Home & Family
Philly health commissioner advises against holiday gatherings
With an increase of new COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving, Bettigole warns holiday gatherings could cause a surge hospitals in the city may have difficulties handling.
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From glass bottles to botanicals, Pa. distillers spell out supply chain struggles
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but shortages of everything from bottles to labels to machine parts have gummed up the booze works.
2 years ago
If you want your holiday package to arrive on time, here are the deadlines to know
To all those holiday present procrastinators out there: Be sure to ship that holiday gift sooner rather than later to get those presents to their destination in time.
2 years ago
Parents are scrambling after schools suddenly cancel class over staffing and burnout
School districts around the country have been announcing extra days off to address staff shortages and mental health. For some, the unpredictability feels like a betrayal.
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What COVID-19 precautions should I take over the holidays?
Thursday will be our second pandemic Thanksgiving. The vaccines have helped, but there are still steps we can take to keep everyone safe.
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Listen 4:17Can at-home COVID-19 tests make holiday gatherings safer?
Home kits are not as accurate as the PCR tests, but they have the advantage of giving results within minutes instead of days.
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Even the replacement venue briefly lost power that weekend, thanks to Ida.
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How is Diwali celebrated differently in India and the U.S.?
WHYY host Priyanka Tewari, who grew up in India, speaks with UPenn lecturer Dr. Murali Balaji about his experience celebrating Diwali in the U.S.
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Listen 5:28Halloween in West Philly: Tots in costume, a Dumpster Derby, and the ‘Porch of Doom’
Three dozen photos that capture the creative essence of the holiday — and the human spirit.
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Women of color growing force as mom influencers
Women of color — especially new moms — who struggle to find culturally relevant parenting advice and products are taking matters into their own hands.
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