Constitution Health Plaza cancels plans for safe injection site at South Philadelphia medical facility
A spokesperson says Constitution Health Plaza has canceled plans to locate a supervised injection site at a South Philadelphia medical facility.
U.S. Attorney files notice of appeal in Philadelphia safe injection site ruling
The U.S. Attorney was critical of the press conference held by Safehouse Wednesday morning that featured “understandably angry South Philadelphia residents.”
Councilman introduces bill that would require safe injection sites to obtain community approval
Councilman Oh’s resolution condemns what he calls a “lack of transparency and community participation in the rollout of a proposed injection site in South Philadelphia.”
1-on-1 with Mayor Kenney on Safehouse's plan to open safe injection site
Thursday morning, FOX 29’s Jeff Cole caught up with Mayor Kenney to talk about plans to open a supervised injection site in South Philadelphia.
'You’re a sneak': South Philadelphia residents speak out against safe injection site plans
South Philadelphia residents have opposed the idea of a supervised injection site in their neighborhood, and are frustrated with the way the plan was revealed to the public.
Nonprofit says it will open safe injection site in South Philadelphia
A nonprofit group said it will open the nation’s first supervised injection site in South Philadelphia next week to combat overdose deaths.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Judge rules Philadelphia safe injection site does not violate federal law
A judge has ruled that Philadelphia's proposed supervised injection site does not violate federal law
Opioid settlement still elusive as lawyers for some state and local governments criticize it
State attorneys general are finding a national settlement over the toll of opioids to be elusive, as some lawyers for state and local governments are renewing public criticism of the proposed deal with a group of companies led by the nation's largest drug distributors.
Camden County approves fentanyl testing strip pilot program
Camden County has approved a fentanyl testing strip pilot program.
Montgomery County man charged in fentanyl overdose death of 38-year-old
A Montgomery County man has been charged in the overdose death of a 38-year-old man after prosecutors say the suspect sold the victim fentanyl concentrated drugs.
Parents charged after 9-month-old daughter overdoses on fentanyl in Bucks County
Michael Picardi and Maria Dolderer were arrested after police say their 9-month-old daughter overdosed on fentanyl in Bucks County.
Meme relating Girl Scout cookies to drugs circulating on social media
A meme relating Girl Scout cookies to drugs circulating on social media has some calling it insensitive.
New Jersey jails getting $7.8M for opioid-addiction treatment
New Jersey will now provide $7.8 million to jails to support opioid addiction treatment for inmates.
Delaware drug deaths in 2019 could surpass record number set in 2018
Delaware officials are concerned that 2019 may have been an even deadlier year for fatal drug overdoses.
K9 praised for role in large Mercer County drug bust
In Mercer County, a K9 is praised for helping take an alleged drug dealer off the street. Sgt. Joe Angarone says his K9 Bela sniffed out 11,000 bags of heroin, closing a month long investigation.
South Jersey woman collects donations for children affected by the opioid epidemic
A Burlington County grandma is working to make sure the children of addicts get the help and support they need and deserve.
Berks County DA warns public after cluster of drug overdoses
Berks County officials are warning the public after a series of drug overdoses, some of them deadly, believed to involve the same substance.
President Trump donates 3rd-quarter salary to help fight opioid crisis
A White House official says Trump has given the $100,000 he would be paid in the quarter to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, which oversees federal public health offices and programs, including the surgeon general's office.
USC sorority president wants opioid overdose antidote Narcan available for members
Taking what she sees as a potentially life-saving step in the aftermath of nine recent USC student deaths -- some of which are suspected of being drug overdoses -- the president of a university sorority said she hopes to make the overdose-reversal drug Narcan available to her members.