Social Media

Health Influencers Pew

Half of American adults get health info from social media influencers — yet few trust them

When people in addiction go missing, their loved ones often turn to Facebook groups to find them

Kensington Addiction Facebook

Abington police urge high schoolers to use caution while playing Senior Assassin water gun game

Abington Senior Assassin

Young men have taken to eating 'boy kibble,' a hearty combo of ground beef and rice

Boy Kibble Beef

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

Dark Showering Sleep

SEPTA will stop posting bus, trolley delays on social media starting next week

SEPTA bus social media changes

Pa., N.J. attorneys general join push to halt nonconsensual sexual deepfakes on Grok

Grok AI Deepfakes

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Online Shopping Stress

TikTok sensation 'Delco Donny' builds following with pop-up concerts in Wawa parking lots

Delco Donny

Breast cancer and birth control: A huge new study shows how science can be distorted

Even a weeklong break from social media improves mental health, study says

Social Media Detox

Children's Health

Social media use hurts preteens' development of reading and memory skills

Children Social Media

Drexel student arrested for alleged threat against Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed

Drexel Threat Utah

Looking to lose weight? The viral 'pink salt trick' doesn't work, dietitians say

Pink Salt Water

Comedian Nate Bargatze adopts pup from PSPCA and names her Philly

Tyrese Maxey reveals he has no idea how to use a can opener

Brunch spot Chubby Chicks to close amid public dispute with its Center City neighbors

Chubby Chicks closure

Ocean City pizza shop worker throws slice at teen on boardwalk; no charges will be filed, authorities say

Ocean City Pizza

Jared McCain uses social media influence to promote David Beckham's new fruit snack company

How children use screens matters more than how much time they spend on them

Child Screen Time

Josh and Lori Shapiro share 'secret to 28 years of blissful bliss' in anniversary video

Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows

The ice bucket challenge is back, and this time it's raising money for mental health awareness

Eagles star A.J. Brown says his car was stolen overnight, but recovered by police

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep – here's why screens alone aren't the main culprit

Sleep Social Media

Jason and Kylie Kelce announce birth of their fourth child, Finnley Anne

Kelce brothers' 'New Heights' podcast nominated for another Webby Award

Gear for the new season: T-shirts for each Phillies starter, from 'The Showman' to 'The Daycare'

Targeted ads make compulsive buying easy. Here's how to spend mindfully

Shopping Addiction

March Madness, Pennsylvania-style: 64 locally-made products compete in bracket-style tournament again

Does 'sleepmaxxing' really improve sleep and well-being? It's complicated

Sleepmaxxing Wellness Trend

Philadelphia Orchestra parodies 'Severance' ahead of Apple TV+ show's season finale

philadelphia orchestra severance

For teens, strong friendships outweigh impact of social media on mental health

SS United States floats along Florida coast headed to Alabama, attracting curious onlookers

Limiting internet use on smartphones can help boost mental health, attention spans

Mental Health phone use

Rob McElhenney donates to charity backed by Eagles player who was fined for Super Bowl sack celebration

On 'New Heights' podcast, Kelce brothers have heart-to-heart about Super Bowl tensions and retirement

New Heights Eagles

Eagles fans partied in the streets of Center City following Super Bowl win

Eagles Super Bowl win celebration

FOX29's Mike Jerrick is running amok in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX — and going viral for it

Mike Jerrick Eagles

Bradley Cooper gives Super Bowl tickets to young Eagles fan with rare condition in 'Today' show appearance

Bradley Cooper Eagles

Philly designer’s Eagles apparel was worn by Pete Davidson – and blatantly ripped off by Forman Mills

Pete Davidson Eagles

Dress like a star for the Super Bowl: Here's what Eagles gear celebrities have worn and where to buy it

lane johnson eagles overalls foco

Gillie Da Kid is the latest Philly rapper to embrace role as Eagles hype man during run to the Super Bowl

Gillie Da Kid

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