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Education

Delaware recibe una subvención de 8.7 millones de dólares para ayudar a los profesores a integrar la alfabetización con las clases de educación cívica e historia.

Delaware fue uno de los 24 beneficiarios de la subvención federal. El dinero se destinará a apoyar la educación de niños con dificultades académicas de grados 4 a 12.

2 weeks ago

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Community
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Missing 10-year-old from Philadelphia found safe in Upper Chichester, Pa.

Police earlier said the child went missing after being dropped off at Penrose Elementary School and was last seen in the cafeteria.

2 weeks ago

Autumn Nelson stands
Health

A 100-year-old Germantown home will become a new birth center for Philly families

Plans to open an independent birth center come on the heels of the Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center closure in Bryn Mawr.

4 weeks ago

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Health

Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases, down from 18 a year ago.

1 month ago

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Education

Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons

Delaware was one of 24 recipients of the federal grant. The money will support the education of struggling kids in grades 4 to 12.

1 month ago

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Arts & Entertainment

A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well

The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.

1 month ago

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Kathy Filippo and her daughter Jasmine
Community

Foster care proved a perfect match for this New Jersey woman: ‘I needed to take care of someone’

Kathy Filippo has been fostering for 18 years. “When you're in my home, you're family,” she says.

1 month ago

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Cherelle Moore (left) holds her 2-year-old son Qadir at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia
Community

Philly families ring in 2026 before bedtime at the Please Touch Museum

The youngest Philadelphians are hoping the new year brings more playtime, new hobbies and plenty of Pokémon cards.

1 month ago

Emily Bhatnagar and her father
Community

Penn student’s book drive nonprofit aims to comfort pediatric cancer patients across Philly region

The nonprofit For Love and Buttercup helps pediatric cancer patients find kindness and hope with books during their hospital stays.

1 month ago

A person dressed as Santa greets two very young children
Community

Wishes can come true with nonprofit helping foster children in New Jersey

One Simple Wish gives adults who can’t become foster parents themselves a way to help kids in crisis.

1 month ago

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Mother and children enjoy the morning sunlight shining through the bedroom window in the house.
Community

Amid downward trend, Black and Hispanic children account for majority of population in New Jersey’s foster care system

Camden and Essex counties have the most children in foster care. New Jersey has the lowest placement rate in the country.

2 months ago

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A mother and son embrace for a hug in their kitchen
Community

New Jersey’s adoption numbers are down. Here’s why

The goal of the N.J. Department of Children and Families is birth-family reunification, but when that’s not possible, adoption is an option.

2 months ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

How the beauty industry is changing society

The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?

Air Date: December 11, 2025

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Studio 2
Education

Are high school seniors ready for college?

A new report from UC San Diego sparked concern over declining math skills. What's driving learning loss? What can we do to reverse these trends?

Air Date: December 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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A Leap of Faith child care owner Melanie Thomas-Price works with fifth-grader Cameryn Jones
Community

New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December

Applications were closed last August because of a funding gap. The state hopes to accept new children starting in January.

2 months ago

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