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Protests

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Crime

911 call center gets boost, including raises for dispatchers and a new system with more location transparency
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Mental Health

Cities know that the way police respond to mental crisis calls must change. But how?
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Government

Increased phone fees would help Pa. fund 911, 988 call centers, lawmakers say

Mental Health

New suicide prevention 'lifeline' aims to increase access to mental health professionals
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Government

Delaware County to revamp its 911 system with $4.6 million in state assistance
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Government

Officials in Philly region urge residents to report storm damage caused by Ida
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2021 Election

Pennsylvania ballot questions: Voters to decide fate of governor's emergency declaration powers and more
Pennsylvania Primary Election

Transportation

Pennsylvania's 'Move Over' law goes into effect today: What you need to know
Move Over Slow Down

Business

Hahnemann closing maternity ward on Friday — even as Philly judge orders the facility remain open
Hahnemann University Hospital emergency department

Health News

Hahnemann University Hospital announces it will no longer accept trauma patients
Hahnemann University Hospital emergency department

Health Insurance

About 1 in 6 emergency room visits result in a 'surprise bill'
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Health News

Hershey Medical center reveals expanded emergency department
Hershey Medical Center ER

Health News

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital embarks on $15 million ER expansion
Mercy Health Expansion

Public Health

Penn study: 1 in 9 who enter ER with violent injuries return within two years

Technology

New Jersey launches text-to-911 program for emergency services

Emergency Services

Philly aims to upgrade 911 system to receive text messages

Obituaries

NJ man dies shortly after helping daughter involved in crash
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Emergency Services

Cooper Hospital receives Camden EMS services during lawsuit appeal process
Cooper University Hospital

Health

Court: Law that gave Cooper rights to Camden emergency services is unconstitutional
Cooper University Hospital

Papal Visit

Philly expecting increase in 911 calls during papal visit

Health News

N.J. Legislature awards Camden's emergency services to Cooper University Hospital
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