Kids

Delaware Gov. Carney has signed legislation requiring police to notify schools if a student has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.

Applications to Mighty Writers surged more than 1000%.

The specially designed Jake’s Place Delran, which opened Tuesday, could be the first of many more to come with the passage of a New Jersey state law.

A group of around 60 second graders planted seeds in May, and harvested them today. The food will be donated to Farmers Against Hunger.

Collaborative program aims to lower childhood obesity rates, stress and more with time outdoors.

VisionQuest wants to open a center that would house 60 unaccompanied immigrant teen boys. Why Philadelphia, immigrant advocates, and its own staff are pushing back.

In the first “Dear Akeem” video from the Broke in Philly collaboration, Akeem Dixon outlines summer activities and job opportunities for young people in the city.

A Pennsylvania appeals court has stayed the opening of a contested immigrant youth facility in North Philadelphia.

Councilmember Helen Gym is on a mission to get the “sonic weapons” taken down.

A bill in New Jersey would allow political candidates and elected officials to use campaign money to pay for child care.

Being in a new country, learning a new culture and language — it’s a lot to digest. At three Philly schools, students approach things as a group.

Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell talks about the important role public pools play in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.

This weekend, the Swann Fountain will serve as inspiration as Philadelphia-based artists put on animal sculpture demonstrations for young artists.

Intended to prevent loitering and vandalism, “The Mosquito" has been banned in several cities around the globe.

Being aware of noise in your child’s environment is important for hearing and cognitive development, studies show. Apps can help identify quiet spaces.