Cell Phones

Cellphones Brain Cancer

Cellphones do not cause brain cancer, WHO researchers conclude

Abington School District joins growing push to restrict students' use of cell phones in class

Abington School Phones

Test program that would lock up students' phones at school advances in Pa. Senate's education committee

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Using a cell phone often may impact one's sperm count, study finds

Cell Phones Sperm Count

FEMA to send emergency alert test message to all US cell phones, radios and TVs on Wednesday

New FCC rules require cell phone carriers to block scam text messages sent to consumers

Scam text rules

School District of Philadelphia considers adding more 'phone-free' classrooms

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New Jersey bill would ban drivers from texting while stuck in traffic

NJ texting driving

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules police can't force you to disclose your passwords

Cell phones police court passwords

Lots of people received nine-month-old Valentine's Day texts overnight. Did you?

Valentine's Day texts 2019

Deer smashes through Pa. cell phone store window, runs around, leaves through different window

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N.J. authorities arrest police officer, high school teacher, more accused of luring minors

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New Jersey police departments to begin texting-while-driving crackdown April 1

Texting while driving

Montco man allegedly punched woman when her phone wouldn’t stop ringing

Police lights arrests crime

West Chester University investigating cell phone found taped under campus bathroom sink

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Tech worker in Central Pennsylvania accused of stealing customers’ nude photos

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Snapchat is saying goodbye to Snapcash

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Parents regularly use their phones while driving their children, study shows

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Problem parenting: When smartphones take the front seat

Unhappy child

Pa. pays more in cell phone taxes than most other states, report says

Uber reveals items most commonly left behind by Philadelphians

In face of competition, Verizon brings back unlimited data plan at $80

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Philly police collecting unused cell phones to help victims of domestic violence

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Cyclist videos roadside arrest, refuses to hand over cellphone to Philly police officer

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Study: Pennsylvania has fifth highest wireless tax in U.S.

Police: Witness mistakes cell phone for gun at Montgomery County mall

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WATCH: Philly ad agency releases 'keep it in your pants' PSA

WATCH: Suspect robs cell phone store at gunpoint

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Philly mom posts video of ambulance driver using cell phone

Cell service enhancements added for papal visit

PHL ranked among worst airports for mobile data speeds, best for price

Ocean County Prosecutor warns of cell phone cases that look like guns

celll phone gun case

Samsung talks to BlackBerry about $7.5 billion buyout

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Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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