Deena Prichep
Stories
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All Things Considered
Families And Friends Mourn Loss Of Thanksgiving Traditions, Seek New Ones
Thanksgiving usually means gatherings and celebrating abundance. As the pandemic rules out crowded tables, Americans mourn missed traditions and build new ones.
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Weekend Edition Saturday
Churches Open To Provide Space For Kids To Attend Remote Classes
With many schools closed for in-person class, working parents who can't stay home with their kids are looking for alternatives. Some houses of worship are opening their doors to families in need.
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Meals On Wheels Serves Up Breakfast, Lunch And Community At Local Diner
Meals on Wheels usually means home delivery or lunch at a senior center. But at a new project in Vancouver, Wash., it's a retro-hip neighborhood diner where seniors can get eggs, coffee and community.
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Weekend Edition Sunday
Academics Gather To Study Phish, Man
A first-ever academic conference on the meaning and impact of the jam band Phish is happening this weekend in Oregon.
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Ash Wednesday Brings A 'Welcome Honesty' To Discussions About Mortality
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. It's historically a time of repentance. But more and more, churches are also using it to reflect on mortality itself.