Black Girls With Green Thumbs takes climate lessons into schools. At Emlen Elementary, children with autism learn “earth-to-table” food production. This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, ...

Vaccines for hepatitis B and meningococcal disease, or meningitis, are no longer broadly recommended for all kids.

Today, children spend less than 10 minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play — instead logging hours in organized sports or unsupervised screen time. Most 8- to 12-year-olds aren’t allowed to go to a ...

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.

The youngest Philadelphians are hoping the new year brings more playtime, new hobbies and plenty of Pokémon cards.

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! On a recent chilly fall day, Beth Clark of the Heritage Conservancy led two dozen ...

Attendees browse tables at the the Pop-Up Newsroom and Foster Care Resource Fair at the West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington, Del. on December 2, 2025 (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part ...

From adapting gardens and slowing down fast fashion to clean alternatives to natural gas, WHYY News profiles some innovative climate solutions in the Philly region. Heidi Barr, founder of the PA Flax ...

Dunphy said their beliefs help them be better foster parents. “I truly believe that because of our faith, we’re naturally drawn to a lot of the same things,” she said. “That’s why she and I are ...

Here are some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups to early literacy training. Plus: a look at Temple University’s major service hub.