
You Oughta Know Archive
The History of Philly’s Favorite Pretzel
When Dan DiZio was 11 years old, he sold 1,000 pretzels in a day for his neighbor. His pretzel passion continued all the way into adultho ...
Air Date: December 5, 2019
Holiday Handbook: Treats and Tips for Winter Festivities
Gene Dykes is off to the races this weekend at the Philadelphia Marathon! Can this 71-year-old runner hold his world record setting title ...
Air Date: November 21, 2019
The beloved chef, author and award-winning PBS host Lidia Bastianich has filled our homes and hearts with the aroma of authentic Italian ...
Air Date: November 14, 2019
In Dover, Delaware, the Air Mobility Command Museum houses over 30 aircraft from bombers to helicopt ...
Air Date: November 7, 2019
Kindred Spirits: Collectors, ghosthunters and eccentrics unite at The Oddporium
If you have an affinity for oddities, then you oughta know about Oddporium ...
Air Date: October 31, 2019
Combatting Disease in Kensington
Addiction and homelessness is a major dilemma in Kensington, Philadelphia, and those directly affected have very limited access to basic ...
Air Date: October 24, 2019
Bullying continues to be a problem our children have to deal with both in and out of school. We visited a ...
Air Date: October 17, 2019
Chess Mates: Growing a Community of Girls Who Play Chess
Philadelphia native Jennifer Shahade is a 2 time U.S Women̵ ...
Air Date: October 10, 2019
Call the Fire Brigade! Fire Prevention Week
Philadelphia is the birthplace of many pivotal American organizations, including the first volunteer fire company! Located in Olde City, ...
Air Date: October 3, 2019
Taste of Nostalgia: NJ’s Throwback Drive-In Restaurant
Take off those roller skates and hop in your 1956 Plymouth Fury- we’re headed to ...
Air Date: September 26, 2019
Kids with Clippers: Meet Philly’s 8-year-old Barber
Also on the show: real-life superheroes, and find out where to two-step!
Air Date: September 12, 2019
Challenge Accepted: Adaptive Surfing in New Jersey
Celebrating its 9th year, the They Will Surf Again event in Wildwoo ...
Air Date: August 29, 2019
After several years of cooking with her grandmother, 14 year old Ella Bass had the skills to compete in Top Chef Jr. Now, with her Top Ch ...
Air Date: August 22, 2019
Happy Little Trees: Painting like Bob Ross
Like Bob Ross himself, Chip Jonczak doesn’t believe in mistakes but “happy little accidents,” which is why he became a ...
Air Date: August 15, 2019
I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Mister Softee
We all know the playful tune of the Mister Softee ice cream truck. ...
Air Date: August 8, 2019
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