Philadelphia's "hope dealers" applaud FDA decision to sell Narcan over-the-counter
The U.S. FDA on Wednesday approved the overdose-reversing drug to be sold without a prescription.
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The U.S. FDA on Wednesday approved the overdose-reversing drug to be sold without a prescription.
The decision means Narcan can be available at convenience and grocery stores, but its price isn't clear.
The research review in Circulation looked at the combined results of 124 studies with more than 50,000 people.
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
Several brands of over-the-counter eye drops are linked to multiple deaths and cases of people going blind.
"It teaches you to become one with yourself," Hafiz Montgomery, a former WBF champ, said.
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Many agree that an extra day off leads to a more fulfilling and profitable life. There is also growing interest among state legislatures and even congress to give employers a chance to try out a four-day workweek.
The Center for Disease Control is expressing concern over a new fungus that's growing, and it's now in Pennsylvania.
He's among the first to try a new treatment being researched at Fox Chase that targets just the cancer cells without causing collateral damage.
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
You've heard about postpartum depression, or baby blues, but there's another medical condition that isn't talked about as much.
The students performed 200,000 compressions during a four-hour CPR jukebox marathon. For many, this event was personal.
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
Sanofi is cutting the list price of Lantus, its most widely prescribed insulin in the US, by 78% and establishing a $35 monthly cap for those with private insurance, the company announced Thursday. The change is effective January 1.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transit around the Philadelphia region.
Steeler, a bomb-sniffing dog at the Pittsburgh International Airport, is officially the TSA's cutest canine.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
A Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company firefighter is OK after falling through the floor of a burning home earlier this month.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Jim Murray, who built the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl team and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, has died.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Kenny Pickett is on the move again.
Saquon Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are built for a repeat championship.
Mo'ne Davis is making a comeback in baseball, trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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.
On the third day of SEPTA's service cuts, riders continued navigating a changed system, with some facing challenges including crowded stations and longer wait times. Dan Snyder reports.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, alongside officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the city's Department of Aviation, celebrated the completion of an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) on runway 826 at Philadelphia International Airport.
Passing a school bus with its stop arm extended could result in a $300 fine, and new cameras on the Neshaminy School District's 102 buses could catch drivers in the act.
After Hurricane Erin caused high surf that eroded several Jersey Shore beaches, Strathmere and many other towns are working to replenish and repair as much as they can before the busy Labor Day weekend. Eva Andersen reports.
Pennsylvania State Sen. Sharif Street is running to succeed Rep. Dwight Evans in the 3rd Congressional District. On Monday, Street announced he was stepping down as chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to focus on his House campaign.
