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The loss of TPS doesn’t necessarily mean all of these people will immediately leave the country. Some will seek legal or illegal means to stay.
A health insurance alliance proved to lower costs for individuals and employers.
Over a dozen federal agencies have offices in the Philly area. Understanding what they do can highlight how mass layoffs and cutbacks might affect the region.
Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk of developing chronic disease early on.
An emergency physician and nurse scientist explain what medetomidine is and how to respond if someone is overdosing on it.
A decade of fieldwork is revealing how one of biology’s fundamental principles works in real time.
Mae Reeves was the creative and business force behind Mae’s Millinery, a pioneering boutique near the corner of 60th and Market streets in Philadelphia.
Consumers and politicians blame cage-free egg laws and bird flu outbreaks for high egg prices. But the root cause is an outdated supply chain system.
The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums.
Detroit’s Black population grew sixfold from 1910 to 1920, and many businesses that sprouted to welcome the newcomers flourished.
It’s all about what they want you to do.
Philly’s opioid addiction crisis is constantly evolving. Local health care workers and researchers explain some of the latest substances, side effects and treatments.
Colorado enshrined the right to abortion in its Constitution, but it still requires minors to seek consent from a parent.
Since its start in 1935, roller derby has evolved from a Depression-era fad to TV spectacle to an unabashedly feminist sport that subverts gender norms.
Kennett Square, Pa., is considered the mushroom capital of the world. The industry depends heavily on immigrants, who work physically demanding jobs in tough conditions.
The Sunshine State was once a model for transparent government. Times have changed.
With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.
Tearing down abandoned homes has proven benefits, such as reducing crime and toxic materials, but it doesn’t pay for itself.
To deal with microplastic pollution, it helps agencies to know what kind of plastic they’ve got on their hands.
More than half of the street fentanyl samples collected in November 2024 contained BTMPS, and many contained more BTMPS than fentanyl.


















