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The Rocky statue is outfitted with a mock surgical face mask
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Stay home for Thanksgiving, Farley advises

Speaking on ‘Radio Times,’ Philly Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said getting tested is not a foolproof way to keep the virus away for the holiday.

5 years ago

Julianna, 3, and Dylan, 5, Lasczak visit with Santa through a transparent barrier
Community

Here comes Santa Claus — with face masks and plexiglass

Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 — mall owners plan to bring him back this year.

5 years ago

Philadelphians line up outside Izlas restaurant in Kensington for a free Thanksgiving turkey.
Community

North Philly turkey giveaway needed ‘now more than ever’ as pandemic rages on

Sharing Love Home Care hosted its 4th annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway near Kensington on Sunday amid the exploding coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago

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NPR
Education

A college student is coming home. Should the whole family wear masks?

College students are preparing to come home for Thanksgiving, but COVID-19 is making things complicated. Epidemiologists say there are things families can to do reduce risk.

5 years ago

The nearly full moon rises beyond Halloween artwork painted on a building Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Community

Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance

Like with everything else this year, the pandemic also left its mark on Halloween.

5 years ago

Cartoon graphic of old car driving with masked people inside, turkey, mashed potatoes, pie strapped to top of car.
NPR
Health

Thanksgiving in the time of COVID-19: To grandmother’s house or no?

COVID-19 cases are surging across the country and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, is it safe to travel to spend the holiday with friends and family?

5 years ago

Sonny Bavaro teaches via Zoom
Education

Virtual school lets teachers see directly into students’ lives. Here’s what they’re learning

Virtual learning has brought teachers into students' homes every day. But can that help them build relationships with students remotely?

5 years ago

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In this Nov. 28, 2015, file photo, Tommy Lawson looks out into rows of Christmas trees as his family browses for their tree at the John T Nieman Nursery in Hamilton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Lifestyle

Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table

If ever there were a year when people could use the comfort of a big holiday dinner, this is it. Yet in 2020, a joyful meal around a crowded table is a high risk situation.

5 years ago

An outdoor reading and music room
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Play Everywhere: Philly kids are getting 16 spaces designed to spark joy

The installations are part of a national initiative that creates play spaces wherever it can fit them — on sidewalks, buildings and even inside offices.

5 years ago

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Woman holding a toy skeleton
Community

Families find creative ways to trick or treat in Delaware, but Sea Witch extravaganza is off

The governor’s coronavirus restrictions are quashing many traditional events and door-to-door candy grabs are discouraged.

5 years ago

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Patricia Stamper, with her 5-year-old son
NPR
Education

‘I’m only 1 person’: Teachers feel torn between their students and their own kids

Educators around the U.S. told us they're facing heartbreaking choices between the needs of their students and the needs of their own children.

5 years ago

Last month, women left jobs at four times the rate that men did. A new school year with children staying home instead of returning to classrooms in person led many women to drop out of the workforce. (Tom Werner/DigitalVision/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

Enough already: Multiple demands causing women to abandon workforce

Here's a stunning stat: Women are leaving the workforce at four times the rate as men.

5 years ago

Judah, a high-energy dog at Morris Animal Refuge. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Red Paw pet relief will pass the torch to Philadelphia Fire Dept.

The group has been operating in the region for almost 10 years, and estimates it helps 1,000 animals a year during fires and other disasters.

5 years ago

The obstacles and hardships facing working mothers are not new, but the pandemic has given them more visibility.
NPR
Community

‘This is too much’: Working moms are reaching the breaking point during the pandemic

The coronavirus did not create the struggles that working mothers face daily. But it has exacerbated them and made them more visible, forcing women to make hard choices.

5 years ago

In this Sept. 9, 2020 photo, students wear protective masks as they arrive for classes at the Immaculate Conception School while observing COVID-19 prevention protocols in The Bronx borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Radio Times
Health

Covid-19 checkup: vaccine progress and kids in school

Where do the vaccine candidates stand and how are politics complicating it all? Also, what are we learning about infections in schools that have reopened?

Air Date: September 29, 2020 10:00 am

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