Philadelphia Kids Fill Time Capsule for 2076
Hundreds of children contributed drawings and letters to a capsule that will be opened 50 years from now at Smith Memorial Playground.
Philadelphia Family News
This page covers parenting approaches, caregiving responsibilities and the evolving structure of households. It tracks information on the policies, research and social dynamics that shape home life.
Child Care
Live Poll
Should your local government increase funding to ensure pre-K centers remain open and fully staffed?
Philadelphia to Boost Pre-K Funding in January 2027
The city will raise per-child funding to match state rates for over 238 local preschool centers.
Babies
Live Poll
Do you trust local hospitals to provide equitable care to all families regardless of race?
Philadelphia to Host Black Maternal Health Conference
The fifth annual equity conference will take place on November 17, 2026, to address racial disparities in neonatal care.
Eldercare
Live Poll
Do you believe community-based care programs effectively help local seniors live independently in their own homes?
Experts Discuss Expanding PACE Eldercare Model
Keynote speakers explored how integrating housing and healthcare supports aging in place during a recent Philadelphia summit.
Special Needs
Irish Patient Finds Scoliosis Relief in Philadelphia
An eleven-year-old patient from Ireland is successfully managing scoliosis through specialized care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
Pregnancy
Live Poll
Do you believe exposure to labor and delivery is essential for all medical students?
Philadelphia Medical Student Went Viral After Rotation
A third-year student shared his experience from a two-week labor and delivery rotation on social media.
Regular subjects here include work-family balance studies, caregiver support systems, parenting trends and changes in family policy. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences in household structures and economic constraints frequently influence how these subjects manifest for different groups. Shifts in educational policy and local childcare accessibility remain consistent areas of focus.