Red Cross

Blood Shortage extended

N.J. extends blood shortage emergency and American Red Cross offers gift cards to donors

For people affected by Northeast Philly plane crash, deadlines to apply for relief are nearing

Apartment complex fire in New Jersey kills 6-year-old boy, displaces 16 people

Ewing apartment fire

The Red Cross has a national blood shortage; here's where to donate in Philly

Blood shortage Red Cross

As Pennsylvania sends rescue workers to Hawaii, here's how others can help relief efforts in Maui

More gay, bisexual men can donate blood as Red Cross implements new screening process

Red Cross Guidelines

Dunkin' to give away free coffee, breakfast wraps to blood donors in August

Dunkin Red Cross

Blood donors to receive free Dunkin' products during the month of August

Dunkin' Red Cross

How to help people in Ukraine: Make a donation to a relief organization

Ukraine Donations

Philly residents can get free smoke detectors by calling 311

Free Smoke Detectors

Blood donors desperately needed in Philly and beyond amid national shortage

National blood donor shortage

PECO, Exelon create $250K relief fund for communities impacted by Hurricane Ida

Ida Relief

Center City apartment complex evacuated as Schuylkill River floodwaters cause 'deteriorating conditions'

Park Towne Place flooded

Red Cross aiding families displaced by massive Chester County apartment fire

Fire North Coventry apartments

Everything you need to know about donating blood for the first time

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Officials: Two children, adult killed in early morning North Philadelphia blaze

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Fresh blood needed as supply at 'significantly low' levels nationwide

Children's Health

Bucks County blood drive will honor young girl who survived brain injury

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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