
Kids
UNICEF estimates 400,000 babies will be born on New Year’s Day
UNICEF says the Pacific island nation of Fiji will most likely have delivered 2020's first baby
5 years ago
Noon Year’s Eve parties for tots gain new fans in Philly
If you can’t stay up till midnight to welcome the new year, just have your apple juice toast at noon with fellow tots.
5 years ago
Region’s cultural attractions develop resources for sensory-sensitive visitors
Various companies offer consultation and accreditation to museums for their ability to welcome people with sensory sensitivities.
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Caroll Spinney, who played Big Bird and Oscar on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 85
Caroll Spinney, the actor and puppeteer who portrayed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street over five decades, died Sunday at age 85.
5 years ago
Rethinking a ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Does cracking down on flavored e-cigarettes make it harder for adults trying to quit smoking?
Air Date: December 5, 2019
Listen 15:19Beyond ‘stranger danger’: Look and listen for these signs of child sexual abuse
Kids know their abusers between 85% and 93% of the time. Yet adults are often surprised to realize how close to home abuse really is.
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Listen 5:09Flood of lawsuits expected as N.J. opens window for sex abuse survivors
Any sexual abuse survivor, abused at any time in N.J., can sue their abuser even if previously blocked by statute of limitations, for the next two years.
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Listen 4:3122 photos of the sensational holiday light show at the Philly Zoo
If you want to add some sparkle to your Insta stories, get yourself to LumiNature — and bring the kids.
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Pennsylvania ends future child sex abuse charges time limits
Pennsylvania enacted legislation Tuesday to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to file lawsuits and to end time limits for police to file criminal charges.
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Students faced off with police — at a basketball game to combat gun violence
Three Philadelphia high school juniors raised more than $1,800 thanks to “surreal” community support.
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Binge drinking and teenagers: What are they thinking?
Like adults, teens drink to escape and numb pain, but with little regard for how they might hurt their brains in the process.
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Lower childhood obesity rates in N.J. linked to nutrition program
New Jersey saw a decline of nearly five percentage points, outpacing downward trend in many states.
5 years ago
Pleasantville residents march against gun violence and remember slain 10-year-old
Residents call for “Hands up! Guns down!” at a march about a week after the high school football playoff game that resulted in a 10-year-old’s death.
5 years ago
Consumer watchdog groups warns of dangerous toys ahead of holiday season
The 34th annual Trouble in Toyland report from the Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group (PennPIRG) highlights dangers that parents can detect, hidden toxics, and recall
5 years ago
Bucks football team gives special needs athletes ‘a chance to play’ with friends to help
The Bucks County Challenger Flag Football program has paired young people with special needs with local high school athletes for 13 seasons.
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