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A mother and her child smile
Community

More U.S. parents than ever have paid leave this Mother’s Day — but most still don’t

Momentum is building in the Senate and House to expand paid leave. With no federal law, 13 states and the District of Columbia have adopted paid family and medical leave laws.

2 years ago

When Dave Kalema was 15, his mother, Barbara Kalema, received a breast cancer diagnosis. The diagnosis completely changed and deepened the relationship between mother and son. (Courtesy of Dave Kalema)
The Pulse
Health

How a breast cancer diagnosis deepened the bond between a mother and her son

Filmmaker Dave Kalema recalls a summer when his mother juggled supporting her injured son and her own breast cancer treatment.

2 years ago

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Paris and Briante Grant sit with their triplets
Health

Delaware families are still grappling with infant formula shortages, price hikes

Pa. Sen. Bob Casey is pushing legislation to add more competition to the baby formula market after shortages caused prices to spike.

2 years ago

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Marty's childhood teddy bear
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

Why we are so attached to our stuff

Why does a childhood blanket or teddy bear hold so much meaning? Why do we find it so hard to part with certain objects? This hour, our emotional connection to things.

Air Date: April 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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St. Michael's School and Nursery undergoing construction
Community

Delaware’s oldest child care center gets federal funds to support $7 million reconstruction

Since 1890, St. Michael's School and Nursery has been serving families in Wilmington. Now the historic facility is undergoing major renovations.

2 years ago

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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (left) with his attorney, Ed Jacobs, addressing reporters during a press conference on April 1, 2024.
Courts & Law

Atlantic City mayor and wife accused of abusing teen daughter

Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta Small, allegedly “physically and emotionally” abused their daughter over the course of two months last winter.

2 years ago

George and Lori Schappel
Community

Oldest living conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, of West Reading, die at 62

The twins were born in Pennsylvania and had distinct brains but were joined at the skull. They appeared over the years in documentaries and talk shows.

2 years ago

Montgomery County Commissioners
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County announces strongest paid parental leave policy in Pennsylvania

Full-time county employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and up to 16 in case of medical complications.

2 years ago

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Nina Jablonski
Health

Finding our family’s roots through the ‘sepia rainbow’

Genealogy often looks like thumbing through old documents and pictures, but what story does skin color tell about family lineage?

2 years ago

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We are joined by some gardening experts ready to answer your questions.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

First Day of Spring Means Time for Gardening, N.J. Ballot Design Challenge

On the first day of spring, we invite two master gardeners to answer your questions about planting, growing, weeding, mulching and more.

Air Date: March 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Maria Matos and the LACC staff celebrated the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of La Fiesta 3, a childcare center.
Community

Amid growing demand, a new bilingual child care center is opening in New Castle

With the Latino population on the rise, more families are seeking support for first-generation Spanish-speaking children.

2 years ago

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Trinity Hunt, left, with her sister, Jewel Hunt, walking across a field
Community

University of Delaware junior named finalist in NPR’s College Podcast Challenge

Trinity Hunt’s podcast explores her relationship with her sister through letters and phone calls.

2 years ago

Dr. Melanie Pellecchia poses for a photo
Health

UPenn study helps caregiver coaches extend autism care beyond therapy sessions

AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines.

2 years ago

Sheila Johnson
Community

‘We make it work’: Philly grandparents, advocates push for better programs and policies to help grandparent caregivers

More than 14,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren in Philly. They face hidden challenges, such as legal guidelines and financial support.

2 years ago

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Blue Mountain 2
Community

After a two-year snow lull, Delaware Valley ski resorts are celebrating and opening more trails

Skiers, snowboarders and snow-tubers are hitting the slopes after the big snowstorm.

2 years ago

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