
Kids
As Sixers break ground on new Wilmington fieldhouse, developer makes promises to the neighborhood
The arena for the 76ers minor league team will also be a training center for elite youth athletes and offer programs for low-income city kids, developer Rob Buccini says.
7 years ago
Listen 3:09Why I use Harry Potter to teach a college course on child development
In an effort to find a more engaging way to present child development to psychology students, I decided to use a book about an orphan boy who later discovers he is a wizard.
7 years ago
Guests: Michael C. Reichert, Michael A. Lindsey “Man up.” “Boys don’t cry.” Our culture starts teachi ...
Air Date: August 6, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:03SquashSmarts helps Philly kids learn life skills on the way to graduation
Program helps students stay in shape and stay in school
7 years ago
Delaware school test scores mostly stagnant; SAT results drop
While scores have ebbed this year, Department of Education officials are stressing that scores in the Smarter Balanced tests have risen since they were first given in 2015.
7 years ago
Diocese names 71 accused of child sex abuse, blames bishops
At a news conference to detail the church's actions, Harrisburg Bishop Ronald Gainer apologized to those who were abused.
7 years ago
N.J. high court bars longtime behavioral theory from child sexual abuse cases
Some psychologists say the ruling could hurt kids who allege sexual abuse.
7 years ago
Listen 5:18Junior Barbering Academy teaches kids the clips of the trade
A Philadelphia barber, who's been at his trade for 25 years, created the Junior Barber Academy to teach children as young as 7 how to cut hair.
7 years ago
Listen 3:38With help of federal grant, Delaware camp combines education and recreation
The program is designed to help low-income students prevent 'summer brain drain' by mixing a morning of school work at the library with fun in the afternoon at the YMCA.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, July 25, 2018
The group PennEnvironment joins elected officials in calling for a ban on styrofoam. We review the status of recreational legalization ...
Air Date: July 25, 2018
Listen 25:00Songs from a half century ago still resound with meaning for a troubled time
7 years ago
Chess, and the power of girls to identify themselves as leaders
In its third year, the weeklong Philly Girls Play Chess camp is the creation of ASAP (After School Activities Partnership).
7 years ago
Female Pa. lawmakers hope to help incarcerated women with series of bills
When moms are imprisoned, it hurts families, neighborhoods and communities, legislator says.
7 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court upholds Philly’s soda tax
Coalition representing soda distributors and stores selling soda continues calling on elected officials to repeal the tax.
7 years ago
Listen 2:03Local pianist to romance the butterfly at Insectarium
The butterfly pavilion at the Insectarium in Northeast Philadelphia will host a concert of bug music.
7 years ago
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