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.
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.
Savage Sisters said its work saved thousands of lives and arresting people who need help is doing more harm than good. CBS Philadelphia talked with a man who said he's here today because of them.
Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.
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.
The New York Police Department said a child died of an apparent overdose at a day care where drugs were found.
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.
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.
Toodles, the poodle who was revived from an overdose with Narcan last month, is now headed to a new home.
Experts believe the COVID-19 pandemic is in part to blame for the increase in drug use, particularly one type of drug.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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 Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Pete the peacock has been spending time near Jean and Vivian Fiorentino's home in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and they aren't sure where he came from.
Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for people under the age of 50 and research shows young Black Americans face an even higher risk. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Accidental poisonings sent an estimated 67,000 children in the U.S. to the emergency room and killed 90 children in 2023. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Timothy O'Connor, who died in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County earlier this month.
Stephanie and Sean Burns want to warn other parents after they say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at her former day care in Voorhees, New Jersey.