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The radio program for people who love to eat, The Splendid Table explores everything about food: the culture, the science, the history, the back stories and the deeper meanings that come together every time people sit down to enjoy a meal.
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The Splendid Table

The radio program for people who love to eat, The Splendid Table explores everything about food: the culture, the science, the history, the back stories and the deeper meanings that come together every time people sit down to enjoy a meal.

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Lifestyle

Ocean Oasis Water Park and Beach Club in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Down the Shore
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Health

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.

11 months ago

National Historic Landmark Lucy the Elephant is closed to visitors and the parking lot is empty in Margate, New Jersey, during the coronavirus pandemic while a flag flies at half staff on April 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
The Why
New Jersey

Tall tale: Lucy the Elephant

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
A figure in front of Mamalukes Pizza on Ocean Avenue in Belmar wears a protective mask. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Health

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.

11 months ago

Listen 5:14
(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Food & Drink
New Jersey

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.

11 months ago

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.

11 months 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.

11 months 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.

12 months 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.

12 months 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.

12 months 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.

12 months 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.

12 months 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.

12 months 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.

12 months ago

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