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Do stricter gun laws keep kids safe? A new study from Stanford University Hospital says yes. In states with stringent gun laws, deaths among children and teenagers are less common.

The Delaware Valley represents a ground zero for America's student loan crisis — and it is a crisis. Pennsylvania graduates rank No. 2 in the nation for student debt load. Delaware and New Jersey follow behind at fifth and sixth, respectively.

A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after being shot in the thigh Wednesday morning. He and his partner "interrupted a shooting" in Kensington and got into a gun battle with one of the suspects.

President Trump's reaction to Tuesday's elections spilled into a wild Wednesday press conference in which he mocked members of his own party for losing their races and not embracing him and shouted at a CNN reporter.

A small group of scientists, including some in Philadelphia, have a radical idea about Alzheimer's disease that bucks the research establishment: they argue that microbes might trigger the deadly form of dementia in older people.

An alarming new Penn survey just found that one in three nurses rate patient safety at hospitals surveyed as "unfavorable," including some in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Good news, Eagles fans: running back Darren Sproles and right tackle Lane Johnson are expected to return from injuries to play Dallas this Sunday.

Writer-researcher-activist Melissa Fabello may have left the popular website Everday Feminism, but she's continuing her mission of body acceptance from South Philly.

We already know yoga is popular with adults, but new data shows it's booming among kids and teens, too. That's a lot of child's poses.

Headed to the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival this week? These are the films you should snag tickets for.

If you'd like to spend your time volunteering this Thanksgiving, local organizations are looking for your help — but you'll have to sign up quickly.

Philadelphia Contemporary has been organizing some of the city's most exciting art exhibits and programs, despite not having a physical space or address. That could soon change as they eye up a move to West Philadelphia. 

Fans of former teen heartthrobs Hanson (yes, from "MMMBop") will be very jealous of reporter Bethany Ao, who talked to Taylor Hanson ahead of their upcoming Philly tour stop. They're bringing a full orchestra, too.

Dr. Paul A. Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, was recently confronted anti-vaccine activists at an event for his new book. Now, he writes, he wishes he had responded differently.

In light of the Harvard affirmative action lawsuit which wrapped up last week, University of Pennsylvania professor Jonathan Zimmerman asks, why do we provide affirmative action for athletes?

There were a few dust-ups around Philly on Election Day when bibles (used for swearing in officials) were spotted at polling locations around the city. Philadelphia Magazine has the background on what went down.

NextCity has gone behind the scenes (or, underground as they write) with PEER Environmental, the company that helps Philly green-up its stormwater system. It's a really fascinating look at what goes on just beneath our feet when it rains.

Sixers rookie Landry Shamet is dealing with a bit of Chik-fil-A-related hazing when the team goes to away games. Hear him tell the funny story to NBC Sports' podcast Zoo's Views.

History buffs, listen up: The Guardian has the scoop on a new discovery that may explain how Egyptians built the pyramids. It's a fun bit of detective work.

Not to be a downer, but you might want to read The Atlantic's article about that cute baby bear viral video before sharing it on social media. It's really a cautionary tale about drones and wildlife.