Beaches and fun at the Jersey shore, Memorial Day tribute
Memorial Day weekend is a popular travel time. For many of us, it means a trip to the beach. We’ll talk about new rules at the Jersey shore and great places to visit.
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Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
A ban on cabanas on North Wildwood’s eroded beaches, no backpacks in Sea Isle City, strict curfews for teens up and down the Jersey Shore. As the unofficial start of summer arrives, we’ll talk about the rules you need to know before kicking off your long weekend with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Henry Savage.
Plus, what to know about the shore: The best places to get pizza, and which places you should avoid, the hottest attractions, busiest beaches and the quiet ones. We’ll talk with Peter Genovese, author of the book NJ.com’s food and culture reporter.
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Tears and thanks: Philadelphia’s moving Thanksgiving Eve stories
We’re celebrating gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving. On the eve of the holiday, we hear from listeners, old and young, about what they are most thankful for.
Air Date: November 27, 2024 12:00 pm
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Food critic Craig LaBan reveals best restaurants in Greater Philadelphia Area
The Philly food scene is bursting with flavor and creativity, so we’re going through the list of best restaurants in our region, from West Chester to Camden and more.
Air Date: October 24, 2024 12:00 pm
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Philly’s tourism economy is still chugging along, with notable uptick from summer hotel travel
Hotels across Philadelphia’s Center City were 73% occupied between Memorial Day and Labor day in 2024, which some experts suggest means tourists are back.
3 months ago
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