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Home & Family
Philadelphia officials investigate after 3-story home partially collapses in Manayunk
L&I has declared the property structurally unsound. The homeowner has 30 days to demolish or repair the home.
3 years ago
A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home
Home health care workers are among the lowest paid, shifting the burden of long-term care to aging and overstressed family members or assisted living centers.
3 years ago
ARTZ event to recognize the impact of COVID on caregivers with loved ones with dementia
ARTZ is a nonprofit providing support for caregivers with loved ones dealing with dementia. COVID has amplified the need to offer support.
3 years ago
Listen 5:59Washington state retools a first-in-nation payroll tax plan for long-term care costs
The WA Cares Fund would help alleviate the financial burden of long-term care by providing workers a lifetime benefit of $36,500.
3 years ago
‘Great victory for the people’: Delaware becomes 11th state to pass paid family and medical leave
Starting in 2026, new parents can get 12 weeks of paid leave. Workers can also get six weeks to deal with a serious health issue or to care for a relative.
3 years ago
A new Philly podcast offers ‘real talk’ about love and relationships
Conscious Connections brings local couples together to talk about their love, communication, and much more. The show is hosted by Nicole Blackson.
3 years ago
Listen 1:57The child tax credit was a lifeline. Now some families are falling back into poverty
The payments from the child tax credit were closing the gaps on child hunger and poverty across America.
3 years ago
Families were split up during Afghanistan evacuations — and are still not reunited
After the Taliban takeover, family members — even spouses — were sometimes separated during U.S. evacuation efforts.
3 years ago
El impulso cultural de trabajar duro, ayudar a su familia y salir adelante a veces entra en conflicto con el cuidado de sí mismo.
3 years ago
How three Latinas in Philly are trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance
The cultural drive to work hard, help your family, and get ahead sometimes conflicts with taking care of yourself.
3 years ago
The secrets of China’s ‘secret sauce’
It's called Lu sauce. It dates back 1,500 years (at least) and for chef Peter in Beijing, it's new as the brew of soy sauce, ginger, garlic he cooks up each night.
3 years ago
The bat mitzvah turns 100. It marks more than a coming-of-age for Jewish girls
Since girls in the U.S. began having the public ceremony 100 years ago, more and more women have taken on a larger role in Jewish life, including becoming rabbis.
3 years ago
Paid family and medical leave poised to become law in Delaware
The original paid family and medical leave bill has been revised to push back the start of benefits until 2026. Workers could get up to $900 weekly.
3 years ago
Listen 3:07“I tapped into my grandmother’s energy and never looked back,” said designer Matin Fahim.
3 years ago
Here’s how to best protect your home from freezing temperatures
We spoke with experts to help compile some tips to help get your home through the colder months of the year.
3 years ago