Health Care
Whiskey Cures Asthmatic Canaries. Handstands Save Choking Men
I went to a flea market on Sunday, and picked up some almanacs created by the old Philadelphia Record newspaper in the 1880s and ’90s. […]
Chris Christie Vetoes Health Care Exchange Bill
Chris Christie has vetoed New Jersey’s proposed health exchange bill. New Jersey’s governor said today that it would have been premature to enact the bill […]
Smokers Need Not Apply for Doylestown Jobs
A new measure prevents smokers from being considered for job openings in Doylestown Township. The rule won’t be applied to current employees and will not […]
Jury Deliberates NJ Weedman Case
A jury resumed deliberation today in the case of NJ Weedman. Weedman—whose real name is Ed Forchion—was arrested for marijuana possession with intent to distribute. […]
Tanning Salons Are Banning “Tanorexic” Mom
A slew have tanning salons in the Garden State have decided it’s against their best interests to allow “tanorexic” mom Patricia Krentcil to use their […]
Octomom: How Many Embryos Is Too Many Embryos?
Nadya Suleman, better known as Octomom, has gotten a two-week reprieve from the auction of her home. She now has a few extra days to […]
This Weekend, Philadelphians Can Say “Screw You” to Normal
This weekend, there’s going to be an Occupy day of protest and rallies in Philadelphia—but not by Occupy Philly. On Saturday, activists will come from […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Paralyzed Rutgers Defensive Tackle
Eric LeGrand was a defensive tackle for Rutgers University when an on-the-field spinal cord injury ended his playing career and left him paralyzed. LeGrand’s coach […]
If You’re Not Angry at Jose Rodriguez, You Don’t Get to Call Obama a Tyrant
What kind of government sounds more tyrannical to you? One that makes sure every citizen gets health care? Or one that tortures, spies, and kills […]
HBO Is Coming to Philly to Remind You That You’re Fat
Hey, put down your third piece of cake and focus for a second. Did you know Americans are fat? Like, really fat. If not, here […]
Michelle Obama to Make Announcement at UPenn Today
Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will be at UPenn’s School of Nursing this afternoon to make an announcement regarding a major national initiative to […]
Special Report: Republicans Are Waging a War on Caterpillars
Last week, you, like lots of reasonable Americans, were probably up in arms at Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus’s tortured analogy that the “war […]
Santorum’s Daughter Bella Hospitalized
Rick Santorum’s 3-year-old daughter Bella has been hospitalized. Bella has a genetic condition called Trisomy 18 and had been hospitalized for pneumonia earlier this year. […]
Burlco Man Sues Jersey Officials Over Medical Marijuana Delays
A Burlington County man has filed suit against officials in New Jersey, claiming that they’ve deliberately dragged their feet on the issue of medical marijuana. […]
Philly Is the Unhealthiest County in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County Is Unhealthy. In fact, a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation determined that Philadelphia […]