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Amanda Parezo, paralyzed by a stray bullet in Olde Kensington five years ago, now surfs, teaches occupational therapy at Jefferson, and advocates for accessibility in Philadelphia — inspiring the community with her adaptive sports and calls for better transport accommodations.

On Monday, union members and their families marched along Washington Avenue for the 39th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade to celebrate recent contract wins & share concerns over rising costs, while city officials briefly addressed the crowd.

A study finds that 86% of Philadelphia homeowners are overpaying their mortgages by about ($4,425) per year because many stick with a single lender, missing opportunities to save thousands over the life of their loans.

On Friday, Philadelphia health officials confirmed the city's first four cases of West Nile virus and urged residents to wear repellent and remove standing water to limit mosquito breeding.

They advised anyone with symptoms like fever and headache to consult their doctor.

Philadelphia-area doctors are rethinking long-term cancer care by adding holistic pre- and post-treatment services to address physical side effects and emotional needs for prostate cancer patients.

Dr. Manuj Agarwal of Blue Wellth in King of Prussia said health teams must guide survivors beyond disease eradication + help them thrive.

A study using over 35 years of data shows that mouse populations and acorns — not deer — drive Lyme disease risk by increasing tick numbers while infection rates stay steady.

Biology professor Dustin Brisson said the findings can help guide personal protection when enjoying wooded areas.

Local photojournalist Jim MacMillan recounted his 9/11 experience at ground zero and how he still faces trauma while teaching others about recovery.

His well-known photograph is now in collections at Temple University (Charles Library) and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to play the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on September 13 as NFL season begins, with the team eyeing a third consecutive division title.

Rivals in the NFC East have made key roster moves that could reshape the division race.