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An electron micrograph of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, which is the leading cause of hospitalizations among infants in the U.S.
Health

Study shows new infant RSV antibody shot is highly effective. Delaware Valley pediatricians are hopeful for more protections next fall

A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.

2 years ago

Maria Matos and the LACC staff celebrated the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of La Fiesta 3, a childcare center.
Community

Amid growing demand, a new bilingual child care center is opening in New Castle

With the Latino population on the rise, more families are seeking support for first-generation Spanish-speaking children.

2 years ago

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Brian Dawkins speaking on stage
Education

Former Eagle Brian Dawkins wants Philly students to speak openly about mental health

In the wake of a mass shooting that left eight teens injured, Dawkins spoke to Philly students about the importance of dealing with trauma.

2 years ago

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Snacks on a shelf
NPR
Health

Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school students

It's milder than its cousin, delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana, but has similar effects on the brain and the body.

2 years ago

File photo: A TikTok sign is displayed on their building in Culver City, Calif., March 11, 2024.
Politics & Policy

House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear

Lawmakers are acting on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a U.S. national security threat.

2 years ago

How does parenting work in the digital age?
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Banning TikTok, ‘Coming of Age in a Digital World’, Ramadan

The House votes Wednesday on a bill to force the China-based parent company ByteDance to either divest or be banned in U.S. app stores.

Air Date: March 13, 2024 12:00 pm

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Family members arrive for a special city council meeting in Uvalde, Texas, Thursday, March 7, 2024. Almost two years after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two teachers dead, the city council met to discuss the results of an independent investigation it requested into the response by local police officers.
Community

Uvalde parents lash out after new report clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack

A Department of Justice report in January criticized the “cascading failures” of responding law enforcement.

2 years ago

Students at KIPP Lynn in Ma. pictured working with Storyshares materials online. (Photo courtesy of Cricket Public Relations)
Education

Storyshares seeks to raise reading levels of forgotten tweens, teens and adults

Across the nation, reading and literacy proficiency is at an all time low. One program seeks to change the narrative.

2 years ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back

As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.

Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm

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Depressed teen sitting in the dark
Education

Students cite mental health struggles as they opt out of college, especially students from LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities

A new survey shows one-third of students cite mental health concerns for dropping out of college, or never going.

2 years ago

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A scene from 2024's THON dance marathon.
Health
6abc

THON 2024 raises more than $16 million to fight childhood cancer

Hundreds of Penn State students participated in Friday's charity dance marathon.

2 years ago

People flee after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory parade
NPR
Community

In wake of mass shootings, some parents hesitate bringing their kids to big events

About half of those injured in the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting were children. Some parents now think twice about bringing kids to big, crowded events.

2 years ago

Grover, pictured on ''Sesame Street'' in 2011, announced on Monday that one of his many jobs is in journalism. The social media response underscored the precarious state of the industry.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Grover the Muppet says he’s a reporter. Not for long, joke his beleaguered peers

Some responded with jokes about him getting laid off, a common occurrence in today's media world.

2 years ago

Brittni Robertson Powell, with the New Orleans-based bookstore Baldwin & Co. looks through her choice for Black History Month: I Am Ruby Bridges.
NPR
Education

6 books to help young readers learn about Black history

Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.

2 years ago

Sheila Johnson
Community

‘We make it work’: Philly grandparents, advocates push for better programs and policies to help grandparent caregivers

More than 14,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren in Philly. They face hidden challenges, such as legal guidelines and financial support.

2 years ago

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