
Food & Drink
SNAP cuts have Philadelphia’s food banks nervous about increased needs
Billy Penn spoke with experts and food leaders about how recent legislation will worsen food insecurity in the region.
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Delawareans could soon start feeling the impact of federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid programs.
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Listen 1:01Styrofoam finally off the menu at Delaware eateries, 2 years after ban passed
Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.
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Listen 2:14The decades-old celebration on Filbert Street, led by Bassetts, returns to celebrate Philly’s favorite ice cream shops.
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Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
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Listen 1:14How drinking in bars fueled American independence
A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.
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Competitive eater ‘Max vs Food’ conquers food challenges at Manayunk bar
Ahead of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Max Stanford talks training, recovering and tackling massive meals.
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Listen 6:03Philly’s African Restaurant Week returns with delicious deals and a range of bold flavors
Starting today, Black and African-owned restaurants are hosting events and offering discounts, all leading up to a special celebration at LOVE Park.
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How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine
NPR's Ben Abrams utilized his culinary background for a deep dive on the connection between food and Juneteenth.
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We taste-tested this year’s Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off’ chips. Here’s what we thought
Like the past three years, we had folks in WHYY’s office pick their favorite chip flavor. We haven’t failed to predict the overall winner yet.
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Best summer day trips from Philly
Venture outside the Delaware Valley – and those popular Jersey Shore towns – for hidden-gem experiences that are totally worth the trip for great food, trails and indoor fun.
Air Date: June 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39The beverages that give users a buzz are also being sold in restaurants, bars, CBD stores, smoke shops and online. The budding cannabis industry wants in too.
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Listen 2:01The owners of Kook Burger and Black Turtle Coffee filed for bankruptcy after closing burger restaurants in Philadelphia, New York City and at the Jersey Shore.
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Listen 0:52Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest returns with battle of the champions
The fourth edition of the fan-vote competition adds a cameo from a Phillies star and a spot on the permanent lineup for the winning flavor.
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It’s officially ice cream season. Here are some local faves, both new and old
From classics like the Franklin Fountain to newbies like Malai, Billy Penn rounds up a list of some of our favorite frozen shops.
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