
Kids
Liquor by the drink levy could be casualty of fight against Philly soda tax
Philadelphia's 10 percent tax on liquor sold by the glass generates between $40 and $60 million a year — exclusively for city schools.
7 years ago
Bullying in schools and online
Guests: Stephen Leff, Justin Patchin Bullying continues to concern parents and educators alike, despite increased ...
Air Date: May 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Philly area health provider eying Lyft to get poor, pregnant patients to appointments
Keystone First plans to partner with Lyft to help low-income, pregnant patients get to appointments.
7 years ago
Mayor Kenney announces first rec ‘rebuild’ as clash over union diversity heats up
The clash over Rebuild centers around an agreement between the mayor and building trades union leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty outlining union hiring plans
7 years ago
More funding sought for Pa. child welfare programs
A funding boost will be a hard sell in the spending-averse General Assembly, says state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
7 years ago
As ’13 Reasons Why’ returns, schools try to help students who are thinking of suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers. And experts argue it's more than just an individual mental health issue. It's a public health issue.
7 years ago
A year ago I was right here with you talking about the Loopholes Boutique Etsy shop my daughters had launched to sell their ...
7 years ago
In one Indiana prison, a program allows incarcerated moms to raise their newborns
The U.S. incarcerates women at a higher rate than any other country and a majority of these women are mothers.
7 years ago
Study: Teen depression rates soared in recent years
Rates of major depression are up 63 percent among teens, and are up nearly 50 percent among young adults.
7 years ago
New work for Philly youth orchestra allows every musician to shine
Philadelphia youth orchestra Musicopia will premiere a new composition written just for them.
7 years ago
With ‘Kiddynomics,’ an attempt to teach youngest learners how to manage money
The Federal Reserve Bank has developed a curriculum to teach children as young as 3 and 4 the basics of financial literacy.
7 years ago
Listen 2:07Making movies animates long-term Children’s Hospital patients
Drexel University students are teaming up with young patients at CHOP to create animated films.
7 years ago
Listen 2:02Director Jason Reitman on ‘Tully’
Guest: Jason Reitman In the new film Tully, Charlize Theron plays an already stressed-out mother who’s ...
Air Date: April 30, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Disabled students can now check ‘diploma’ box on job applications
Delaware's alternate diploma will give students a major boost when it comes to job prospects in grocery stores, clerical work and so much more, advocates say.
7 years ago
Activists rally for changes to Pa. child custody laws
The efforts of the group, known as the National Parents Organization, have inspired fierce opposition from domestic violence organizations.
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