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American adults are reading less, prompting health concerns

Research shows the share of American adults reading for pleasure has dropped dramatically, a trend that's raising health concerns among experts.

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Advocates, survivors gather in Philadelphia and around U.S. to stand up against sexual violence

Advocates, survivors gather in Philadelphia and around U.S. to stand up against sexual violence

How marriage converted Irish native into a die-hard Eagles fan

How marriage converted Irish native into a die-hard Eagles fan

Police enlist K-9s to help search "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney section, sources say

Police enlist K-9s to help search "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney section, sources say

Visit South Jersey launches campaign to aid farmers hit by devastating frost

Visit South Jersey launches campaign to aid farmers hit by devastating frost

Nationwide protests denouncing Cornell's handling of alleged frat house rape

Nationwide protests denouncing Cornell's handling of alleged frat house rape

How Philadelphia Eagles can beat Jaguars in London despite long injury list, Lane Johnson retirement

How Philadelphia Eagles can beat Jaguars in London despite long injury list, Lane Johnson retirement

Surveillance video captures fiery crash into U-Haul facility in Kensington

Surveillance video captures fiery crash into U-Haul facility in Kensington

Another beautiful October day ahead with highs in the upper 70s | NEXT Weather

Another beautiful October day ahead with highs in the upper 70s | NEXT Weather

Temple helps students with food, housing and wellness with Essential Needs Hub

Temple helps students with food, housing and wellness with Essential Needs Hub

1 injured after nearly 20 shots were fired in Strawberry Mansion

1 injured after nearly 20 shots were fired in Strawberry Mansion

1 dead after car crashes into U-Haul facility in Kensington, sparking large fire, police say

1 dead after car crashes into U-Haul facility in Kensington, sparking large fire, police say

Another beautiful day in store Thursday for Philadelphia before weekend rain

Another beautiful day in store Thursday for Philadelphia before weekend rain

Shapiro, Garrity spar over data centers in only Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate

Shapiro, Garrity spar over data centers in only Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate

Haverford professor charged for allegedly sending antisemitic threats to colleague

Haverford professor charged for allegedly sending antisemitic threats to colleague

Philly-area communities gather to mark 3 years since Oct. 7 attacks

Philly-area communities gather to mark 3 years since Oct. 7 attacks

Pipes at home of suspected serial killer in Philadelphia's Olney section were clogged, sources say

Pipes at home of suspected serial killer in Philadelphia's Olney section were clogged, sources say

CDC reports early flu season sees jump in ER visits

CDC reports early flu season sees jump in ER visits

Bucks County 9/11 memorial vandalized days after ceremony marking 25 years

Bucks County 9/11 memorial vandalized days after ceremony marking 25 years

Quinnipiac poll finds Pennsylvania voters favor Gov. Shapiro for reelection

Quinnipiac poll finds Pennsylvania voters favor Gov. Shapiro for reelection

16-year-old charged in Lindenwold crash that injured 6 teens

16-year-old charged in Lindenwold crash that injured 6 teens

Lawmakers ask Pa. Supreme Court for more time to regular skill games

Lawmakers ask Pa. Supreme Court for more time to regular skill games

Suspects wanted in series of early morning armed robberies across Philadelphia, police say

Suspects wanted in series of early morning armed robberies across Philadelphia, police say

Eagles trade Cam Jurgens to Ravens: Pat Gallen breaks down what's next

Eagles trade Cam Jurgens to Ravens: Pat Gallen breaks down what's next

New Jersey dad back to living full life after "musical chairs of the heart" surgery at Jefferson

New Jersey dad back to living full life after "musical chairs of the heart" surgery at Jefferson

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