Pew Research

Fatal overdoses are falling, but 4 in 10 Philly residents believe the addiction crisis is worsening

Most Americans do trust scientists and science-based policy-making, Pew research shows

Booster shots can prevent a winter COVID-19 surge – if people get them

Philly's economic recovery from pandemic lags behind national trend, Pew study says

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Philly's middle-wage job growth has been 'essentially flat,' Pew study finds

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A message for the 47 percent of white Republicans bothered by hearing foreign languages

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Pew Research Center gives millennials an endpoint

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'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays'? Survey says...

Motherhood stats to remember this Mother's Day

Pew analysis: Republicans who live closer to Mexico less likely to support border wall

Pew Center research puts a number on Philly's undocumented immigrants

Pew: Philadelphia is home to greatest number of adults who have never been married

Pew study: What's the most significant historic event in your lifetime?

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Here's why the election has everybody stressing out

More than half of Americans want to legalize marijuana, Pew study finds

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Report: Philly's population continues to inch upward

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Pew study: How do Americans balance privacy with sharing personal info?

Pew report: City Council 'unfailingly' honors Councilmanic prerogative

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Poll: More Philadelphians optimistic about city's future

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Black History Month

Sobering data for Black History Month

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Pink Noise Sleep

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

American Obesity Rate

Nearly half of U.S. adults may have obesity by 2035, new study says

Overdose Deaths Fentanyl

A 'fentanyl drought' may be a bigger factor in overdose deaths falling than increased prevention...

Birth Center Germantown

Birth center coming to Germantown aims to fill void left by closure of Bryn Mawr's

Soup Winter Recipes

These hearty, healthy soup recipes are great for the winter months

Grandparents Brain Health

Taking care of grandchildren may help prevent memory decline

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