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Living on Earth is an environmental news and information program. Each week host Steve Curwood guides the listener through a mix of news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

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People wearing a protective face masks as a precaution against the coronavirus walk on the beach in Belmar, N.J., Saturday, May 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The Why
Economy
New Jersey
Public Spaces

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
(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Down the Shore
Food & Drink
New Jersey

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.

5 years ago

Fishtown Iced Tea at Interstate Drafthouse. (Instagram/@spazzaferro)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
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.

5 years ago

Point Pleasant Beach
Radio Times
Public Health
Travel

Summer break and the pandemic

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
(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
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.

5 years ago

King of Prussia Mall
Business
Pennsylvania
Public Health
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.

5 years ago

1312 Spruce St. in Philadelphia (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
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.

5 years ago

Golfers practice social distancing at Juniata Golf Club. Chet Turner (right) of Yardley, Pa., played the course Sunday morning with his brother, Bernard (left) and friend, Eric Hill. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Outdoors
Public Health
Sports

You may not have to wear a mask while golfing in Pa., N.J. But officials would like it if you did

Masks are not a requirement to play golf in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Most players at Philly’s Juniata course opted not to wear them on Sunday.

5 years ago

(Facebook/Cobbs Creek Golf Course)
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Why you might want to play golf in Philly right now

If you’re able to spend $25, you basically gain access to a spacious park where you can eat and drink.

5 years ago

Morgan's Pier in 2015 (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly restaurants see expanded outdoor dining as a chance for survival

City officials say they haven’t had a chance to consider relaxed regulations for sidewalk cafes.

5 years ago

Trader Joe's at 2121 Market St. in Philadelphia. (Google Street View/Trader Joe's)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How long is the line at Trader Joe’s? For one Philly location, you can check the webcam

The stream is live from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5 years ago

Jessica Heaven and Adam Kasprak getting a 'cake' from a friend at their April 17 wedding. (Joel Todero/Courtesy of Jessica Heaven and Adam Kasprak)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Love wins: Philly health care worker gets married at socially distant wedding

Deployed in a COVID wing, Jessica Heaven didn’t want to wait.

5 years ago

Kathleen Poliski (Courtesy of Kathleen Poliski)
Public Health
Sex & Relationships

Social distance dating isn’t as bad as it sounds

Kathleen Poliski never thought she’d have a first date with someone she never met. But has social distancing changed the rules to dating?

5 years ago

A group of friends from Coatesville have been coming together for 8 years for the Eagles season opener. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Philadelphia
Sports

‘My teams are undefeated during this quarantine’: Philly sports fans live on replays

The NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA have cancelled games during the coronavirus pandemic. Philly sports fans are trying to adapt.

5 years ago

Listen 3:41
Shai Ben-Yaacov's sister, Maya, is an actress who lives in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The Why
International

Bonus episode: Talking to family far away

The Why host Shai Ben-Yaacov talks to his sister, who's living alone during a stay at home order.

Air Date: April 3, 2020

Listen 13:40
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