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First Day of Spring Means Time for Gardening, N.J. Ballot Design Challenge
On the first day of spring, we invite two master gardeners to answer your questions about planting, growing, weeding, mulching and more.
Air Date: March 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Amid 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.
10 months ago
Listen 1:50University of Delaware junior named finalist in NPR’s College Podcast Challenge
Trinity Hunt’s podcast explores her relationship with her sister through letters and phone calls.
10 months ago
UPenn study helps caregiver coaches extend autism care beyond therapy sessions
AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines.
10 months ago
More than 14,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren in Philly. They face hidden challenges, such as legal guidelines and financial support.
11 months ago
Listen 3:44After a two-year snow lull, Delaware Valley ski resorts are celebrating and opening more trails
Skiers, snowboarders and snow-tubers are hitting the slopes after the big snowstorm.
11 months ago
Reinventing Yourself, A Visit From Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Eagles End in Disaster
What does it take to make the perfect ice cream flavor? Plus, why a change in career, life goals and priorities is possible at any age. And, Eagles' NFL season embarrassment.
Air Date: January 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:41The Appeal of Authoritarianism
We look at dictatorships and authoritarianism. Even with their emphasis on obedience, disinformation, nostalgia and scapegoating, support is on the rise at home and abroad.
Air Date: January 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Declutter for Good, Gov. Murphy’s State of the State, What’s Face Blindness?
Keeping a tidier house is one of the most popular resolutions. We'll talk about how to kick clutter to the curb with Lois Volta. Plus, Sharrona Pearl talks facial recognition.
Air Date: January 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:34Weather and El Nino, Radon Protection, Cursive Comeback
Cursive is disappearing from schools nationwide, and with an increased demand for digital literacy and keyboard skills, is it time to say farewell?
Air Date: January 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Twins born in New Jersey hospital have birthdays in two different years
Eve and Billy Humphrey of Merchantville, N.J., were caught off guard when they found out they were expecting twin boys.
12 months ago
A Philly mom’s message for families dealing with addiction during the holidays
Muriel Alston found a support group for parents of children with substance use disorder “solely by accident.” Now, she’s helping others navigate difficult holiday seasons.
1 year ago
Miracle on South 13th Street, Holiday Package Delivery, ‘Bake Your Heart Out’
Do you have a family recipe you make every year? Baker and blogger Dan Langan discusses his favorite cookie recipes and answers your baking questions.
Air Date: December 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Our Obsession with Our Roots, A Breakthrough in Gene Therapy
Americans love mail-in test kits that promise to track down relatives and pin our family origins around the globe. But, what about data privacy and dark generational secrets?
Air Date: December 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:42A conversation on grief and death with a mother coping with the loss of her young daughter and a palliative care physician guiding patients and their families at the end life.
Air Date: December 8, 2023 12:00 pm
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