Marcus Biddle
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‘Fathers are a brotherhood’: A Philly mentor program doesn’t want dads to learn fatherhood alone
Focus on Fathers was established in 2001 to help new dads transition to fatherhood. Since then, the program has served over 250 fathers.
5 months ago
Research finds some states are ignoring recommendations to improve opioid use disorder treatments
U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved medications such as buprenorphine and methadone remain inaccessible for most people with opioid use disorder, Pew officials said.
6 months ago
For scientists, musical giftedness remains an enigma of human biology
Researcher Dawn Merrett at the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research in Montreal is one of many scientists looking for answers.
6 months ago
Listen 9:14Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments
Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.
7 months ago
Listen 1:12Viet-Capacity has reached over 800 Vietnamese-speaking Philly residents with culturally tailored education around cardiovascular disease.
7 months ago
Listen 1:31A federal court decision that protects the constitutional rights of homeless Pottstown residents could be overruled by the high court this summer.
7 months ago
Listen 4:07Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus caps off Black Maternal Health Week
The group touted efforts to improve Black maternal health outcomes at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
7 months ago
Listen 1:20A Supreme Court case could have major implications for homelessness in Philly region
Some legal scholars believe the Supreme Court’s decision could have far-reaching consequences beyond the issue of homelessness.
8 months ago
A shocking secret, years of denial, and reconciling one’s identity: Sophie Ottaway shares her story
About 16 years ago, Sophie Ottaway made a shocking discovery about her identity – she was born a male. The truth brought on years of denial, feelings of betrayal, and trauma.
8 months ago
Listen 11:07Harm reduction activists ask for a ‘seat at the table’ during City Hall rally
Protesters demanded City Council and the Parker administration turn away from its “forced treatment” approach to solve the opioid crisis in Kensington.
9 months ago
From March 3 through March 8, harm reduction group Project SAFE is offering free admission to its “Not Welcome Anywhere” art installation.
9 months ago
Listen 1:03Congress faces a possible government shutdown if a deal isn't reached by March 1, which could affect 51,000 in Pa. by exacerbating budget shortfalls for the WIC program.
9 months ago
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