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Red Cross Says Sandy Has Increased Need For Blood Donations

“We canceled every single blood drive Monday, Tuesday, and the majority of Wednesday as well,” says spokesman Anthony Tornetta.

2012/11/02

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Bon Jovi, Springsteen And Others To Host Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

With much of the East Coast devastated by Hurricane Sandy, a number of musicians have decided to hold a benefit concert for the American Red Cross.

2012/11/01

(Red Cross workers assist with the distribution of water and packaged meals in Bristol Township.  Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Bristol Township Providing Free Water, Packaged Meals To Hard-Pressed Residents

As of Thursday morning more than half of Bristol Township was still without power after Hurricane Sandy moved through Monday night.

2012/11/01

(Red Cross workers pack up one of the trucks that will be stationed throughout the Delaware Valley.   Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Local Red Cross Readies Emergency Supplies For Hurricane Relief

The American Red Cross is mobilizing in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

2012/10/26

(Claudia and Richard Launey board up their home in New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Isaac.  Credit: Mario Tama/ Getty Images)

Red Cross Workers From Philadelphia Help Coordinate ‘Isaac’ Relief Effort

Volunteers from the Philadelphia area chapter are helping in efforts there, and the Red Cross is also reminding residents in our area about emergency preparedness for future mishaps, whenever they might occur.

2012/08/29

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At Macy’s, Donate $5 For A Good Cause And Save 25%

An organization dedicated to reducing gun violence in high risk communities in Philadelphia was among groups participating in Macy’s “Shop for a Cause” day.

2012/08/25

(Graphic from NOAA, as of 8/23/2012.)

Philadelphia-Area Red Cross Dispatches Workers To ‘Isaac’ Threat Zone

With the threat that Tropical Storm Isaac will make landfall in Florida in the next few days, some specially trained American Red Cross disaster workers from the Philadelphia area have been deployed to the area.

2012/08/23

Red Cross First Aid App

First Aid App

While its First Aid app can’t offer direct medical assistance, the American Red Cross has put together a guide to help you know what to do in an emergency.

2012/08/23

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Red Cross Launches App For Hurricane Information

By Hadas Kuznits PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The American Red Cross has rolled out a new app for iPhone and Android. Dave Schraeder with the southeastern Chapter of the American Red Cross says it’s all about hurricanes. […]

2012/08/02

(Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Camden County Begins Enforcement of Smoking Ban In Public Parks

Officials in Camden County, NJ say they are getting serious about a three-year-old ordinance banning smoking in public parks.

2012/07/19

(Virtua VP Robert Neri, South Jersey Chamber of Commerce president Debra DiLorenzo, and Red Cross official Rosanne Marks discuss blood shortsage at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast at The Mansion at Main Street, in Voorhees.  Credit: Mike DeNardo)

South Jersey Businesses Urged To Help Ease Regional Blood Shortage

Members of the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce gathered to hear the Red Cross make a pitch for workplace blood drives to address a serious shortage.

2012/07/19

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Firefighter, Resident Injured In Coatesville House Fire

A firefighter and a resident were injured in a house in Chester County early Friday morning.

2012/06/22

(L-R: Ronald Quay, a blood recipient; Brigid O'Neill LaGier, CEO of American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region; Meg McGoldrick, chief operating officer of Abington Hospital; and Dr. James Yushack, director of Abington's trauma program.  Credit: John McDevitt)

Amid Shortfall, Area Blood Bank Pleads For Blood Donors

There is a critical need for blood donations in our region, according to Red Cross officials who spoke today in Abington.

2012/06/20

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Local Red Cross Chapters Offer Babysitting Courses For Summer Sitters

The American Red Cross offers a class for prospective babysitters to prepare them for what they may encounter.

2012/05/27

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Apartment Fire In Logan Displaces 10 Residents

Nearly a dozen residents have been displaced after an apartment fire in Philadelphia early Thursday morning.

2012/05/24

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