Lifestyle
Food, sports, and things to do in the Philadelphia region
The Radio Times Pre-Independence Day Special
Today, we listen to Marty's interviews with Leslie Odom Jr. of the musical Hamilton, Imani Perry on "The Black National Anthem," and Sarah Vowell discusses Lafayette.
Philly restaurants must hold off on outdoor dining when city enters yellow phase
Despite getting the green light from Gov. Tom Wolf, Philly Mayor Jim Kenney says restaurants must wait on outdoor dining until the city has protocols in place.
1 month ago
In Wildwood, Morey’s Piers plans to keep one waterpark closed for 2020
The water park joins an undisclosed pier as the second amusement facility that Morey's Piers will keep closed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
1 month ago
At 139, Lucy the Elephant is still a hit. Here's the story of how the six-story wooden pachyderm came to be and avoided demolition to become a Jersey Shore icon.
Air Date: May 25, 2020
Listen 12:36
Jersey Shore survived Sandy and shark attacks. But the coronavirus threat is ‘on another level’
If there’s one sure thing about the pandemic’s impact on the Jersey Shore this summer, it’s that nobody really has a clue.
2 months ago
Listen 5:14
Jersey Shore town allows open booze consumption to avoid ‘enforcement nightmare’
The open consumption of alcohol is now permitted in a portion of North Wildwood days after a new state alcohol law went into effect.
2 months ago
Social distancing and summer at the Jersey Shore
N.J. beaches will be open just in time for Memorial Day weekend. But how could a socially-distanced Jersey Shore change the close culture beach-goers love?
Air Date: May 18, 2020
Listen 14:22
Jersey Shore restaurant owner applauds law that allows to-go, delivery cocktails
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Friday night that legalizes the sale and delivery of cocktails and mixed drinks during the COVID-19 state of emergency period.
2 months ago
Billy Penn
Fishtown Iced Teas and everything else Philly can order once to-go cocktails are legal
The temporary rules change would be a lifeline for bars and restaurants.
2 months ago
As vacation season approaches, we’re going to talk about summer travel and trips in the era of the coronavirus.
Air Date: May 15, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:57
Billy Penn
Mothers Day brunch in Philly: How to give your mom a fantastic meal during quarantine
Lots of local cafes, bakeries and breakfast spots are still open — and offering takeout.
2 months ago
Philadelphia Business Journal
King of Prussia Mall will eventually reopen, but the shopping mecca may never be the same
Bankruptcies for retailers such as J. Crew will take a toll on King of Prussia Mall when it eventually reopens.
2 months ago
Billy Penn
Want to be Vetri’s landlord? The restaurant’s building is for sale
The current asking price for 1312 Spruce St. hasn’t been revealed.
2 months ago
WHYY's lifestyle coverage brings you Things to Do in Philadelphia and what's happening with local events, places to eat and drink, and off-the-field stories about Philly's favorite sports teams. Check out You Oughta Know on WHYY-TV for an in-depth guide to to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.