‘P is for Pterodacytl’ is a new kids book by Philly rapper Lushlife

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A father’s ode to Phillies baseball, where high hopes soldier on

As the season slid away, Mike Wang and his son forged a bond.

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The Broke in Philly resource fair for after school activities is happening now in Southwest Philadelphia

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Philly’s opioid crisis

Bucks County’s prosecution of a mother whose infant died after breastfeeding could have far-reaching implications for Philly’s opioid crisis

Sheriff Jewell Williams won’t say how much his office spends to conduct sweeps on ‘deadbeat dads,’ a practice critics call ineffective and destabilizing

‘Adventure playgrounds’ are on the rise. A Philly architect’s report showed they’re cheaper, attract more people and are safer than standard US play areas.

Of the 151 largest cities in the U.S., only Philly and NYC have laws protecting working mothers’ right to breastfeed

Philly Loves Breastfeeding is new city website dedicated to idea that ‘feeding your baby is normal’

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30 Philly moms staged a ‘Big Latch’ breastfeeding session in Franklin Square

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Dozens of parents in Philadelphia say the state Dept. of Human Services is corrupt and unjustly removes children from homes

Philly’s opioid crisis

The opioid epidemic is a big contributor to the more than 100,000 PA kids being raised by grandparents or other relatives

Bring your kids to the Verizon store at 15th and Walnut on Saturday if you want them to learn how to design emojis

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PA foster families would get a $500 tax credit if this bill becomes law

It's being put forth by Rep. Tarah Toohil, who had 42 (!) foster siblings.

‘Just a bunch of love’: What it’s like to be a foster parent in Philadelphia

The city urgently needs more fostering. We spoke with two women who are doing the work.

Amtrak installed a breastfeeding pod at 30th Street Station on Friday, after pressure from a social media campaign

Last year in PA there were more babies named “Carson” than “Chase” for the first time this decade

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Transforming Philly into a giant playground, with benefits for kids and adults

Multiple projects are creating unexpected play spaces all over the city.

Fishtown’s PlayArts is adding a coworking space to help busy parents

The $35 daily fee covers both WiFi and childcare.

43 changing rooms and nursing-friendly spaces around Philly, mapped

New moms and dads, this is for you.

The city is temporarily stopping foster placements with the two agencies accused of discriminating against same sex couples