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PHIADELPHIA, PA - 2023 marked a turning point in the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States, as the country saw its first decrease in drug overdose deaths since 2018. Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an estimated 107,543 overdose deaths, a 3% decrease from the previous year.
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 1,158 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 52,043. In addition, the Department of Public Health also announced 52 new probable cases from rapid antigen tests.
NEW YORK – In a satisfying conclusion to a bold scheme, former Guilderland Town Justice Richard J. Sherwood and financial advisor Thomas K. Lagan have been forced to return nearly $6.3 million. The pair were convicted in 2019 after a scandalous plot to steal vast sums of money intended for charities across the Capital Region.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Every great city has its own unique rhythm and sound, and in Philadelphia, this is especially true. The Philadelphia dialect is one of the most distinctive in America, a unique blend of vowel sounds and local vocabulary that acts as a linguistic fingerprint for the region. Shaped by centuries of history and diverse immigrant influences, understanding Philly's accent and slang is key to understanding the city's authentic character.
HARRISBURG PA. - Governor Tom Wolf announced today that he tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday and is in isolation at home.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A new federal directive is sending waves of fear and confusion through Philadelphia's immigrant communities, as many residents have begun receiving official "Orders to Report" from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to recent reports, these notices direct non-citizens to appear at local federal immigration offices, an action widely seen as a precursor to detention and deportation.
