Literacy

Preterm Birth Literacy

Preterm babies often face early language delays as children. CHOP teamed up with a Philly mom to help reduce this risk

Philadelphia Zoo to display 'Philly ABCs' in September to promote early literacy

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Pa. lawmakers seek to expand Dolly Parton's free book program in state

SEPTA campaign seeks to improve child literacy rates through interactive games on public transit

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Nonprofit helping Philly youth achieve success through writing

Mighty Writers Philly Nonprofit

Eagles' Chris Long donating a quarter of 2018 salary to literacy initiative

The 2018 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick is here

Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

Map: Words people in each state can't spell for their lives

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Renovations underway to modernize four Philly libraries

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CHOP, Philadelphia launch trailblazing Community Health and Literacy Center

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Eagles player leads story time for kids on Dr. Seuss' birthday

Carroll - Read Across America Day

New series uses storytelling to help develop children's literacy skills

Kids reading

500 books donated to Camden school for summer reading

Volunteers can improve kids' reading proficiency

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Prevention Point Philadelphia

Prevention Point's syringe exchange services have contracted since Philly cut $1 million in city...

IBX Sunshine Award

Penn Medicine nurse recognized for helping people in addiction recovery navigate medical challenges

Workout Exercise Exhaustion

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is difficult. Recognizing that is the first step toward sticking with...

CHOP Measles exposure

Infants in CHOP's neonatal intensive care unit may have been exposed to measles

Reading Mental Health

Reading for fun boosts well-being and empathy, but children are reading less

Cancer Research Report

U.S. cancer deaths are down, but early-onset diagnoses keep rising

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