
Kids
Fall usually means the start of a new school year — but for millions of American kids, it marks the continuation of an extended limbo t ...
Air Date: August 21, 2020
Listen 49:13New study says Pennsylvania’s child care industry needs millions more in aid to survive
The Penn State study found federal aid has kept the sector afloat during COVID-19, but without more funding, hundreds of providers could close for good.
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Mail-in voting in Philadelphia, environmental justice in New Jersey, and Mighty Writers partner with some big name musicians.
Air Date: August 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Educator who survived gun violence opens West Philly community center
A historic spike in shootings has residents urgently calling for more community support and resources. The new ECO Center in West Philly hopes to provide that.
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Pennsylvania investigating sex abuse claims at care facility
An investigative report by the Inquirer found that at least 41 children with intellectual disabilities have reported sexual assaults at Devereux over the past quarter-century.
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Pharma company pledges $10 million to Philly students to help diversify STEM careers
Black workers make up 12% of the United States’ workforce, but hold 5% of science and engineering jobs, according to the National Science Foundation.
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Their struggle is to keep children and families safe while keeping their doors open.
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U.S. reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19
Racial fractures in the U.S. health care system have been exposed, as Black, Hispanic and Native Americans have been hospitalized and killed by COVID-19 at far higher rates.
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Please Touch Museum cuts staff, plans to stay closed until 2021
The Philadelphia children’s museum in Fairmount Park believes the public is not yet ready to come back.
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Finding quality, affordable child care was always challenging, but now it's near impossible. How is the pandemic affecting parents, young children, providers and the economy?
Air Date: August 6, 2020
Listen 49:28MIS-C: Doctors make progress on COVID-related illness affecting kids
While doctors say they have more information on how to treat MIS-C, it's still a mystery why some children get it and others don't.
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Listen 2:26What we know about kids and COVID-19 as Philly region grapples with back-to-school plans
While there are fewer confirmed cases of the coronavirus among kids than adults, there’s still some risk for school-age children.
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Listen 2:19Child care industry says new Pa. reimbursement rules will be devastating
Due to the pandemic, the industry is facing higher costs and lower enrollment.
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Missing cousins found safe, reunited with family in Nicetown
Police say the young children, who went missing Tuesday afternoon, were located and unharmed.
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Pa. mask mandate for kids at child care has good intentions. Can it be followed?
Youngsters 2 and over must wear masks, but child care providers worry it will hinder language development, monitoring for allergic reactions, and more.
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