Hepatitis A outbreak spreads in Kensington, prompting pleas to ‘Get vaccinated!’
Residents want the city to deal with the issue of human feces, which transmits the disease.
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Philly’s opioid epidemic is so bad Starbucks has blue lights in the bathrooms
The coffee giant also has needle disposals at the ready.
Who’s Next First Responders: 13 young leaders on Philly’s front lines
When emergency strikes, they go above and beyond.
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Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?
We spoke with five community leaders to get their ideas for solutions.
New Philly mandate: Fight opioid crisis with medication-assisted treatment
By next January, all 80 city-contracted recovery programs must offer it.
This state rep threatens to freeze Philly’s funding if an overdose prevention site opens
Pa. Rep. Jerry Knowles thinks the safe injection idea is "insane."
Poll shows San Francisco residents in favor of safe-injection sites. What about Philly?
Philadelphia hasn't yet conducted any public opinion surveys.
Philly’s Health Department should release opioid information in Spanish, advocates say
Philadelphians who don't speak English might not be getting the whole picture.
5 common misconceptions about Philly’s ‘safe-injection site’ (aka CUES)
Understanding this nationally significant move has been tough.
This woman witnessed an overdose on her way to a Narcan training session in Center City
She's one of 100 people who got overdose antidote training today.
Rats, Mad Mex in University City is shut down again
An employee says a mouse ran up a customer's leg this week.
Heads up, Philly restaurants: The inspectors are coming
This year's city budget includes $1 million to clean up this town.