Your questions about Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak, answered
Listen to article • 0:00 minPennsylvania is grappling with its biggest measles outbreak in three decades, with the most deaths reported in the nation in a single year since 1992.…
First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S.…
Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe ‘chaotic’ response
By CHINEDU ASADU The Ebola outbreak in Congo is creating new hot spots where there’s little to no support for patients, responders and officials say, as health workers admit there…
New Jersey seeks local guidance as it prepares to take state school funding formula ‘down to the studs’
Listen to article • 0:00 minAlthough New Jersey schools are among the nation’s best, deep cracks in the funding foundation need immediate repair, said parents, school leaders, teachers, and others…
7 of Philly’s best Latin restaurants join forces for a Bok Bar party to fund healthcare for immigrants
Listen to article • 0:00 minFor nearly two decades, Puentes de Salud has provided low-cost medical care to Philadelphia restaurant owners and workers who lack health insurance. Next week, seven…
Gov. Hochul declares a measles emergency as cases rise in rural New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide health emergency in New York on Monday as measles cases increased dangerously across rural counties where vaccination rates have lagged. As of Saturday, 108…
Pennsylvania has logged measles 1,000 cases, among the biggest outbreaks in decades
Listen to article • 0:00 minPennsylvania surpassed 1,000 measles cases Monday, crossing a grim milestone to rank among the largest U.S. measles outbreak in decades.Pennsylvania reported 106 new measles cases…
Hector Bustos, Santa Ana Unified School District Area 5 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Ahead of the November general election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the…
It’s a wrap: Gov. Newsom’s final bill signings, vetoes
Gavin Newsom on September 30 finished this legislative session’s bill signings and vetoes. Based on numbers compiled by Sacramento lobbyist Chris Micheli, the governor signed 1,040 bills and vetoed a…
New Medicaid rules could disqualify thousands of Philadelphians. City officials are trying to stem the problem.
Listen to article • 0:00 minPhiladelphia city agencies have launched a multipronged planning and outreach effort to ensure tens of thousands of city residents don’t lose healthcare access as changes…