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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market
This year’s holiday market is part of the Ardmore Initiative’s goal of making the town “the main street of the Main Line.”
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Listen 0:53‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines
Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.
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Winter-themed fun returns to Center City this weekend with Open Streets: West Walnut
Center City District is closing Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets to draw holiday shoppers offline and into community.
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WHYY hosts foster care resources fair as states face foster parent shortage
The number of licensed foster homes across the U.S. is on the decline.
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Philly’s William Way has raised the funds to renovate its historic home in Center City
The venerable nonprofit had planned to leave its longtime home on Spruce Street.
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Listen 0:55Los manifestantes se reunieron frente al ayuntamiento de Wilmington como parte de un movimiento para conseguir apoyo para programas que ayuden a los pobres.
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Community advocates say the facility is critical in the transition from incarceration to freedom for Wilmington residents and their families.
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Listen 2:07Pa. households can apply for heating bill assistance after monthlong delay
The state delayed its LIHEAP program as it waited for federal funds held up by the government shutdown. The program opens Wednesday, Dec. 3.
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Listen 0:51Thinking about becoming a foster parent in Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Here’s what to know
The operations of foster agencies in all three states vary, but they share the same goal: to provide children care in a safe, supportive environment.
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Listen 1:04What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia
Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.
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