For too long, a faction of the New York City Police Department had come to think of itself as the Praetorian Guard, working outside the law while demanding unquestioned deference and little accountability. You take liberties when you have military weapons, spy equipment, and a bad attitude toward citizens of color. Fortunately, an appellate court has…

HHS aims to sign up more than 1 out of every 4 uninsured consumers eligible for coverage

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that she expects 10 million individuals to be enrolled in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and paying their premiums – so-called effectuated coverage – at the close of 2016. 

As part of that goal, HHS believes more than 1 out of every 4 uninsured Marketplace-eligible consumers will select plans during Open Enrollment.

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It was a fantastic day on the links at the 2015 Kennedy Golf Invitational, held September 29^th at Galloway National Golf Club in Galloway, NJ. This signature sports fundraiser – which drew more than 100 golfers and several dozen additional supporters for the post-event festivities — raised $130,000, the net proceeds of which benefit Kennedy’s Community Mental Health Outreach Program. 

Pictured enjoying their day on the course are, from left: former Philadelphia Flyer Gary Dornhoefer; and Kennedy physicians Dr. Robert Ponzio, Dr. Larry Cohen, Dr. Anthony Corrado.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Game Commission stress need for awareness.

While Pennsylvania has not yet been impacted by the high path avian influenza (HPAI), state officials continue emphasizing the need for vigilance against the deadly poultry disease. Officials from the state Department of Agriculture and the Game Commission are ensuring hunters understand the seriousness of this virus and know the signs to look for when out this hunting season.