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Parents may have ‘a little bit of anxiety,’ but officials say most activities are safe for young, unvaccinated kids

Acting State Human Services Secretary Meg Snead said though indoor activities should generally be OK and it’s a good idea to give kids outdoor time, parents ultimately have to make their own decisions about what’s safe.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY

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What the new child tax credit means for you

Instead of simply reducing the tax burden, the credit will be dispensed in periodic payments to people who qualify, functioning sort of like a version of temporary universal basic income for families with kids.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY

Updated: March 4, 2021 | 12:30 pm

Immigrant families released, future of Pa. detention center remains unclear

After families are released to sponsors, local and federal officials are not sharing details about what happens next to the county-owned facility.

By Anthony Orozco

New Pa. data shows how the pandemic gave a big boost to cyber charter schools

New data from Pennsylvania’s Department of Education shows that the pandemic has caused a small, but significant enrollment decline at traditional public schools, while increasing the share of cyber charter students.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

With this Thanksgiving comes a sad first for many families: Lost loved ones

For thousands in the United States, this Thanksgiving holiday will be the first without a loved one — as of Nov. 16, almost 250,000 Americans have died as a result of the virus.

By Ximena Conde/WHYY

Philly learning centers bring working parents both relief and anxiety

The city opened 31 access centers to supervise K-6 students from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during virtual schooling.

By Emily Rizzo/WHYY
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