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Who doesn’t like sweet potatoes? This Kenyan researcher, for one

They remind me of what it's like to grow up without a balanced diet, without being able to choose what kind of food you'd like to eat each day.

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Members of the Morgantown WV High School Marching Band battled the wind this year (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Balloons grounded: 5 times Philly’s Thanksgiving Day parade ran into trouble

In its 100 years, the holiday pageant has seen its share of wind.

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Pa. Game Commission warns of lead’s danger to animals, but hunters say non-lead ammo is too expensive

Hunters care about the environment, but they continue to purchase ammunition that contains lead. Some say cheaper non-lead options could help.

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Radio Times: on being human

For Thanksgiving, we’re going to bring you some of the best interviews from Radio Times past about the human condition.

Air Date: November 28, 2019 10:00 am

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The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade has reached its 100th year. In a scene from the 2018 parade, pilgrims, a turkey, and Clifford the Big Red Dog make their way through Center City. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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At 100 years, Philly hosts nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is celebrating its 100th year. Here's a look back at photos of what began as a promotional event for Gimbels department store.

6 years ago

A doe looks up from grazing in a meadow at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum where a newly initiated bow hunting season is being used to introduce the sport of hunting to those who have never tried it. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Food safety experts urge caution for hunters in areas with fatal deer disease

There haven’t been any known human cases of CWD, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that people do not eat meat from animals that test positive.

6 years ago

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Frying a turkey on Thanksgiving? Pa.’s fire commissioner has some advice.

Every year, Thanksgiving cooking causes a spike in house fires around the country. Deep fryers are disproportionately the culprit.

6 years ago

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Meet the parents

The dos and don’ts of meeting your new partner's parents, what’s at stake, and we’ll hear some personal stories of meeting the parent’s gone good, and bad.

Air Date: November 27, 2019 10:00 am

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Margherita pizza at Medusa in Fishtown. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
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Why does Philly have so many pizzerias? Italian roots, neighborhood shops and a booming food scene

Philadelphia has more pizza per capita than Chicago or NYC, according to a recent study.

6 years ago

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Billy Penn

What’s a Philly candle smell like? We have some ideas

Vanilla + musk doesn’t really come close.

6 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Actually, Philly’s ice cream scene is better than ever

RIP Little Baby’s and Capogiro, but there’s plenty of innovative makers to pick up the mantle.

6 years ago

The Christmas Village at LOVE Park (Russ Brown Photography/Christmas Village)
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12 fantastic holiday markets where you can shop local in Philly

From Christmas Village to the West Craft Fest.

6 years ago

The NYC-based company has been operating in Philly since 2013. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Joe Coffee to close all Philadelphia locations by end of year

The NYC-based company has been operating in Philly since 2013.

6 years ago

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Philly’s thriving Black party scene is taking over your favorite dive bar

Here’s half a dozen places to get your dance on.

6 years ago

If you think it sounds crazy to think of beer as a recovery drink, you're not alone. But the trend is catching on. (Annie Shreffler for NPR)
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Going for a beer run? A brew could be your post-exercise recovery drink

If you think it sounds crazy to think of beer as a recovery drink, you're not alone. But the trend is catching on.

6 years ago

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