Kids
Philly’s summer jobs program for youth gets makeover, will focus on careers
Career Connected Learning PHL plans to hire 8,000 young people and expand year-round, work-based activities for an additional 2,000, replacing the city’s WorkReady program.
11 months ago
A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.
11 months ago
Amid growing demand, a new bilingual child care center is opening in New Castle
With the Latino population on the rise, more families are seeking support for first-generation Spanish-speaking children.
11 months ago
Listen 1:50Former Eagle Brian Dawkins wants Philly students to speak openly about mental health
In the wake of a mass shooting that left eight teens injured, Dawkins spoke to Philly students about the importance of dealing with trauma.
11 months ago
Listen 1:56Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school students
It's milder than its cousin, delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana, but has similar effects on the brain and the body.
11 months ago
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear
Lawmakers are acting on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a U.S. national security threat.
11 months ago
Banning TikTok, ‘Coming of Age in a Digital World’, Ramadan
The House votes Wednesday on a bill to force the China-based parent company ByteDance to either divest or be banned in U.S. app stores.
Air Date: March 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09Uvalde parents lash out after new report clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack
A Department of Justice report in January criticized the “cascading failures” of responding law enforcement.
11 months ago
Storyshares seeks to raise reading levels of forgotten tweens, teens and adults
Across the nation, reading and literacy proficiency is at an all time low. One program seeks to change the narrative.
11 months ago
Listen :47Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back
As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.
Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:29A new survey shows one-third of students cite mental health concerns for dropping out of college, or never going.
12 months ago
Listen 1:19THON 2024 raises more than $16 million to fight childhood cancer
Hundreds of Penn State students participated in Friday's charity dance marathon.
12 months ago
In wake of mass shootings, some parents hesitate bringing their kids to big events
About half of those injured in the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting were children. Some parents now think twice about bringing kids to big, crowded events.
12 months ago
Grover the Muppet says he’s a reporter. Not for long, joke his beleaguered peers
Some responded with jokes about him getting laid off, a common occurrence in today's media world.
12 months ago
6 books to help young readers learn about Black history
Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.
12 months ago