Kids
Valley Forge to host the YMCA National Championship in 2024
Three Montgomery County YMCA gyms will run the event together. They expect about 1,700 athletes plus their families to attend.
2 years ago
Fishtown opens $2.5 million community hockey rink with some help from Gritty
The facility replaces a leaking, tattered portion of the Fishtown Recreation Center as part of a multi-million project paid for by Rebuild Philadelphia.
2 years ago
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
Senator Chuck Schumer said the drink contains nearly twice as much caffeine as Red Bull and poses a health risk to children.
2 years ago
Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
Wisconsin governors have the most powerful partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill.
2 years ago
Philadelphia High School for Girls announces leadership change following graduation controversy
There is a change in leadership at The Philadelphia High School for Girls following controversy at last month's graduation ceremony.
2 years ago
‘An amazing tool’: Wilmington’s first dual language trail celebrates bilingualism and inclusivity
Wilmington's first dual language trail encourages bilingualism through educational activities and fun experiences at Cool Spring Park.
2 years ago
Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide, sets up political clash with teachers unions
The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond.
2 years ago
Wildfire smoke drives traditional summer camp activities indoors
Many camps in the Midwest and the East have been moving activities indoors, seeking advice from medical professionals and hoping the air quality improves soon.
2 years ago
Philadelphia teachers fear school district is wasting time and money on a new curriculum
The new materials come with more rigid teaching requirements, which some believe will only widen the learning gap.
2 years ago
Kits to help ID children who go missing to be given out by schools, under Pennsylvania bill
Under the measure, schools would be required to distribute free kits to first-grade students by Nov. 15 of each school year.
2 years ago
New Philly children’s literacy event puts Juneteenth on the books
“Juneteenth - Celebrating Literary and Artistic Freedom” looks to the legacy of Black literacy.
2 years ago
Listen 1:26Supreme Court rejects challenge to Native American child welfare law
The justices rejected a broad attack from Republican-led states and white families who argued that the system is based on race.
2 years ago
I-95 Collapse, ‘Albie’s Elevator’ Premiere
The latest on the I-95 bridge in Northeast Philadelphia that collapsed after a truck beneath it burst into flames. And, WHYY’s new kids’ program Albie’s Elevator now on TV-12!
Air Date: June 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:12Wilmington children’s hospital puts on an ‘Enchanted Forest’ prom for teenage patients
Nemours Children's Hospital offers a 'Enchanted Forest' prom to give teenage patients a sense of normalcy and community.
2 years ago
After three-year debacle, Delaware has plan to remove lead from school drinking water
It’s taken two rounds of testing, and the process was marred by sloppiness and a lack of transparency, but a $3.8 million “shot of adrenaline’’ is coming.
2 years ago
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