Cozying Up By The Fire Really IS Relaxing, Study Claims
According to a new study from the University of Alabama, sitting next to a roaring fire actually lowers blood pressure.
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According to a new study from the University of Alabama, sitting next to a roaring fire actually lowers blood pressure.
Crews responded to one of those 32-story condo buildings at 2nd and Locust Streets just before 2:40 p.m. Monday.
A man has been charged with murder and arson in connection with the deaths of a woman and child in Egg Harbor City, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday.
At least five people were displaced and three homes were badly damaged in a fire Thursday morning in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead following a suspicious house fire in Atlantic County.
The fire broke out around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 3700 block of North Franklin Street.
The fire was reported at 9:35 a.m. at 1300 Market Street.
Some parents in Montgomery County were left without childcare Tuesday morning after a fire at the YMCA in Abington Township.
The fire was reported around 10:30 p.m. Monday at the amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey.
Forty-eight hours after he was trapped inside his burning patrol car following an accident on a South Philadelphia street, Officer Mark Kimsey, walking on crutches, his girlfriend at his side, returned to the 17th Police District to tell his remarkable story of survival -- and the two Good Samaritans who saved his life.
The fire broke out at 413 Burmont Road in Drexel Hill around 2:41 p.m.
Chopper 3 over the scene of the blaze at 2418 W. Lehigh Avenue.
A business was destroyed and the owner was hospitalized after flames ripped through a lawn mowing store in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Around 1:46 a.m., the fire department received a call reporting smoke on the 18th floor of an apartment building at 4445 Holden Street.
The fire broke out around 9 a.m. on Thursday near 4th and Race Streets after construction crews reportedly struck a gas main.
Firefighters battled a blaze in a three story house Saturday morning on the 3000 block of Frankford Avenue.
The fire was reported around 11:45 p.m. Thursday at the unit block of S. 62nd Street.
Firefighters battled a house fire in South Jersey Wednesday afternoon.
Flames broke out around 4:00 a.m. Sunday at a home along the 5000 block of D Street.
Flames broke out around 3:30 p.m. Saturday at an apartment building along the 3800 block of North 15th Street in the city's Tioga-Nicetown section.
Chopper 3 was over the scene of the two-alarm fire at Avalon Court in the area of Cooper Road/Centennial Blvd by Main Street.
Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out inside a shuttered golf country club building in Montgomery County Wednesday.
Authorities say a fire in a Pennsylvania home that killed scores of snakes doesn't appear suspicious in origin.
The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. on the 200 block of South 13th Street.
The Eagles partnered with nonprofit Bringing Hope Home for an event highlighting the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which promotes early cancer screenings.
The Philadelphia area can expect some fall weather before temperatures warm up again this weekend.
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MLB The Show 2025 simulated the playoffs, and the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in five games over the Boston Red Sox.
Federal workers in Philadelphia are bracing for furloughs and possible layoffs if the government shuts down.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, officials said.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
The Eagles partnered with nonprofit Bringing Hope Home for an event highlighting the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which promotes early cancer screenings.
The Philadelphia area can expect some fall weather before temperatures warm up again this weekend.
MLB The Show 2025 simulated the playoffs, and the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in five games over the Boston Red Sox.
The Eagles partnered with nonprofit Bringing Hope Home for an event highlighting the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which promotes early cancer screenings.
Richard Adamsky, a former Catholic school teacher and coach in Bucks County, was indicted on federal child pornography charges, officials said.
Federal workers in Philadelphia are bracing for furloughs and possible layoffs if the government shuts down.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
Federal assistance programs such as SNAP could be disrupted if a government shutdown drags on for more than 30 days.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
For the first time since the pandemic, students at Winslow Township Middle School are learning remotely, and it may be weeks before they can fully return to the classroom.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, officials said.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
Crozer Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital were owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy and closed the two facilities.
With encouragement and music, patients at Penn Medicine are up and walking hours after spinal surgeries.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
MLB The Show 2025 simulated the playoffs, and the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in five games over the Boston Red Sox.
Orion Kerkering may have his confidence back, and just in time for Red October. The Phillies are going to need him.
It's Red October season in Philadelphia, and the Phillies are preparing for the NLDS. But first, the team will host an intrasquad scrimmage on Wednesday.
After the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, A.J. Brown's cryptic social media post referencing a biblical passage went viral.
Nick Castellanos capped Philadelphia's 96-win season with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Hulu has released a docuseries on the death of Ellen Greenberg, the Philadelphia schoolteacher who was found dead inside her Manayunk apartment in 2011.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl performance is more than just a show to Puerto Ricans in Philly.
The legendary singer-songwriter was set to tour in support of his book, "Cat on the Road to Findout," which will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 7.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Known for creating with the guiding mantra "Home is stage, stage is home," Moki Cherry made vibrant worlds using mixed material tapestries, woodwork, fabric sculpture and drawings.
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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.
Puppies and yoga mats filled the NovaCare Complex this week as the Philadelphia Eagles partnered with nonprofit Bringing Hope Home for an event highlighting the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which promotes early cancer screenings.
The Philadelphia area can expect cloudy and cooler weather Wednesday in the Philadelphia area. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, Alina Habba, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, announced.
A Navy veteran who was affected by a prior government shutdown says the disruption affects more than servicemembers and federal workers. Reporter Josh Sanders has his story.
A former Catholic school teacher and coach in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was indicted on federal child pornography charges, officials announced on Tuesday.