Michelle Durham
Area Anti-Hunger Group Enlists Local Supermarket Chain For Social-Media Food Drive
“Bebashi” was formed in 1985 to serve the growing number of African-Americans in Philadelphia infected with HIV or AIDS, but it has grown to develop programs serving the area poor.
Philadelphia’s July 4th Celebration Week Events Announced
Mayor Nutter was highlighting the economic benefit of the weeklong celebration for America’s 237th birthday.
Ocean City, NJ Readies For Its Closeup as Location of Next Kristen Wiig Movie
“The Girl Most Likely,” also starring Annette Bening, is scheduled to be released July 18th.
Final Roofbeam Is Raised For Philadelphia’s New Family Courthouse
As the final steel beam was hoisted into place atop the 15-story, environmentally friendly building (complete with underground garage), officials were pleased to report that construction is proceeding on time.
Gosnell Trial Draws Anti-Abortion Protests Outside Philadelphia Courthouse
Some were accusing the Pennsylvania Department of Health of complicity in the alleged crimes. Others were calling for a ban on all abortions.
A Delco Credit Union Creates Financial Learning Environment For Kids
The room, in Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on Sproul Road in Broomall, Pa., is designed to teach area schoolchildren important life lessons about money.
Officials, Dock Workers Cheer Shipping Company’s Pick of Philadelphia Port
“I feel like we are Rocky Balboa,” said Sam Woodward, president and chief executive officer of Horizon Lines. “We are back!
The Rosenbach Library and Museum Merges With Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation
The Rosenbach Library and Museum will become part of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.
Philadelphia Running Group For The Homeless At Its Finest During Boston Tragedy
“Back On My Feet” helps homeless members of the community re-engage in society through the sport of running.
With Teddy Bears, Phila. Hospital Workers Take Fear Out of Kids’ Doctor Visits
The show-and-tell teaches children why doctors and nurses do the things they do during health exams or sick visits.
Study: Doctor ‘Alarm Fatigue’ Can Lead To Fatal Errors
“It becomes white noise, and then one of the problems then can be that individual gets up and turns it off,” Dr. Ana Pujols McKee said.
At Children’s Hospital, A Plea For Organ Donors From Two Families Touched
“To meet a recipient is huge — it is surreal,” notes Linda Moyer (left), the donor’s mother. “It has continued our healing, and we’ve become friends. We’ve come to understand through faith that this is a plan.”
Concussion Impact Testing Offered At Bucks County Ice Rink
By Michelle Durham WARWICK, Pa. (CBS) – A Bucks County Ice Rink wants parents to take a proactive, rather than reactive approach, to ice hockey injuries — concussions in particular. So they are offering a […]
Temple Researchers Say Smaller Plates Cause Children To Take Less Food
The public health professors conducted a three-month study of childhood eating habits at a North Philadelphia school. Children were permitted to serve themselves at lunchtime.
A Camden, NJ Hospital Places Visual Reminders Against Child Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and officials at Cooper University Hospital in Camden are working to make sure the public knows what to look for.
