
Kids
Health and science internships focus on Philly teens to help diversify STEM fields
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia offers a range of internships, the most popular is open to Philadelphia teens who have experience violence.
7 years ago
Philly stops foster care intakes due to LGBT discrimination
City contracts prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
7 years ago
It’s okay to say ‘you’re beautiful’ to your kids
The mid-week trip to Tampa was offered to me with relatively little notice. Of course I said yes. Freelancers always says yes. ...
7 years ago
The student walkout for gun control
Students across the country will be participating in a walk-out today to show their solidarity with the survivors of the Stoneman Douglas ...
Air Date: March 14, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 13:59Pa. lawmaker proposes fining parents $500 for child’s bullying
State Rep. Frank Burns' bill gives parents three strikes.
7 years ago
Opioid overdoses sending twice as many kids to hospital
Over a decade, more than 3,600 children were admitted hospitals for opioid ingestion — about 800 between 2004 and 2007 and more than 1,500 between 2012 and 2015.
7 years ago
CHOP researchers: Why are so many young teens getting kidney stones?
Over two decades, there's been a sharp increase among adolescents with the disease. Historically, the condition affected mostly middle-aged white men.
7 years ago
Listen 5:28Fact Check: The facts on media violence
In the wake of the Florida school shooting, politicians have raised concern over the influence of violent video games and films on young people.
7 years ago
7 great ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids in Philly
The achievements of women throughout history have often been overlooked—but during the month of March, arts and cultural organizations ...
7 years ago
What kids think about bullying and kindness in the Trump era
"There was a girl in my class who had on dirty clothes. The other kids laughed at her but I played with her during recess."
7 years ago
How to help teens look beyond their screens
We often think of teenagers as obsessed with their phones, selfies, or being popular. Researchers are learning more about what help ...
Air Date: March 5, 2018
Listen 03:36A Mister Rogers appreciation hour
Guests: David Newall, David Bianculli, Sherri Hope Culver Mister Rogers Neighborhood premiered 50 years ...
Air Date: March 6, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Christina board member Meredith Griffin defends school consolidation
In February, a divided Christina school board approved the framework of a partnership with the Carney administration to consolidate five high-poverty, low-performing schools.
7 years ago
With School of Rock foundation, Paul Green returns to Philly for encore
Green is pursuing a legal degree at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, as well as spreading the spirit of rock ‘n' roll once again through a new endeavor.
7 years ago
Listen 5:44Delaware public school district intervenes to save failing charter school
A struggling charter high school founded six years ago to prepare students for careers in public safety is getting help from the Colonial School District.
7 years ago
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