As part of the grand reopening, guests will be able to experience new exhibits in KidsPlace for ages 0-5 including the Reading Tree, the Fishin' Hole and the Baby Garden.
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Whitaker Center’s Harsco Science Center to reopen November 5
Surprise! Jenna Bush Hager makes a return to the Today Show for special Halloween episode 
The Today star — who is on maternity leave — paid a special visit to the set of her NBC daytime show on Thursday to celebrate the holiday where she took the stage in costume as Baby from Dirty Dancing. Continue reading.
Read More »Sweet, fruity E-Cig flavors associated with long-term/heavier vaping among teens 
Regulations which reduce youth exposure to flavored e-cigarettes may aid in preventing young people who try e-cigarettes from becoming long-term e-cig users, and also from inhaling more of the fluid into their lungs.
Read More »My harrowing TSA experience reminded me of what it means to have a child who doesn’t look like me 
On this particular trip, the TSA agent uncomfortably questioned my little girl, who I adopted at birth. She was too scared to even answer. Continue reading.
Read More »Weather forecast has some townships moving their trick-or-treat night 
While most townships and boroughs are sticking to October 31, several have put rain dates in place.
Read More »Hawk Mountain Sanctuary receives grant from Disney Conservation Fund to support wildlife protection efforts 
The funds will support Hawk Mountain’s efforts to protect the white-backed vulture and the hooded vulture in South Africa through the Sanctuary’s “Safe Spaces” project.
Read More »The cutest celebrity kids costumes of Halloween 2019 
It doesn’t get much sweeter than these stars and their mini-mes. Continue reading.
Read More »Central PA Gluten Free Expo headed to Camp Hill November 9 
The 7th Annual Central PA Gluten Free Expo will include over 50 local and national vendor booths, educational presentations and demonstrations, door prizes and gluten-free samples.
Read More »The blessed ultimatum 
I'm kind of glad she tried to call my bluff. Because I wasn't bluffing, and this early, peaceful bedtime attempt may be just what I needed, too.
Read More »The cast of ‘Sesame Street’ answer the web’s most searched questions 
Elmo, Big Bird, Count von Count, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Rosita, Abby Cadabby, and Oscar the Grouch hang with WIRED to answer the Internet's most searched questions about 'Sesame Street' and themselves in this hilarious WIRED Autocomplete Interview.
Read More »21 best podcasts to listen to during maternity leave, because the days are long 
Listening to podcasts on maternity leave is an easy way to fill those slow, bizarre days that start to blend into one.
Read More »Tips for riding with teen drivers 
A new study reveals that parents should not only be concerned with their young drivers but with other teens who may be driving distracted.
Read More »AAP outlines soccer injuries and prevention techniques in newly released report 
As the rate of soccer participation has soared, the numbers of injuries reported have risen dramatically, as well.
Read More »How old is too old to trick-or-treat? 
Depending on where you live, it may be illegal to let your teen take part in the fun. Here’s what to know, plus advice on when your kiddo is old enough to trick-or-treat alone. Continue reading.
Read More »Eating healthy benefits teens’ mental health 
Diets containing more fruits, vegetables, fish and lean meats helped reduce symptoms of depression in young adults in just three weeks.
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