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Philadelphia

In the age of cashless, city mandates stores to accept cash payments

The bill, effective from July 1, represents the first time a major city is introducing a law mandating businesses to accept cash.

10 Mar 2019 11:37 AM

Cash may convince some teens to stay off smartphones while driving

It was the promise of cash prizes, and as little as $5 a week looked like enough to make a difference.

12 May 2018 2:04 PM

Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women

Medical marijuana dispensaries were even more likely than other cannabis retailers to recommend the drug to pregnant women.

11 May 2018 12:54 PM

Fewer dementia patients die after surgery when nurses more educated

Patients and families may want to go to hospitals where more nurses have college degrees.

28 Apr 2018 5:23 PM

Pizza infused with vodka? Philly eatery toasts one

It comes as no surprise to anyone then that you have to be 21 or older to order the pizza.

24 Mar 2018 12:41 AM

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Breast MRIs may lead to more biopsies that catch fewer cancers

The goal of screening is to detect tumours before they can be felt in a physical breast exam.

19 Feb 2018 11:06 AM

Homeless Samaritan to get house, dream truck, trust funds

And that dream truck? It’s a 1999 Ford Ranger.

29 Nov 2017 4:54 PM

Woman raises $100,000 for homeless man who saved her on deserted highway

New Jersey woman who was helped by homeless man after she ran out of gas on Philadelphia interstate has raised money for good Samaritan.

23 Nov 2017 11:59 AM

Psoriasis tied to higher risk of serious liver disease

Patients should be aware that psoriasis has health impacts beyond the skin alone.

11 Nov 2017 3:28 PM

Homeless and on heroin, but turned away from treatment

The consequences can often be deadly.

04 Aug 2017 12:42 PM

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World War II veteran Charles Leuzzi receives high school diploma

The 97-year-old had to leave school in his junior year to fight in the war.

18 Jul 2017 12:08 PM

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