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Lifestyle

Post Haste co-owner and beverage creator Fred Bebee mixes a drink at the Post Haste bar.
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sustainability
Billy Penn

At Kensington ‘farm-to-glass’ cocktail bar Post Haste, sustainability is the key to fun

Instead of seasonal overhauls, Post Haste’s menus will change gradually throughout the year, depending on availability of ingredients.

2 years ago

Elfreth's Alley, an historic street in Philadelphia with cobblestones paving the road, is visible.
History
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Elfreth’s Alley might not be the nation’s oldest residential street, but it’s sure fun to live there

The historic block is a cross between tourist destination and family homes.

2 years ago

A passenger stands on scales at Auckland International Airport as part of a survey to generate average weights for people traveling on Air New Zealand flights.
(Courtesy of Air New Zealand)
NPR
International
Travel

This airline is weighing passengers before they board international flights

The survey is mandated by the country's Civil Aviation Authority. "For safety reasons we need to know the weight of all items onboard the aircraft."

2 years ago

Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Travel

Traveling from the Philly area Memorial Day weekend? Expect traffic

AAA predicts close to half a million residents of the Philadelphia area will travel this Memorial Day weekend — the most since before the pandemic.

2 years ago

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 01: Travelers line up to check in for United Airlines flights at San Francisco International Airport on July 01, 2022 in San Francisco, California. According to AAA, nearly 48 million Americans are expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will travel more than 50 miles away from their home. It will be the second busiest July 4 travel weekend since 2000. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
NPR
National
Travel

A record number of Americans may fly this summer. Here’s everything you need to know

The coming months are likely to be a "stress test" for a national aviation system plagued by recent staffing shortages, antiquated technology, air traffic control problems.

2 years ago

A close-up of Eagles cookies.
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Eat and drink your Eagles pride: ‘Bird Boxes’ to vegan pop-tarts, green cannoli to green beer

Dishes, drinks, and treats you can consume in the spirit of postseason success.

3 years ago

A brightly-colored illustration shows a person doing yoga.
NPR
Health Care
Home & Family
Public Health

5 low-key ways to get your new year off to a healthy start

Does the idea of ambitious goal-setting in January turn you off? Try these tips for sustainable self-care instead.

3 years ago

One of the first things you'll see entering Kindy’s Christmas Factory Outlet in South Philadelphia. (Asha Prihar/Billy Penn)
Business
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What you’ll find at Kindy’s Christmas Factory Outlet, Philly’s warehouse of kitschy holiday magic

The decades-old holiday decoration store, a Philadelphia classic, is only open Friday through Monday in the two months leading up to Christmas.

3 years ago

A kiosk is shown.
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Transportation
Billy Penn

‘Turbo mode’ bikes and trains with story receipts: 4 ways to have more fun getting around Philly

Whether you’re heading to a downtown destination or just passing through, we found a few ways to make that trip more fun.

3 years ago

6-ounce stainless steel cups are seen in a Sprouts product photo
NPR
Business
Kids
Public Health

Thousands of toddler sippy cups and bottles are recalled over lead poisoning risk

The bottom base of some Green Sprouts products can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains the toxic metal, a federal regulator said.

3 years ago

A person drops apple peels into a green bin that reads
NPR
Environment
Food & Drink
Sustainability

Consider making less food and composting leftovers this Thanksgiving, experts say

By composting leftovers, a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, people can help reduce the amount of trash being dumped into landfills.

3 years ago

A Christmas tree is visible in the foreground, with Philadelphia City Hall in the background.
Business
Community Events
Economic Development
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

A guide to all the holiday markets in Philadelphia, from pop-ups to art marts to community fairs and more

Here's a list of 26 holiday markets in Philadelphia to buy local gifts this year.

3 years ago

Heather Havrilesky is the author of Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage, published by Ecco Harper Collins, available February 8, 2022.
Radio Times
Books

Bonus Interview: Heather Havrilesky on the ‘Divine Tedium of Marriage’

Ask Polly advice columnist Heather Havrilesky's book 'Foreverland,' an honest and savagely funny examination of modern marriage.

Air Date: November 12, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:15
Pastries are displayed on a plate.
Food & Drink
Billy Penn

South Philly’s Roxanne BYOB blurs the line between fine dining and fun

Chef Alexandra Holt’s restaurant, located in the former Sabrina’s Cafe space near the Italian Market, offers playfully plated courses.

3 years ago

A black-and-white photo of Audrey Hepburn looking at an automat.
Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Long live the automat, the Philly-made marvel that turned dining into an assembly line

The first one opened on Chestnut street, eventually spawning 150 coin-operated diners across the U.S. — and a short-lived children’s show.

3 years ago

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