Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to limit damage awards to kids injured in the child welfare system
Child welfare advocates say the cap won’t address the underlying issue: longstanding staffing shortages.
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Fill out this survey to help a Philly high school senior’s project on abortion rights
It shouldn’t take you more than 2 minutes.
Philly’s queer doula collective is helping LGBTQ parents navigate the health system
There are support groups, family meet-ups, and a growing resource list.
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Will you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
More hydrants are being opened in summer of fewer pools, but sprinklers are back to illegal
Park & Rec's pandemic exemption is over.
Temple alum’s martial arts program aims to pull kids away from gun violence
“You never see a Black man or Black kids do jiu jitsu,” said Jeff Whittingham, who is trying to change that.
Do more to ‘keep young people safe’ during the pandemic, foster alumni tell Gov. Wolf
Some other states have rolled out new funding or relaxed requirements.
Meet the key officials leading Philly’s pandemic response
Who's running the show on health, schools, operations and transit.
Foster kids left in limbo during Philly’s coronavirus lockdown
Courts aren’t holding key hearings, which means everything from safety to family reunification is up in the air.
Finding fun in quarantined Philly: Neighborhoods band together to create ‘rainbow hunts’ for kids
The bright window drawings are popping up all over the city.
Parent guide: Resources to keep kids busy (and learning!) during Philly’s COVID shutdown
From TV to podcasts to online quizzes.
Philly schools implement new rules for lockdowns to reduce trauma
Also planned is the district's first-ever staff training dedicated to the procedure.
Teen-repelling ‘Mosquito’ devices to stay in Philly public parks indefinitely
A city review found support for the ‘sonic weapons’ — but they never asked young folks.
How Philly teachers want the school district to fix the asbestos problem
A lawsuit filed this week asks for more oversight, more reporting, and more collaboration in the process.
TikTok teens: How Philly highschoolers get millions of followers to watch their every move
It's all about connecting with your audience, local softboys say.
3 girls take on bullying in Philly schools with a hot hip-hop video
The stars of "Royal Geek" are setting an example for their classmates.
New movie ‘Harriet’ shows Philadelphia as ‘a beacon for enslaved people’
Produced and written by Black women, the film hits theaters on Nov. 1
15 Philly Halloween parties bringing spooky, mysterious fun
Wear costumes, eat candy and get tricky with dance moves.