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1 Child, 2 Adults Seriosly Injured In Northeast Philly Crash

A five-year-old boy and two adults were critically injured Saturday afternoon in a two car accident in Philadelphia’s Lawncrest neighborhood.

2012/09/22

New Population May Be At Risk For Disease Known To Affect Jewish People

Tay-Sachs disease is widely known as a genetic disorder among Jews, but a new study is exploring the risk in another group: The Irish.

2012/09/19

(Tay-Sachs is a hereditary disease in which an enzyme deficiency leads to the accumulation of gangliosides in the brain and nerve tissue, resulting in mental retardation, convulsions, blindness, and, ultimately, death.)

Local Hospital Group Studying Risk of Tay-Sachs Among The Irish

After three recent cases of Tay-Sachs turned up in the Irish population in the Philadelphia area, it got Einstein Medical Center’s director of clinical genetics, Dr. Adele Schneider, wondering.

2012/09/18

Teen Shot And Killed On North Philly Playground

Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a teenager late Friday night in West Oak Lane

2012/09/08

Man Fatally Shot In Mt. Airy

The shooting happened at 71 E Horrtter Street just before 11 p.m. on Sunday.

2012/09/03

Two Shot Dead, One Hit-Run Death In Philadelphia

Police in Philadelphia say a man and woman were shot to death and a third person was killed by a hit-and-run driver in the city overnight.

2012/08/26

Philadelphia Violence Claims 3 Lives, Injures Several

Authorities say it had been a violent night in Philadelphia even before the early morning shooting death of an off-duty police officer.

2012/08/18

Tree Falls On Group Of People In Nicetown-Tioga Neighborhood

At least three people were injured Saturday night after a tree reportedly fell on them in the Nicetown-Tioga section of Philadelphia.

2012/08/12

Police Investigate Shooting In East Mt. Airy

Police have one suspect in custody and continue their search for a second late Friday night after a double shooting in East Mount Airy.

2012/07/27

FILE PHOTO (credit: David McNew/Getty Images

Philadelphia Doctors To Host Forum To Get People To Limit Sugary Drink Consumption

Doctors will get together Monday to share ideas on how to get people to drink less soda and other sugary drinks.

2012/06/24

2 Men, Toddler Shot In Philadelphia’s Logan Neighborhood

A toddler was rushed to an area hospital Saturday night after being shot in the stomach in Philadelphia’s Logan neighborhood, according to authorities.

2012/06/16

A view from below the ramp where a motorcyclist fell. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Motorcyclist Clinging To Life After Fall From Route 1 Ramp

A motorcyclist traveling the Route 1 Roosevelt Boulevard Extension northbound near the twin bridges struck a wall and was catapulted 30 to 40-feet into the ravine below.

2012/05/18