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The U.S. spends more on health care than other rich countries, but its system performs much worse, report finds

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Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is one of the most punctual airports in the world, says report

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Crime

Violent crime in U.S., overall, dipped in 2022 despite rise in hate crimes, carjackings

Environment

Adapting to climate change could cost Pa. cities and towns $15 billion by 2040, report says

Climate Change Report

Environment

15 billion gallons of sewage flow into Philly's rivers and creeks each year, report finds

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Government

Alcopops, BORGS and other sugary cocktails are fueling a new, underage, binge-drinking trend in Pennsylvania, PLCB says

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Children's Health

Baby foods still have concerning levels of lead, arsenic and other heavy metals, study finds

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Government

After year of enforced plastic bag ban, Philly residents are starting to use less paper bags, too

Government

N.J. could soon mandate abortions be covered by state-regulated health insurance plans

Transportation

Pa. Turnpike Commission in more debt than entire state government, auditor general says

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Education

Pennsylvania tip line created to mitigate school violence finds increase in student mental health issues

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Crime

New Jersey sees spike in reports of hate crimes, bias incidents for third year in a row, AG says

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Jobs

University City's pedestrian foot traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to annual report

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Lifestyle

Philly's cost of living remains low compared to other major cities, even as prices rise across the country

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Environment

New PGW study maps out scenarios for success in reducing carbon emissions

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Environment

Pennsylvania lagging behind N.J. in green energy growth, report shows

History

Rare, Alexander Hamilton-signed historical documents to be sold at Philly auction

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Deaths

Chicago rapper Juice WRLD died of accidental overdose, coroner rules

Adult Health

Sexually transmitted diseases are still increasing in the U.S.

Shootings

Gunman reportedly opens fire on police officers in Southwest Philly

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Transportation

Philly commuters spend more than 60 hours a year stuck in traffic, an all-time high

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Reports

Central air conditioning should never be set cooler than 78 degrees, viral report says

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Education

Of 42 ranked states, Pennsylvania has the worst community college system, report says

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Reports

Philadelphia ranks among most stressful U.S. cities to live in, survey says

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Business

Philly ranks as second-best city for LGBTQ+ weddings in U.S.

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Housing

Philadelphia one of the 'starkest' examples of homeowner loss in U.S., report finds

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Odd News

Pennsylvania's 'collar bomb' case named as state's most infamous heist, according to report

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Business

Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the U.S. for women working in tech

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Center City District

Record number of housing units built in Center City last year — but not enough to offset old trends

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Schools

Corporate tax breaks cost Philadelphia's schools more than $60 million in 2017

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Property

Property devaluation in black neighborhoods costs homeowners $156 billion, report says

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Infrastructure

Pennsylvania’s infrastructure gets a C- grade, just like it did four years ago

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Education

Local schools place highly in U.S. News & World Report ranking of best global universities

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Health News

Report: Philadelphia is home to the second best employer for women

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Fitness

Pennsylvania has an above-average exercise rate; New Jersey, not so much

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Children's Health

Report: 37 children die unattended in hot cars every year

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Jobs

These are the best-paying, fastest-growing jobs that don't require college degrees

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Mental Health

LSD, MDMA potentially could treat depression and PTSD, according to new health study

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Travel

Philadelphia tourism sets record for number of visitors in 2017

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Reports

Report: 1 in 4 Americans can't cover a $400 unexpected expense

Amazon

New study pinpoints how much Philly rents would inflate with Amazon HQ2

Cancer

Can Starbucks cause cancer? Judge rules coffee should come with a warning

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