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A summary graphic showing an alphabetical list of the 2020 Atlantic tropical cyclone names as selected by the World Meteorological Organization. The first named storm of the season, Arthur, occurred earlier in May before NOAA's outlook was announced. The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 and runs through November 30. (Courtesy of NOAA)
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

NOAA predicts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, stresses ‘it only takes one’

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season amid the global pandemic. 

6 years ago

Socially distant graduation amid coronavirus pandemic
K-12
New Jersey
Public Health

Coronavirus update: N.J. to allow outdoor graduations, pro sports can resume

Also Tuesday, Rutgers announced it will make the SAT and ACT optional for 2021 applicants, and officials said childhood vaccinations have plummeted.

6 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly school families get pandemic cash bonus for food, so those who don’t need it plan donation drive

Since the entire city district usually gets free lunch, P-EBT cards go to everyone.

6 years ago

Police break up large party blocking Philly streets despite stay-at-home order
Philadelphia
Public Health
NBC10

Police break up large party blocking Philly streets despite stay-at-home order

It took Philadelphia police officers about an hour Monday night to disperse a crowd of about 250 young people partying on Philly streets despite a stay-at-home order.

6 years ago

Professionals are turning to Zoom to carry out work typically done in person. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Public Health

Can evictions be avoided? Landlords and tenants are negotiating over Zoom

An initiative run by Good Shepherd Mediation Program aims to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants at a time when many are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19.

6 years ago

Denise and Richard Victor of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., have been missing their grandkids, whom they haven't seen since February. Before the pandemic, they had regular visits with grandsons (from left) Daren Cosola, Stirling Victor, Davis Victor and Lucas Cosola. (Courtesy of the Victor family)
NPR
Home & Family
Public Health

Too little or too much time with the kids? Grandparenting is tough in a pandemic

Of all the hardships imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, among the most poignant is the reshaping of relationships between children and the grandparents who love them.

6 years ago

Mike Madaf has owned the White Dolphin for 30 years, and he said he’s never seen business so slow. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Business
New Jersey
Public Health

‘Disheartened and sad’: Businesses at the Jersey Shore lament slow Memorial Day weekend

Gray skies and temperatures in the 50s and 60s made for a disappointing Memorial Day weekend for some Jersey Shore business owners.

6 years ago

Listen 3:30
Ben Franklin dons face mask
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

#CovidBenFranklin challenge: Revise a Benjamin Franklin quote for coronavirus times

What would the Founding Father say about the pandemic?

6 years ago

Courtesy Britt Miller
New Jersey
Outdoors
Billy Penn

Philly runner traces Ocean City outline for a perfect Jersey Shore marathon

Who knew it took 26.2 miles to encircle the island?

6 years ago

Washington Monument
NPR
Military
National
Public Health

Memorial Day honor flights canceled because of coronavirus crisis

For all their disappointment this year, veterans know something about the common good, says one Vietnam veteran.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Military
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes

From the Civil War to Beirut, a virtual tribute to those who've served.

6 years ago

Cicadas
NPR
Environment
National

They’re back: Millions of cicadas expected to emerge this year

In parts of Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina, cicadas will climb out of the ground for their once-in-17-year mating cycle.

6 years ago

Florence Hopp and J.J. Brania-Hopp
Military
National
Public Health

Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from coronavirus

Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus.

6 years ago

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Military
Music

Regional Roundup: Memorial Day edition

This week: the difficulty of transitioning from military service to civilian life, saving John Coltrane's house, and teaching kids how to solve conflicts without violence.

Air Date: May 25, 2020 10:00 am

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Justice Buress, 4, hides under a table while demonstrating a drill at Little Explorers Learning Center in St. Louis. Tess Trice, head of the day care program, carries out monthly drills to train the children to get on the floor when they hear gunfire.
NPR
Home & Family
K-12
Public Safety

Teaching kids to hide from gunfire: Safety drills at day care and at home

Sheltering in place isn't new for kids who live in areas with gun violence. Day care drills address physical safety, but dealing with the emotional toll isn't as simple.

6 years ago

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