Home & Family
Big Fix: Solutions to the housing crisis
In this month's Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more.
Air Date: July 29, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:53Wilmington mayor vetoes bill that would have helped those struggling to pay water bills
The legislation aimed to exempt households with seniors, young children and people with disabilities from water shutoffs.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03CHOP and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia work to remove mold, dust, pests and air quality issues that can trigger asthma attacks in kids.
3 weeks ago
Listen 4:49Rehoboth Beach biathlon honors lifeguard Dave Reynolds’ legacy
The Dave Reynolds Memorial Biathlon brings lifeguards, families and community members together in a holiday weekend tradition.
1 month ago
Listen 1:10Cliveden connects the past and present through community storytelling
Once home to multiple generations of the Chew family, Cliveden embodies the rich history of Germantown.
2 months ago
Delaware program aims to expand maternal care access in rural communities
A new initiative in southern Delaware aims to reduce maternal health disparities by bringing prenatal and postpartum support directly to women.
2 months ago
Listen 1:23For Better and Worse: what history can teach us about modern day marriage
In her new book, For Better and Worse, historian Stephanie Coontz digs into thousands of years of marital history to help explain how the tradition has evolved.
Air Date: June 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Porch patrol: The West Philly way
The porches and sidewalks of Cobbs Creek function like living rooms, fostering a distinct “porch culture” that moves at a block-level pace.
2 months ago
The Big Fix: getting kids off screens
Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?
Air Date: May 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:27Reflections on living and dying from an end-of-life doula
Diane Button is an end-of-life-doula. She has spent countless hours with people in their last days as they share their regrets, hopes, desires and dreams.
Air Date: May 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Mother’s Day celebrated with simple moments and family time in Princeton
“Every moment is special, and even the hard ones teach you something,” said one New Jersey mother.
3 months ago
Families make art for Mother’s Day at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
This year’s Mother’s Day is the first since the passing of co-founder Isaiah Zagar.
3 months ago
Fostering conflict: Navigating the often frustrating proceedings in Philadelphia’s Family Court
For decades, child welfare reformers have sought ways to create a less adversarial system. But parents with dependency cases still need one thing above all else.
4 months ago
Assumptions about power imbalances, lifestyle differences, finances, and sex follow couples with age gaps. But when consenting adults fall in love, does age matter?
Air Date: April 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 44:05Dementia breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention
The latest on dementia, from recent medical advancements in diagnosis and treatment, what you can do to lower your risk today, and how family members can find support.
Air Date: April 8, 2026 12:00 pm
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