Marcus Biddle News Today

A federal court decision that protects the constitutional rights of homeless Pottstown residents could be overruled by the high court this summer.

Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?

Throngs of holiday travelers at airports across the country put heavy stress on an already strained aviation system. We hear about an investigation into airport safety.

We look at the future of gene therapy — from stunning breakthroughs to obstacles that still stand in its way.

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center is starting outreach efforts to veterans in the region who may benefit from new federal legislation.

9/11 rescue worker wants the world to see the toll the work took on her body.

Public health researchers outline the benefits of Philadelphia’s Indego bikeshare network, which has encouraged more residents to choose biking over other transit modes.

The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine is launching a new effort to attract more students of color to its program. The university is expanding a summer program that prepares students for med school, and is partnering with five Historically Black Colleges and Universities to attract participants. WHYY’s Marcus Biddle reports.

The Biden administration is still broadening access to Pfizer’s Paxlovid, an antiviral pill that combats COVID-19. The drug significantly reduces serious symptoms, hospitalizations and deaths, especially for people who have risk factors like heart disease. But independent pharmacies in the region still face barriers in getting it into their stores.