Philadelphia
In the age of cashless, city mandates stores to accept cash payments
The bill, effective from July 1, represents the first time a major city is introducing a law mandating businesses to accept cash.
Cash may convince some teens to stay off smartphones while driving
It was the promise of cash prizes, and as little as $5 a week looked like enough to make a difference.
Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women
Medical marijuana dispensaries were even more likely than other cannabis retailers to recommend the drug to pregnant women.
Fewer dementia patients die after surgery when nurses more educated
Patients and families may want to go to hospitals where more nurses have college degrees.
Pizza infused with vodka? Philly eatery toasts one
It comes as no surprise to anyone then that you have to be 21 or older to order the pizza.
Breast MRIs may lead to more biopsies that catch fewer cancers
The goal of screening is to detect tumours before they can be felt in a physical breast exam.
Homeless Samaritan to get house, dream truck, trust funds
And that dream truck? It’s a 1999 Ford Ranger.
Woman raises $100,000 for homeless man who saved her on deserted highway
New Jersey woman who was helped by homeless man after she ran out of gas on Philadelphia interstate has raised money for good Samaritan.
Psoriasis tied to higher risk of serious liver disease
Patients should be aware that psoriasis has health impacts beyond the skin alone.
Homeless and on heroin, but turned away from treatment
The consequences can often be deadly.