Department of Health
Wednesday Was a No Good, Very Bad Day at Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Deli
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State Liquor Police Have Visited Philly Area Bars More Than 5,000 Times In July
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers […]
Where to Get Tested for Coronavirus in Philadelphia
More than 73,000 people in Philadelphia have been tested for coronavirus since March 16, when the city first began tracking cases of COVID-19. In recent […]
Hey, Philly Parents: You Can Get a Free Crib from the City
Great news, parents! You can get a free Pack n’ Play crib delivered right to your door (contactless, of course), thanks to the Department of […]
NextUp: Tridiuum’s Digital Health Platform Is Strengthening Patient-Provider Connections
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
Here’s What You Need to Know About Philly’s New Vaping Law
This story has been updated. As e-cigarette use among young people continues to skyrocket across the United States, more cities and states are beginning to […]
Mayor Kenney Proposes Vaping Legislation to Protect Minors
In response to a nationwide outbreak of vaping-related lung disease that has sickened 1,300 people and resulted in 26 deaths, Mayor Jim Kenney announced on Wednesday new legislation aiming […]
Queen Village Is Not Screwing Around With Its Rat Infestation
You can’t really say you live in Philly until you’ve seen a brawny rat (or two or three) scurrying about the dark and dismal hollows of SEPTA’s […]
Philly’s Heat Warning System Saved 45 Lives Last Year
It’s fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot in Philly right now. The National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning — in effect through Sunday — might seem like an unnecessary precaution given […]
People With Anxiety Disorders Can Soon Get Pa. Medical Marijuana Cards
A whole lot more people are about to become qualified for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health added […]
How Worried Should Philly Be About the Blood-Sucking “Kissing Bug”?
Perhaps you’ve heard of the “kissing bug,” aka the stuff of nightmares. News of the terrifying insect has been making the rounds in recent weeks after the CDC […]
The Opioid Epidemic Is Slashing Philly’s Overall Life Expectancy
Life expectancy in Philadelphia is on the decline — and officials say drug overdoses are a major driving factor. The just-released Health of the City […]
Pennsylvania and New Jersey Are the Worst States for Lyme Disease
You might want to make sure you’re checking for ticks this summer. Recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Pennsylvania […]
Report: Philly Drug Overdose Deaths Jumped to New Record in 2017
A report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on Tuesday shed some light on just how dire and damaging the city’s opioid crisis has […]
Dive Bar Oscar’s Tavern Is Closed for Health Violations
Bad news for lovers of Oscar’s Tavern: You’ll have to find somewhere else to grab a beer and a cheesesteak-and-a-half for now. The city’s Department of […]