government to restore slavery exhibits at the President's House in Philadelphia.
CBP says it seized 36 swords and 50 arrowheads dating back to 1600-1000 BCE, destined for Florida at the Port of Philadelphia.
A woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left another woman dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
It's a huge update, years in the making, for anyone who parks a car in the city of Philadelphia. The city could soon be overhauling its courtesy tow system after settling a lawsuit.
Rep. Brendan Boyle's bill would force the government to restore slavery exhibits at the President's House in Philadelphia.
CBP says it seized 36 swords and 50 arrowheads dating back to 1600-1000 BCE, destined for Florida at the Port of Philadelphia.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
A fire at the EMR Metal Recycling facility in Camden was quickly contained Thursday night, one month after the company was sued over a series of fires.
A woman convicted of stowing away on a flight out of JFK Airport in 2024 has allegedly done it again, this time at Newark Airport, sources say.
More than a month after a fire ripped through a high-rise building in Atlantic City, one woman is forced to start all over.
A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
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.
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.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Tyrese Maxey passed NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson Thursday night to become the Philadelphia 76ers' all-time leader in made 3-pointers.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Walking past piles of snow, many people left their heavy winter coats at home Friday and ventured out for a stroll on Kings Highway in Haddonfield to soak up the sun and enjoy warmer weather. Ryan Hughes reports.
The Philadelphia Flower Show, America's oldest and largest flower show, is back — and it's celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. Jan Carabeo reports.
After a warmer weekend temps dip back into the 30s next week. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
One week after a student anti-ICE protest in Quakertown, Pa., turned into a scuffle with the chief of police, residents rally in support of the students who were involved. Kerri Corrado reports.
Reading Terminal Market, a "relic of a different era," will renovate more than 5,000 square feet of communal space in its historic Philadelphia building in anticipation of an influx of visitors for America's semiquincentennial.