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Pennsylvania mothers urge passage of paid family and medical leave proposal
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (770+ words) This story was originally published by the Pennsylvania Capital-Star." Six weeks after Nicole Kutufaris of Philadelphia gave birth to her daughter, she was back at work to help her family avoid childcare costs they "simply could not afford." Her employer…...
How Are America's Kids Doing? A New Report Offers Answers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (84+ words) WITF Group of happy kids programming electric toys and robots at robotics classroom aired; June 9, 2026 Listen to the podcas to hear the full conversation." On a recent episode of The Spark, we spoke with Lisa Lawson, president and CEO of…...
Pennsylvania Advocates Highlight Issues Facing Mothers and Children
2+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) aired; June 8, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation." On a recent episode of The Spark, we spoke with advocates who participated in the Mother's Day of Advocacy event at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where organizations from across…...
Community Action Month highlights support for Pa families
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (73+ words) aired; May 13, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation." Community Action Month shines a spotlight on organizations working to help families move toward long-term economic stability. Asia Tabb and Vanessa Philbert, CEO at CAP Lancaster and Robin Rohrbaugh,…...
Fred Rogers" Lasting Impact on Generations
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (406+ words) AIRED; March 23, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation." Public broadcasting and the legacy of Fred Rogers continue to shape generations, according to educator and broadcaster Ed Arke, who recently reflected on the children's television icon during an…...
The Dark'and Often Misunderstood'History Behind Nursery Rhymes
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (39+ words) WITF Wide shot of woman reading book while browsing in antique bookstore while exploring during city vacation AIRED; January 16, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation....