Death

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These are the people most frequently overdosing on fentanyl

Delaware mother raises awareness of opioid epidemic by releasing photo of her dead son

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Americans more likely to die of overdose than car crash, new report finds

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Children's Health

First flu-related pediatric death of the season confirmed in New Jersey

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Man dies in SEPTA Transit Police custody

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Memorial services begin Monday for George H.W. Bush

Drug overdoses and suicide driving decline in U.S. life expectancy

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Penn study finds that black patients are much more likely to die of sudden cardiac death

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'Broken heart syndrome' is a real thing — and it can quickly turn deadly, according to new study

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Death of former Trump adviser’s father under investigation in Philadelphia

Yep, that huge downed tree looks like it could fall on Kelly Drive any minute now

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Bill Cosby's daughter, Ensa, dies at 44 years old

The long goodbye: Coping with sadness and grief before a loved one dies

Why do we mark graves with stone?

#BeforeIDie 2017: A chance to talk about dying before it is too late

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'Holding space for death': an excerpt

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Girl, 6, found in Wildwood motel pool, dies

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Loophole in Pennsylvania law means many don't have to report dead bodies

Penn medical school alum confronts what 'no one wants to talk about' in new podcast

So, you want to hire a death doula?

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Here are the leading causes of death in Philadelphia

Dreams and reality: What do nighttime visions reveal about our nature?

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Ask Hickey: Should I bother going to college or nah?

Opting for a funeral at home: Challenging cultural norms

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Philadelphia Fire Department

Philadelphia firefighter dies on duty; investigation underway

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When the baby dies: Advice for birth doulas who companion the bereaved

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Backyard-brawler Kimbo Slice dead at 42

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Exorcism, being feminine, and the mystery of death

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In his dying days, the face of Philly animal law enforcement talks legacy, faith

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This Philly biotech company wants to revive the dead

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Where did funeral processions come from?

Brendan Creato Case

50 days later, investigation into Brendan Creato's death feeling more like a cold case

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Homeless man beaten outside Olney gas station in April dies

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North Philly funeral director charged with abuse of corpse

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Questions linger about Haddon Township boy's death – and investigation

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Police: No signs of sexual abuse in death of Haddon Twp. boy

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With no answers, a call for a second-look autopsy on toddler

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At Death Salon, real-world forensic investigations trump TV's CSI

Miscarriage matters: In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

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Death Salon comes to Mütter Museum

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Penn State student killed in PA Turnpike accident

Infrequently Asked Questions: What is a 'green funeral'?

An underwater tribute to life

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