Home & Family
‘Miracle’ kittens found in backpack rescued from N.J. recycling plant’s conveyor belt
After being dumped and making it through heavy machinery unscathed, three kittens will spend the holidays in new homes in Burlington County.
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Philly’s Italian Market sees a busy Christmas Eve, as families shop for a taste of tradition
From pozole to baccala, holiday food brings happiness in South Philly, with some residents following traditions and others trying something new.
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Millions of Christmas gifts may arrive late due to overload at the Postal Service
"We're really busy, it's been unbearable," sighs Manny Huenchunir, a USPS truck driver who was unloading and reloading crates of mail at a post office outside Boston Tuesday.
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N.J. coronavirus update: ‘Don’t screw up Christmas,’ Murphy says
Murphy noted that the increase in infections and hospitalizations after Thanksgiving was “better than we feared” but said it was no time for the state to let its guard down.
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Season’s greetings: Cards solicited in New Jersey for COVID-19 patients
Realizing this year's unique dynamic, hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to their patients.
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“Fault Lines: Fractured Families and how to Mend Them”
Family gatherings may be physically distant this year but the tensions and old resentments will still show up over Zoom or on phone calls.
Air Date: December 22, 2020
Listen 49:44‘I vaccinated Santa Claus,’ Fauci tells kids
In a virtual town hall for kids on CNN, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he made a trip to the North Pole to get Santa vaccinated for COVID-19. "He is good to go."
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Missing your loved ones over the holidays? International students offer a few lessons
For many people, this is the first year they'll spend holidays and other milestones apart from family due to COVID-19. That's something international students know all about.
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Celebrate winter holiday cheer at Franklin Square now through the end of February
The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show will light up the park nightly, with a dazzling light performance every 30 minutes through Jan. 10.
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A holiday card campaign gets more than 1,000 for Delco prisoners to send family
The aim of the Delaware County Coalition for Prison Reform’s drive is to help those who are incarcerated connect with family over the holidays.
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‘Tis the season to celebrate. Here’s how to do it safely
Many favorite holiday traditions could be treacherous this year, because of the coronavirus surge. Here's how experts view the risks — and some creative, safer alternatives.
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Options include iconic brands and newcomers on the scene.
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How COVID-19 is making the holiday season not so jolly for Santa Clauses
According to an informal survey IBRBS did of its membership, about one quarter has decided to proceed with Christmas appearances without masks or social distance.
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Reach out and listen: How to help someone at risk of suicide
If you know someone struggling with despair, depression or thoughts of suicide, you may be wondering how to help. Here are nine things you can do that can make a difference.
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Brandywine Valley SPCA seeks families for shelter dog holiday sleepovers
The shelter hopes that, as dogs enjoy the holidays in the comfort of foster homes, it can gain insights that will help the animals find forever families.
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