Scientists are turning to tumor tissue samples up to 100 years old and stored in a London hospital to try to solve the mystery behind surging colorectal cancer rates among …
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Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse practitioner about losing weight. "We tried exercise," like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. "And 39,000 different diets." But 5 …
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When federal health officials announced on Jan. 5 that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they argued that the move would give parents …
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Potential measles exposures occurred at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station earlier this month, city health officials warned Monday. A person with measles passed through those locations Wednesday, Jan. …
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More people are surviving cancer than ever before, new data from the American Cancer Society shows. Seventy percent of people diagnosed with cancer now live at least another five years, …
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Victory Brewing Co. is toasting the nation's milestone birthday with a limited-edition ale. The semiquincentennial beer is a collaboration between the Downingtown brewery and Visit Philadelphia, who also worked with …
State transportation officials launched a webpage Monday dedicated to monitoring traffic patterns during Philadelphia’s busy summer lineup of sports and cultural events. The information was …
SEPTA took a step forward in its plan to convert a vacant lot near its Germantown Station into a mixed-use development with apartments, commercial spaces …
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Museums
The Rosenbach Museum & Library: Philadelphia’s Home for Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Treasures
The Rosenbach Museum & Library Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse-Fitler district, the Rosenbach Museum & Library is a beacon for lovers of rare books, …
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The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum stands as a monumental tribute to the spirit of automotive competition and the tangible innovation …
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Bluebird Distilling is now selling canned cocktails featuring its signature recipe. The 80 proof Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails (40% ABV), made with Bluebird's Four Grain …
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Philadelphia is just weeks away from getting its first women's sports bar. Marsha's, named after transgender LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson, announced Wednesday on Instagram …
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AttractionsMuseums
The Fabric Workshop and Museum: A Hub of Contemporary Artistic Innovation in Philadelphia
The Fabric Workshop and Museum Situated in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Philadelphia, The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art …
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City ResourcesPhiladelphiaTransportation
Philadelphia’s Bus Network: Comprehensive Transit Connecting the City
Philadelphia’s bus system, expertly operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), forms the backbone of public transportation’s reach throughout the city and its suburbs. …
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Traveling on the Norristown High Speed Line: A Guide to Routes and Stations
The Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL), now designated as the “M” Line in SEPTA’s Metro network, is a unique rapid transit line that connects Philadelphia’s …
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City ResourcesPhiladelphiaTransportation
Traveling on Philadelphia’s Regional Rail: Routes, Stations, and Resources
Philadelphia’s Regional Rail network, operated by SEPTA, is a vital transportation system that connects the city’s neighborhoods to each other and to the surrounding suburbs …
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Technology
Could AI replace your therapist? New research suggests the technology could play a role in mental health care
The use of artificial intelligence to treat mental health has prompted concerns over the newness of the technology and its potential for harm. But a …
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Increased reliance on the internet, smartphones, tablets and computers over the last 15 years has led to concerns about "digital dementia," a term coined by …