Social Media

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New parental control features come to Instagram, Facebook and Messenger

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Parents can support kids' mental health this summer by developing structured routines, experts say

Dietary fads run rampant on social media; here's how to know whether the advice is legitimate

What is somatic therapy? Advocates believe it explores connections between mental health and physical symptoms

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Meta developing social media platform to rival Twitter

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Ed Sheeran served fans cheesesteaks in South Philly on Saturday ahead of his concert at Lincoln Financial Field

Children's Health

Social media is a driver of youth mental health crisis, U.S. surgeon general warns

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A TikTok user reimagined the Eagles logo, and fans had strong opinions

TikTok's 'almond mom' trend calls attention to the dangers of diet culture

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Children's Health

Teens should be trained on social media before creating accounts, APA says

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Meek Mill befuddled by AI-generated song about his dad, who was killed during the rapper's childhood

Should teens need parental consent to open social media accounts? Some Pennsylvania lawmakers think so

Social Media Parental Consent

Loneliness epidemic affects half of American adults, but there are many ways to get connected

Loneliness Surgeon General

DeVonta Smith, Celtics fan, tells his own charity softball Twitter account to 'chill out' with Sixers love

How to use the new My AI feature on Snapchat

Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?

How Facebook users can claim a piece of a $725 million data privacy settlement

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Author Judy Blume speaks out on J.K. Rowling's divisive comments about transgender equality

Franklin Institute digital video series nominated for 'People's Voice' Webby Award

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Villanova community rallies to send former cheerleader battling cancer to Taylor Swift show

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Jordana Bryant releases breakup anthem 'Penniless & Broke' from upcoming debut EP

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'Bel-Air' star shows off singing skills with Usher cover on Jimmy Fallon's 'That's My Jam'

'We were punked': McGillin's patron posed as singer Lewis Capaldi on St. Paddy's Day

Spotify redesigns app with vertical video feed similar to TikTok

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6ABC's St. Patrick's Day weather report accidentally takes hilarious, NSFW turn

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Vote for the 'coolest thing made in Pennsylvania' through PA Chamber's Twitter poll tournament

Win tickets to see the Jonas Brothers on Broadway through TikTok contest

Block of Market Street in Center City gets unofficially renamed for Matisse Thybulle

What is the 'Bold Glamour' beauty filter going viral on TikTok?

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Royersford Chick-fil-A bans kids from restaurant over 'unacceptable behavior'

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New indoor adventure park in King of Prussia offers obstacle courses, VR rollercoasters

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Frightening, AI-generated images of Phillie Phanatic were a 'horrible mistake,' fan says

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A.J. Brown trolled by Eagles teammates for throwback photos posted to Twitter

Delco native shows Eagles fans the best poles to climb in Phoenix ahead of Super Bowl LVII

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Matisse Thybulle spray-paints farewell message to Philly on Fishtown mural

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How to order the Starbucks secret menu item inspired by Taylor Swift's single 'Lavender Haze'

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Students at two Philly high schools face discipline for racist blackface video

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Philly TikTok creator goes viral for comedic reactions to wacky cooking trends

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Taylor Chip Cookies, a Lancaster favorite, plans to expand to Philly later this year

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Philly realtor and pilot go viral with drone home tours

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FOX 29 anchors go viral on TikTok for segment on IPAs

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M&M's indefinitely pause use of spokescandies following controversy

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Jason Kelce shares adorable video of his daughter singing Eagles fight song in her crib after big win

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