UMass students to help Boston’s public health officials reach teensGabriela Gonzalez, who is part of the inaugural class of the Urban Public Health Department, chats with Mayor Michelle Wu after Monday morning’s announcement.EUROPE SAYS15d agoWhole story →HealthEducationMichelle Wuboston public health partnership launch
Letters to the Editor | Sept. 17, 2026Inquirer readers on the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and Sen. John Fetterman’s willingness to cross party lines.The Philadelphia Inquirer21d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJohn FettermanS 459measles outbreak
Dave McCormick and John Fetterman press Trump administration for answers on health funding cutsIn an Aug. 25 letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr., the senators requested a briefing on the decisions and expressed concern over the impacts of abruptly ending health research projects.The Philadelphia Inquirer23d agoWhole story →HealthJohn Fettermanhealth funding cuts
Pa. Sen. John Fetterman responds to Wall Street Journal article in statement, reports sayIn his statement to CNN, John Fetterman called a recent report from The Wall Street Journal a “hit piece from disgruntled staffers."The Philadelphia Inquirer1mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJohn Fettermanfetterman medicaid controversy
WSJ report says John Fetterman dismissed CHOP concerns as he avoided meetingsThe Wall Street Journal reports the Pa. senator complained about the length of a funeral for slain police officers and was prepared to write an op-ed at the Israeli ambassador's suggestion.The Philadelphia Inquirer1mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJohn Fettermanfetterman controversy