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Jones pounces a ball at Rittenhouse Square.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Snowadelphia: The best Philly spots for snow play and wintry vibes

Philadelphia looks great in a layer of white. We’ve crowd-sourced 13 spots to brighten your snow day.

6 years ago

Marta and her daughter, Krishna, hug one another lovingly in their living room. Marta was only able to bring Krishna to the United States, leaving her two sons behind in Guatemala. | Marta y su hija, Krishna, se abrazan en su sala de estar. Marta solo pudo traer a Krishna a los Estados Unidos, dejando a sus dos hijos en Guatemala. (Tony Rocco/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Bilingual version

En South Philly, three immigrant mothers came together to form una ‘bonita familia’

Women account for a growing share of Latin American immigrants settling in the U.S. In Philly, three mothers share resources to thrive in their new home.

6 years ago

Listen 5:29
Marta and her daughter, Krishna, hug one another lovingly in their living room. Marta was only able to bring Krishna to the United States, leaving her two sons behind in Guatemala. | Marta y su hija, Krishna, se abrazan en su sala de estar. Marta solo pudo traer a Krishna a los Estados Unidos, dejando a sus dos hijos en Guatemala. (Tony Rocco/WHYY)
Community
Version en Español

En la calle Wolf tres mujeres, inmigrantes, se juntan para armar una ‘bonita familia’

Las mujeres representan una proporción mayor de inmigrantes que se establecen en los EE. UU. En Filadelfia, tres madres comparten recursos para prosperar.

6 years ago

Listen 5:29
Marta and her daughter, Krishna, hug one another lovingly in their living room. Marta was only able to bring Krishna to the United States, leaving her two sons behind in Guatemala. | Marta y su hija, Krishna, se abrazan en su sala de estar. Marta solo pudo traer a Krishna a los Estados Unidos, dejando a sus dos hijos en Guatemala. (Tony Rocco/WHYY)
Community
English version

On Wolf Street, three immigrant mothers came together to form a ‘beautiful’ family

Women account for a growing share of Latin American immigrants settling in the U.S. In Philly, three mothers share resources to thrive in their new home.

6 years ago

Listen 5:29
Radio Times
Lifestyle

Cooking adventures from your home kitchen

At the beginning of the pandemic, people turned to their kitchens for creativity. But as we continue to stay at home, how can we enjoy and remain inspired by cooking?

Air Date: January 29, 2021

Listen 48:59
Chantelly Manzanares holds a marker while her daughter Rosabella attends class via Zoom
NPR
Education

Parents with disabilities face extra hurdles with kids’ remote schooling

Parents with disabilities often face extra issues with remote learning. A deaf mom whose first language is ASL is navigating the challenge of monitoring her child's work.

6 years ago

Scott Hancock speaks in front of the Virginia monument in this still from the upcoming documentary
Keystone Crossroads
Community

The Capitol riot could lead to further radicalization. Here’s how to pull people back from the brink

Here are what experts say about the rise in extremism, and what friends, family members, and bystanders can try to do about it.

6 years ago

Listen 2:00
A tiki-style Tupperware magazine ad from the 1960s. Tupperware was created by Earl Tupper, a chemical engineer with Dupont, and began to enter the home after World War II. (Courtesy of Sarah Archer)
The Pulse
Science

Color and convenience wooed Americans, and we fell in love with plastic

Sensory treats were possible, things like bright kitchenware and fun toys. We got hooked.

6 years ago

Listen 8:16
Emma, a Welsh Springer Spaniel. Bidding a beloved animal farewell is hard. Knowing when it’s time can be even harder.  (Courtesy of Grant Hill)
The Pulse
Health

The long, sad process of saying goodbye to a pet

Bidding a beloved animal farewell is hard. Knowing when it’s time can be even harder.

6 years ago

Listen 8:27
Mackenzie Warren prepping for her day of playing video games on Nintendo Switch and hanging out with her cat.
Community

‘Lay on the bed, eat food, play with the dogs’: A very chill COVID New Year’s in Philly

Most Philly residents were ready to say so long to 2020. If anything, the year has taught them making plans can be a fool’s errand.

6 years ago

An illustration of socializing creatively in the time of COVID
NPR
Health

Don’t let the pandemic winter get you down: 9 creative ways to socialize safely

With bad pandemic news and endless social distancing, it can already feel like the longest winter ever. But keeping up nourishing bonds of human connection is possible.

6 years ago

NPR
Community

Missed milestones to faded friendships: The unacknowledged grief of 2020

For people who are generally OK — healthy, employed — there's pressure to stay grateful. But those feeling so-called smaller losses also need to grieve.

6 years ago

Only a few items celebrating the new year are displayed at the vendor's stall in Times Square, New York, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Community

Delawareans reveal plans to ring in 2021, and not everyone’s staying home

The governor is urging residents to limit gatherings to their immediate households. Some are heeding his call; others say they can keep safe while socializing.

6 years ago

Listen 1:54
Confetti falls at midnight on the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration in New York
Community

After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve

From New York's Times Square to Sydney Harbor, big public blowouts are being turned into TV-only shows and digital events.

6 years ago

NPR
Health

Still disinfecting surfaces? It might not be worth it

Early in the pandemic, people were advised to disinfect everything they touched. Now that scientists understand more about COVID, all that scrubbing may be overkill.

6 years ago

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