May 7, 2024
Celebrities
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Michaela Althouse
The 2024 Met Gala brought out several stars with ties to the Philadelphia region, including actor Colman Domingo, actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph, singer Sabrina Carpenter and former 76ers player Ben Simmons.
May 7, 2024
Investigations
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Michaela Althouse
A 17-year-old boy driving an SUV struck two boys, ages 10 and 12, as they were walking home from school in Wilmington, Delaware on Monday afternoon, police said. The 10-year-old boy died after being taken to Nemours Children's Hospital.
May 6, 2024
Food & Drink
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Michaela Althouse
Pat's King of Steaks reopens Wednesday after months of renovations. The South Philly shop at South Ninth Street and Passyunk Avenue, is adding breakfast sandwiches and a chicken cheesesteaks to its menu.
May 6, 2024
Investigations
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Michaela Althouse
Marcellus Bethea, a New Jersey state trooper, died during a training session to be a member of the TEAMs unit, which carries out underwater searches, rescue operations and counterterrorism responses. Police haven't released a cause of death. An investigation is underway.
May 3, 2024
Nature
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Michaela Althouse
Patty, an 11-year-old female western lowland gorilla, is now on display at the Philadelphia Zoo. She was brought here as a mating partner for 39-year-old Matuba as part of a breeding program to save the critically endangered species.
May 3, 2024
Government
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Michaela Althouse
The Biden administration allocated another $3 billion to replace lead service lines across the country. Pennsylvania is receiving $152 million and New Jersey is receiving $123 million. The Philadelphia Water Department expects to receive some of Pennsylvania's funding. An estimated 25,000 homes in the city still have lead pipes.
May 2, 2024
Books
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Michaela Althouse
Philly resident Kelsey McKinney, the creator and host of 'Normal Gossip' announced Wednesday that she's releasing a book. 'You Didn't Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,' which will be released in February, is a collection of essays on gossip, plus a few pop culture musings.
May 1, 2024
Education
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Michaela Althouse
Professors and staff at the Community College of Philadelphia want $20 million in additional funds from the city's 2025 budget. They say students are lacking the resources they need to graduate.
May 1, 2024
Women's Health
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Michaela Althouse
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women begin getting breast cancer screenings every other year at age 40. This ensures coverage under the Affordable Care Act and brings the panel in line with guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society and other organizations.
April 30, 2024
Fitness
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Michaela Althouse
Better performance on physical fitness tests is linked to reduced risk of mental health disorders among children and adolescents, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study suggests exercise can help reduce the risk of anxiety, depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among American youth.