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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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Detail of the wall collage in ''Eban Youth'' and Allens Lane Art Center.
Arts & Entertainment

A memory box explodes: In Mt. Airy, ‘Eban Youth’ tracks 6 years of making art with Black kids

Sabriaya Shipley has been mentoring the same group of Black kids through art projects for six years. Allens Lane Art Center brings it altogether.

2 years ago

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Jennifer Crumbley is escorted away, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 in Pontiac, Mich. The jury received instructions from a judge and begin deliberations in an unusual trial against a school shooter's mother. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, Pool)
Studio 2

Parents’ Responsibility After A School Shooting, Local Music Roundup

A Michigan jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley of manslaughter this week, more than two years after her teenage son committed the largest school shooting in the state's history.

Air Date: February 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Debuting on Broadway, Jackson Hayes from Middletown, Delaware, plays the role of Little Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical.
Arts & Entertainment

From Young Simba to Little Michael Jackson, Broadway’s doors open for 12-year-old Delawarean

After touring the country as Simba in “The Lion King,” Jackson Hayes is now playing a young Michael Jackson in Broadway’s “MJ: The Musical.”

2 years ago

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Jennifer Crumbley arrives in court, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 in Pontiac, Mich. The jury received instructions from a judge and begin deliberations in an unusual trial against a school shooter's mother. The deliberations which began Monday could send Crumbley to prison if she is convicted of contributing to the deaths of four students in 2021. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, Pool)
Courts & Law

Jury finds Michigan school shooter’s mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter

Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School that the family had guns.

2 years ago

There’s lots for kids to see and do at Namaste India. (Courtesy The Magic House)
Education

Children are encouraged to use all their senses in this Philly exhibit on Indian culture

Children "can learn about another culture while having fun," says the CEO of Philly’s Please Touch Museum.

2 years ago

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Large light-up touch panel
Health

‘Kids at Play’ in Roxborough is setting up a new mental health program for children

The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.

2 years ago

A police car in front of a day care
Community
6abc

Family wants answers after baby forgotten inside closed day care in Philadelphia

Police say the day care was closed and locked up along Whitaker Avenue when the family arrived.

2 years ago

The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Arts & Entertainment

An ‘imperative’ event, the African American Children’s Book Fair is back Feb. 3 with renowned Black authors and more

Founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati said the book fair is a testament to what the Philadelphia community needs and wants.

2 years ago

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Washington, D.C. significant buildings on Oct. 4, 2023.
NPR
Politics & Policy

House passes bipartisan tax bill to expand child tax credit

The bill includes $33 billion to expand the widely used child tax credit for three years — including the tax season currently underway, provided the bill quickly passes the Se

2 years ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg turns to address the audience during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, to discuss child safety. X CEO Linda Yaccarino watches at left.
Politics & Policy

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation

The hearing comes as lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives.

2 years ago

Attendees are locked in during the 15-minute discussion portion of WHYY's Building Blocks event on youth homelessness, hosted by manager of community engagement Eric Marsh Sr. and moderated by reporter Kenny Cooper.
Community

Youth homelessness is a community responsibility, Northeast Philly residents say in latest Bridging Blocks event

The nearly two-hour conversation centered on youth homelessness — a growing problem in the region, according to recent city data.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia schools Superintendent Tony Watlington talks with WHYY education reporters in the lobby to his office at school district headquarters on North Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Year-round school, safety and more funding some of the key issues in Philly’s first-ever State of Education address Tuesday

Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.

2 years ago

 Students at Millstone high school visit with an Attitudes in Reverse therapy dog. (Courtesy Attitudes in Reverse)
Health

N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth

A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.

2 years ago

Studio 2

Bullying on the Rise, Disappearing Pay Phones, Why We Love (or Hate) Spicy Foods

Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.

Air Date: January 24, 2024 12:00 pm

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