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New Jersey’s adoption numbers are down. Here’s why
The goal of the N.J. Department of Children and Families is birth-family reunification, but when that’s not possible, adoption is an option.
4 days ago
Listen 1:47The Billies look back at a year full of notable Philadelphians
From a trailblazing minister to the founder of the city’s first woman’s sports bar to an advocate for gun violence survivors, here’s a look back at the annual celebration.
4 days ago
A sweep of Kensington homeless encampments is underway
The “service days” follow enforcement of restrictions on mobile providers.
5 days ago
Schwarber to stay with the Phillies on record-breaking new deal
The slugger and clubhouse leader chose Philly over several other offers, keeping “Schwarbombs” in South Philly for as long as he can “keep evolving.”
5 days ago
New Jersey food banks report rising demand for help this holiday season
Recent data finds more than 1 million Garden State residents are food insecure, including 270,000 children.
6 days ago
Listen 1:01Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150M, 5-year contract, according to reports
Kyle Schwarber's new contract with Philly could lead to more activity at baseball's winter meetings as his other suitors execute their alternative plans.
6 days ago
Los niños mayores afrontan los desafíos más difíciles en el sistema de cuidado temporal de Delaware para encontrar vivienda, trabajo y transporte a medida que crecen.
7 days ago
New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December
Applications were closed last August because of a funding gap. The state hopes to accept new children starting in January.
7 days ago
Listen 0:4910 most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports in 2025
2025 marked a year of high highs and low lows in Philly sports. The Eagles won the Super Bowl and the Flyers lost a legend.
7 days ago
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.
1 week ago
From parrandas to Three Kings Day, Southern Delaware welcomes Puerto Rican holiday culture
Southern Delaware families can experience Puerto Rican holiday traditions as Culture Club PR hosts music workshops, crafts and other celebrations.
1 week ago
Ocean City’s beach trees grow into a shoreline tradition
Dozens of Christmas trees are rising from the sand, a tradition that began with one tree in 2019 and has grown into a community-wide holiday ritual. Here's where to find them.
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