Apps

Pink Noise Sleep

Playing 'pink noise' sounds, like rainfall, to fall asleep may harm REM sleep

Want to know when you'll die and how to prolong your life? There are apps for that

Signal isn't perfect for top-secret communications, but it might be right for you

Wonder Food Hall approaches big rollout in Philly area, with 7 of 10 locations set to open in next couple months

Wonder Food Hall

Family from N.J. sues Roblox and Discord, claiming platforms are 'hunting ground' for child predators

Wonder Food Hall, which lets people order takeout items from multiple restaurants, plans 2 Philly locations

Wonder Food Hall

SEPTA releases redesigned app with improved trip planning and real-time info

SEPTA app redesign

Gloria Dei Church creates app so visitors can take self-guided tours of its nearly 350-year-old cemetery

Gloria Dei app

Pennsylvania, New Jersey among 30 states that settle with Cameo over misleading celebrity endorsements

Cameo app settlement

Wonder food hall opens first Pa. location inside Bucks County Walmart

Wonder Food Hall Walmart

Dating app Bumble to pay New Jersey $315,000 over claims it misrepresented criminal background screenings

Can a mobile app help people tackle substance abuse? This Conshohocken company believes so

Substance Abuse App

Android users in Pennsylvania, New Jersey owed money from Google as part of $700 million settlement

Disney+, Hulu streaming services to become available on the same app

New Jersey woman sues Tinder for allegedly letting scammers use her photos

Tinder Lawsuit New Jersey

TikTok's new Shop feature lets users buy and sell products directly through the app

Phillies fans can now use facial recognition to enter Citizens Bank Park

Phillies Facial Recognition

New Temple University safety app allows students to contact police with one tap

Temple Safety App

Reducing social media usage by just 15 minutes a day improves one's well-being, research suggests

How Philly is using Threads, the new social media app from Meta

TikTok unveils new music streaming service, top songs charts

tiktok music

New Live Nation app pairs music with meditation

live nation app

Threads, Meta's new social media app, aims to rival Twitter

Meta developing social media platform to rival Twitter

meta twitter app

Lawsuit against DoorDash alleges the delivery app charges more to iPhone users than Android users

Spotify redesigns app with vertical video feed similar to TikTok

spotify app redesign

How to use Kanopy, the streaming service that comes with your Free Library card

free library kanopy

With Twitter's addition of For You tab, it becomes the latest social media platform to mimic rivals

twitter for you tab

New Jersey joins states that have banned TikTok on government devices

Return unwanted holiday gifts without getting off the couch using DoorDash's new service

SEPTA bus, trolley and subway riders can now purchase tickets using their smartphone

SEPTA Mobile Ticketing

King of Prussia Mall offers hands-free holiday shopping with Dropit app

King of Prussia Mall Dropit app

How to use BeReal, the 'unfiltered' social media app now on 15 million phones

What is Lensa, the AI self-portrait generator going viral on social media?

Lensa AI

Online dating app hopes to get more singles out meeting in-person

NADA Dating App

Children's Health

Scientists develop smartphone device that can diagnose ear infections

Smartphone Ear Infection App

Before visiting the King of Prussia Mall, shoppers now can check which items are in stock

King of Prussia Mall Simon Search

Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care

Cell phone

Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?

Period Tracking App

Why your kid won't put down the smartphone – it's not your fault

Smartphone Addiction Teens

Pennsylvania, New Jersey to take part in multi-state investigation of TikTok's influence on minors

TikTok Investigation

6ABC Philadelphia’s 24/7 streaming channel available nationwide, features original segments and programs

6ABC Philadelphia streaming channel

New app will take 'Rocky' fans on a tour of film franchise's iconic Philly landmarks

Page 1 of 5 next

Dark Showering Sleep

Can dark showering help you sleep better? Here's what the science says

Antidepressants Mental Health

Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky

Women Aging Anxiety

Worrying about aging doesn't help — it actually may speed up the process

Family Meal Drugs

Quality time at family meals may lower teens' risk of using alcohol, marijuana

Cooper Mobile Unit

Cooper Health's new mobile unit brings primary care to people with autism and other developmental...

Weightlifting Benefits Muscle

Sticking to a tougher exercise routine can be challenging. But even a small boost in physical...

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved