Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023 – the latest data that has been reported. That number reflects not just the effects …
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Health & Fitness
How to choose between urgent care and the emergency department
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsA sports’ injury, a spiking fever, chest pain or a stomach bug that just won’t go away – it’s hard to know these days whether to dash to the nearest …
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Health & Fitness
American spending on prescription drugs to surpass $1 trillion this year
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsAmericans spent more money on prescription drugs than ever before in 2025, and this year, prescription drug spending is expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time. The increased …
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Health & Fitness
Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsSyphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. During pregnancy, this bacteria can pass from a mother with untreated syphilis, known as maternal syphilis, to her …
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Philly News
King of Prussia’s new Recharge Park primes path to a more accessible community
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsKing of Prussia’s role in the Philadelphia region has long been to grease the wheels of transportation and act as an engine of commerce on the outskirts of the city. …
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Philly News
Barn collapses at Bucks County property once owned by musical theater icon Oscar Hammerstein II
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsA barn on a Bucks County property once owned by musical theater icon Oscar Hammerstein II collapsed following a thunderstorm this week. The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center …
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Philly News
Automatic retirement plans spread as Philly set to become first city to have one
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsPhiladelphia is poised to launch the nation’s first city-sponsored retirement plan for workers whose employers don’t offer them. Voters on Tuesday sanctioned the City Council’s PhillySaves program by adopting a …
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Food & Restaurants
Philly Bar Week is finding its way after the death of its longtime organizer, but bar owners say it’s still ‘like a holiday’
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsIn its heyday, Philly Beer Week hosted as many as 2,000 events at 100 venues, inspiring similar celebrations in other U.S. cities. But it was forced to pause during the …
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Business & Finance
Fertitta Entertainment to control four of nine casinos in Atlantic City after deal to buy Caesars
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsLas Vegas-based casino and hotel company Caesars Entertainment has entered an agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, giving the hospitality conglomerate ownership of four of the nine casinos in …
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Performances
Kacey Musgraves bringing ‘Middle of Nowhere’ tour to Philly this fall
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsKacey Musgraves is bringing her “Middle of Nowhere” tour to Philadelphia this fall, with a stop set for Friday, Sept. 4, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tickets go on sale to …