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Kids
School meal waivers expire in 9 days. After axing them, Congress may try to save them
A group of lawmakers have agreed on a measure that would extend the school meal waivers that helped schools and families during the pandemic.
3 years ago
The police response at Robb Elementary was a failure, a Texas official says
It took about an hour and 14 minutes from when officers arrived at the school to when they breached the door and ended the standoff with the gunman.
3 years ago
For many dads, the COVID pandemic brought new perspectives on fatherhood
Dads look back on how they've maintained the balance between their jobs and their families.
3 years ago
U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids, shots begin next week
U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.
3 years ago
Work begins on one of Rebuild Philly’s biggest project yet: $20 million rebuild at Vare Rec Center
The facility will have a new athletic field, a new recreation center, sprayground, and other amenities, including both indoor and outdoor classrooms.
3 years ago
Free summer meal sites for Philly kids and teens open next week
Hundreds of child and youth meal sites will open across the city this summer, most on June 21.
3 years ago
FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers. That paves the way for vaccinations for children under 5 to begin next week.
3 years ago
FDA advisers endorse 1st COVID-19 shots for kids under 5
An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration gave a thumbs-up Wednesday to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for children under 5.
3 years ago
FDA advisers back Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for older kids
The expert panel agreed Tuesday that the vaccine made by Moderna is safe and effective enough to give to U.S. kids ages 6 to 17.
3 years ago
Kids under 5 could get the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of June. Here’s what you need to know
Kids under 5 may be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of June. Pediatricians in the region explain what you need to know.
3 years ago
Philly expands summer activities to help young people stay busy in creative ways
From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.
3 years ago
New baby formula plant gets another $8 million from Pa.
The new funding comes amid a nationwide shortage of infant formula.
3 years ago
In historic shift, far fewer teens face adult U.S. courts
National data shows the number of children sent to adult courts for criminal prosecution in the U.S. has dropped to new lows.
3 years ago
Please Touch Museum launches summer campaign for kids vaccinations, health awareness
The “Ready. Set. School” campaign will have free days at the children’s museum for health awareness games and COVID shots.
3 years ago
Abbott’s baby formula plant is reopening in a step that could soon ease the shortage
Abbott's initial re-release of products will be available to consumers beginning around June 20, the company says.
3 years ago