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My mother is a feminist. She raised me to be one, too
For Women’s History Month, Roberto Valdes honors his mother, Kelly Beaz, who taught him the values of feminism.
5 years ago
Music tells the story of our ‘shared connection’: Why arts education is crucial in times of crisis
We must continue to sing and dance, and we must continue to play, for every chord from our pianos and every note from our strings tells the story of our shared connection.
5 years ago
Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
The IOC said the games will be held “not later than summer 2021” but they will still be called the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
5 years ago
DIYers and fashion designers in Philly region sew face masks for health care workers
Facing a shortage of face masks, health care workers go to DIYers and designers for help. Philadelphia launches task force to set mask-making standards.
5 years ago
It was like living at the edge of chaos: The day coronavirus came home
The day coronavirus came home was unremarkable except for one fact. It was my wife’s birthday.
5 years ago
Seaside Heights closes beaches in support of N.J. ‘stay at home’ order
An Ocean County municipality has closed its ocean and bay beaches as coronavirus cases increase in New Jersey.
5 years ago
When you shop, don’t leave mothers using WIC empty-handed
The federal benefits can only be used for certain sizes and brands — and shelves are running dry.
5 years ago
Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope
The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction.
5 years ago
This week; checking in with NJ congressman Andy Kim, a local update on how local governments are handling the pandemic, and gardening while quarantined.
Air Date: March 23, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:266 ways to help Philly restaurants survive the devastating corona-slam
Don’t let the city’s vibrant food scene fall victim to COVID-19.
5 years ago
Honking hallelujah: Drive-in theatre in Pa. becomes church during coronavirus shutdown
"This is the closest thing we have to community right now, is this church."
5 years ago
Listen 4:06Local food rescuers save tons of produce from going to waste
At the same time, business owners find themselves with food that will never be served, more children and adults find themselves in need of meals.
5 years ago
With dine-in service now illegal, restaurants and bars are adapting to survive. Many have launched takeout businesses overnight.
5 years ago
Listen 5:04Foster kids left in limbo during Philly’s coronavirus lockdown
Courts aren’t holding key hearings, which means everything from safety to family reunification is up in the air.
5 years ago
Quarantine cute: ‘Everybody wants to adopt a dog right now’
There are dogs, cats, and even a few guinea pigs and gerbils immune to COVID-19 that are waiting to be matched with a temporary or forever home.
5 years ago