Society

Loneliness Surgeon General

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

11 new Pa. historical markers approved for Philly in 2022

Philly Historical Markers Pennsylvania

Three new Pa. historical markers approved for Philadelphia in 2021

Philly Historical Markers 2021

Five new Pa. historical markers approved for Philadelphia

Carroll - Broad Street Station Historical Marker

Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking in the United States: 4 questions answered

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'Fortnite' teaches the wrong lessons

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How a masculine culture that favors sexual conquests gave us today's 'incels'

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Problem parenting: When smartphones take the front seat

Unhappy child

Monogamy. Polyamory. Open relationships: Redefining love on our terms

Kristine Rose

Pennsylvania YMCA bans 24-hour news networks over political yapping

Greater Scranton YMCA

People from New Jersey have second-dirtiest mouths in United States

New Jersey

Mom in Friendly's incident: 'I'm not ashamed of my son' and his autism

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Advocates seek program funding for children of inmates

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The Academy Ball

The 158th Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball

Menthol Cigarette Study

Menthol cigarette ban would push people toward therapies to quit smoking, study suggests

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How to enroll in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan

Healthy Smoothies

Smoothies can be nutritious, but they also can lead to weight gain

Prescription drug settlement

Consumers who bought generic drugs from 2 pharma companies may be eligible for refunds

Racial Health Disparities

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there’s so little progress

High Deductible health Plan

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