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Studio 2

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

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Health

Wilmington 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

A student puts his water bottle under a filtering station.
Education

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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U.S. District Court building is shown, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla
Courts & Law

U.S. judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care in narrow ruling, says ‘gender identity is real’

Judge Robert Hinkle has temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers.

2 years ago

Paul Vandy and Trinity Giddings attend Penn Wood High School in the William Penn School District, just outside Philadelphia. William Penn has one of the highest property tax rates in the state and still struggles to make ends meet
Schooled
Education

'Schooled' returns with a deep dive into funding and equity in public education

Public education in America is still divided between the haves and have-nots, and the problem doesn’t get much worse than in Pennsylvania. But change could be coming.

Air Date: June 6, 2023

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Bethany Hall-Long speaks at a podium.
Community

Delaware teams up with National Child Identification Program to improve its ability to locate missing children

More than 150,000 at-home ID kits provided to Delaware families will help investigators locate the kids should they go missing.

2 years ago

The Delaware Capitol building, Dover, De.
Politics & Policy

Delaware legislation to provide kids health care regardless of immigration status stymied

A bill to offer health care to income eligible kids and those who are pregnant regardless of immigration status is not moving forward.

2 years ago

Joyce McMillan shows pictures of her children at her home in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Monday, May 15, 2023. The city's child protective services removed her two daughters from her custody 23 years ago after an investigation discovered an illicit substance in her body.  McMillan is the founder of the advocacy group JMACforFamilies and is now an advocate pushing for reforms to the child welfare system.    (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Courts & Law

How and when to remove children from their homes? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions

If they win, the case could set a precedent for state welfare agencies across the country, especially when they remove a child from a home without a court order.

2 years ago

Video games can be both beneficial and risky for teens. Parent can guide them better if they explore their games with them.
NPR
Community

Worried about your kids’ video gaming? Explore their online worlds yourself

Games probably won't rot your kid's brain. But kids do need guidance in using them wisely.

2 years ago

Aderrien Murry, 11, called the police as his mother asked — but when officers arrived, one of them shot him in the chest. A new lawsuit says officials failed to train and supervise its officers.
NPR
Courts & Law

Family of Aderrien Murry, 11-year-old shot by police, files federal lawsuit

The family of Aderrien Murry is seeking at least $5 million in damages.

3 years ago

Magali Vicente-Ortega and her three children pose for a photo.
Community

At this Southern Delaware elementary school, infants and toddlers are encouraged to speak in their native Spanish

The six-week Léemelo program has seen success in a school where the majority of students speak Spanish.

3 years ago

Garrick Vaughn sings with other performs onstage.
Arts & Entertainment

Arden Theatre opens ‘Spelling Bee’ musical as the real bee buzzes in Washington

The Arden Theatre opens “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the same time two Philly kids are competing in the national bee.

3 years ago

Anshika Lal and Caprice Jackson installing the exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Rain-activated poetry appears underfoot in Philly parks

Rain Poetry features haikus written by schoolchildren painted on sidewalks with invisible ink.

3 years ago

A room has a counter and several chairs along with colorful murals visible.
Community

Delaware should expand foster care to help large number of young people about to ‘age out,’ advocates say

Despite significant progress in foster care in Delaware, better support and transition programs are needed.

3 years ago

The first vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, moved a step toward approval by the Food and Drug Administration with a positive vote Thursday from a panel of experts. Kateryna Kon/Getty Images/Science Photo Library
NPR
Health

FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants

At least 58,000 childern younger than 5 years old are hospitalized each year with RSV infections.

3 years ago

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