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CDC study warns of 'dramatic increase' in deadly fungus across US

PHL17 3/20 5:03P The Hill

( The Hill ) - Candida auris, a rare and sometimes deadly fungal disease, is spreading through the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned this week,...

Tranq making 'deadliest drug threat' in US ‘even deadlier,' DEA warns

PHL17 3/20 4:27P Mary Murphy

WASHINGTON ( WPIX ) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a public safety alert warning Americans about the widespread threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine,...

A Trump indictment would be unprecedented in US history. What we know so far

PHL17 3/20 3:37P The Associated Press

(AP) – The decision  whether to indict former President Donald Trump  over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that...

Cases of rare tick-borne disease on the rise in 8 states, CDC says

PHL17 3/20 2:11P Jeremy Tanner

NEW HAVEN, Conn. ( WTNH ) – Tick-borne illness cases in the United States are up 25% since 2011, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Man attacked by mountain lion while sitting in hot tub: Colorado officials

PHL17 3/20 12:46P Sarah Ferguson

CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. ( KXRM ) — A mountain lion attacked a Colorado man as he relaxed in a hot tub over the weekend, according to wildlife officials . The man said he was...

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Catch Chefs Kiki Aranita and Olga Sorzano at Stratus Rooftop Lounge

Philly Grub 3/20 1:47P Marilyn Johnson

Stratus Rooftop Lounge , Philadelphia’s premier rooftop experience and night spot located on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in the heart of Old City, is continuing its Women s History...

Eater Philly Is Looking for a New Editor. Is It You?

Philly Eater 3/20 10:05A Eater Staff

The site is looking for a new leader Eater is looking for a part-time reporter and editor to oversee Eater Philly. The person in this role will have a strong sense of the culture and communities of...

Side Project Jerky Introducing Cheesesteak Jerky on National Cheesesteak Day

Philly Grub 3/20 8:34A Marilyn Johnson

Side Project Jerky , born and bred in Philadelphia, is bringing back one of its first flavors – Cheesesteak Jerky – after a six-year hiatus, and officially releasing it on National Cheesesteak Day,...

Laurel, Chef Nicholas Elmi's South Philly restaurant, to take over ITV space

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 3/20 2:37A Franki Rudnesky

Chef Nicholas Elmi's East Passyunk tasting menu restaurant, Laurel, is expanding to take over In the Valley (ITV), Elmi's bar located next door, as well as changing up its...

Sip cookie milkshakes at P'unk Burger to support local Girl Scout troop

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 3/19 1:48P Franki Rudnesky

P'unk Burger on East Passyunk is once again offering Girl Scout cookie inspired milkshakes now through April, with one dollar from every shake sold donated to support the Girl...

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Cupshe Spring Try On Haul

Vida Fashionista 3/13 4:34A Davida Janae

Cupshe Spring Try On Haul. The last time I did a Cupshe try on haul I was pregnant and it was for swimsuits. You can catch that post here. Today I m back again with some The post Cupshe Spring Try On...

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Joel Embiid is the Best Player in the NBA Right Now

Philadelphia Sports Nation 3/20 4:42P Evan Carroll

Although their eight game winning streak was snapped on Monday night, Joel Embiid is putting up video game like numbers.  Embiid has now scored 30+ points in ten consecutive...

Instant observations: Harden stinker dooms Sixers in loss to Bulls

PhillyVoice - Sports 3/20 4:06P Kyle Neubeck

James Harden turned in a disastrous performance in the Sixers' double overtime loss to the Bulls.

Report: Eagles to sign safety Justin Evans

PhillyVoice - Sports 3/20 12:39P Jimmy Kempski

Evans was a Bucs second-round pick (50th overall) in 2017 out of Texas A&M. He had a productive rookie season in 2017 (in the stat sheet, at least), when he had 66 tackles, 3...

'No bad blood' between C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Eagles after free-agency split

PhillyVoice - Sports 3/20 10:34A Nick Tricome

Former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said there's "no bad blood" between him and the team after leaving for Detroit in free agency.

Former Eagle Javon Hargrave says the NFC Championship would've been different with Brock Purdy

PhillyVoice - Sports 3/20 9:17A Nick Tricome

Former Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave revisited the NFC Championship and Brock Purdy's injury with San Francisco's KNBR after signing with the 49ers, saying it...

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Older Than America: This Gorgeous 1763 Townhome in Philly Could Be Yours for $1.9M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/20 11:30A Larissa Runkle

Realtor.com As far as historic homes go, it’s hard to top one that actually predates the country where it s located. But that’s exactly what makes this Philadelphia townhome, built in 1763 at 231...

Buying a House Next to Vacant Land? Here’s the Critical 411 To Know Before You Buy

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/20 10:30A Lisa Marie Conklin

Getty Images You hit the jackpot and found a home with everything you want. And bonus—it backs up to vacant land! A little more privacy is very inviting, but you might want to pump the brakes before...

Stay for Good? Jackson Browne’s Former Santa Monica Home Is Listed for $22.5M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/20 9:30A Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com A charming, historic house with a rock n roll pedigree has hit the market for $22.5 million in Santa Monica, CA . Known as the  Witbeck House,  the delightful domicile dates back to 1917....

Amid Bank Sector Woes, Concerns Mount About Financing Drying Up for Home Builders and Buyers

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/20 9:09A Aarthi Swaminathan

Scott Olson/Getty Images Concerns over the stability of the U.S. banking system is spilling over into the housing sector as experts worry about credit drying up for home builders. The  collapse of...

Can Erin and Ben Napier Save This Crumbling ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Property on ‘Home Town’?

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/20 7:37A Karli Mullane

HGTV On HGTV’s “ Home Town ,” Erin and Ben Napier are no strangers to helping fellow Laurel, MS, residents restore historical homes, but their latest project gets personal and is unlike anything...

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To reduce infant deaths, Philly will give guaranteed incomes to 250 mothers

Philly Voice (Health) 3/20 12:08P Tracey Romero

To reduce Philadelphia's infant mortality rate, and its underlying racial disparities, the city is testing a program, named Philly Joy Bank, that will give guaranteed monthly...

Exercise can boost mental health – and may be as effective at treating depression as drugs

Philly Voice (Health) 3/20 7:37A Tracey Romero

Exercise provides tangible mental health benefits, including improved mood, reduced stress and better self-esteem. New research suggests that prescribing physical activity is...

Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains

Philly Voice (Health) 3/17 9:47A Gary Reisfield, University of Fl

Poppy seeds do not contain enough opiates to cause someone to get high. But consuming certain foods with poppy seeds can cause someone to fail a urine drug test – specifically...

Pandemic stress, gangs, and utter fear fueled a rise in teen shootings

Philly Voice (Health) 3/17 9:01A Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

Teen shootings increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring a gun violence epidemic that particularly affects Black, Hispanic and Native American youth. Chronic...

Deer ticks are fueling the rise of a flu-like illness that isn't Lyme disease

Philly Voice (Health) 3/17 8:18A Michael Tanenbaum

Deer ticks, known for spreading Lyme disease, are responsible for increased cases of babesiosis, a flu-like illness that is considered endemic in seven states, including New...

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