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Writing my way back home: Why Eric Smith’s YA novels are nearly all set in Philadelphia | Opinion
"Writing my way back home": Eric Smith talks about why his novels are nearly all set in Philly, the place that calls him back.
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Delaware teacher creates ‘bocce ramp’ to support play for students of all abilities
Frank Hughes started with building a catapult in 2012. Since then, he’s built more than 50 devices to help students of all abilities to play.
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The Bellevue Learning Center was put on probation and ordered to stop caring for children under age 1. An ex-teacher was indicted for child abuse.
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Listen 1:59Inside the weird and delightful origins of the jungle gym, which just turned 100
The history of the jungle gym, and its sibling the monkey bars, is full of weird and delightful twists and sub-plots that take us from Japan to suburban Chicago.
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FDA warns that WanaBana fruit pouches contain high lead levels, endangering children
The apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches — regardless of their expiration date — are being recalled. They were sold online and in person through retailers such as Sam's Club, Am
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Pa. lawmakers push forward significant juvenile justice reforms
Two years after the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force made policy recommendations, there is finally some political will in the state House to move on reforms.
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Listen 1:15Young North Wales tennis player designs and creates athletic apparel brand
11-year-old Taelyn Kelsey Gray’s self-designed tennis apparel brand is inspired by her grandmother, who passed away from cancer.
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N.J. Poison Control Center to parents: Check Halloween candy carefully
Experts advise parents to check to make sure candy wrappers are intact, and the lettering on packaging is correct.
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Philly coalition urges next mayor to not leave underserved youth behind
The Kids Campaign wants the next administration to improve community safety, mental health services, and tackle gun violence “starting on day one.”
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It’s fall festival weekend in Philadelphia, with outdoor Halloween fun throughout the city
Paint pumpkins, go trick-or-treating, take a night bike ride, or compete in a costume contest (even with your dog).
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The district is working on a “streamlined onboarding process,” per a spokesperson, as hundreds of positions remain unfilled.
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Scholastic backtracks, saying it will stop separating diverse books for fairs in 2024
Scholastic faced backlash for putting books dealing with race, gender and sexuality in their own optional category for middle school book fairs. It's now apologizing.
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Delaware launches innovative QT30 app to enhance child development
The state’s QT30 program was originally presented as a brochure, but the new app should better communicate how parents can promote child development.
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Dr. James Gordon joins us to talk about healing from trauma. His work in conflicts around the world has informed his understanding of what it takes to recover.
Air Date: October 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 41:57Philly high schoolers and college students team up for a ZIP code art project
The students worked together to create a collage based on how their location and background influenced their life.
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