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Philly's take on the Paris tradition
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Billy Penn

Dîner en Blanc Philly cancellation aftermath

The annual “end-of-summer” white party draws thousands of attendees each year. This year, severe weather forced its cancellation.

24 hours ago

A cheesesteak with pickles
Community
Billy Penn

Should we be putting pickles on our cheesesteaks?

Picklesteaks might just be the next big thing in cheesesteak technology.

3 days ago

a sign reads Rehoboth Beach Farmers' Market Has a temporary home RB Convention Center 229 Rehoboth Avenue
Community

Dangerous trees force Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market to relocate after 20 years in Grove Park

City officials determined five trees needed to be immediately removed due to safety risk. In the meantime, the market has been relocated to a parking lot.

2 weeks ago

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Workers prepare poblano burgers during a pre-opening tasting day
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

New Philly spot combines reality show and restaurant under one roof

Recipe Philly hosted a reality show competition across the region, aiming to highlight local culinary talent. Its opening gives emerging chefs the spotlight.

2 weeks ago

the outdoor sign for the Tattooed Mom bar
Community

Tattooed Mom works to bring live music events back after licensing violation

The longtime South Street bar is adjusting its events while its owner navigates city licensing requirements.

2 weeks ago

A woman shops for flowers at a farmers market with her dog.
Community
Billy Penn

A citywide guide to Philadelphia’s farmer’s markets

Philly might be a concrete jungle, but you can still find locally-grown produce and fresh goods that are kind to your body and wallet.

3 weeks ago

Persephone’s Garden cocktail at Lillian’s
Community
Billy Penn

Truly bizarre cocktails worth trying around Philadelphia

Caesar Salad Martini anyone? These eccentric drinks are far from old fashioned.

4 weeks ago

Volunteering correctional residents preparing food
Politics & Policy

‘This was an answer to prayers’: Incarcerated people help prep fresh produce for kids through a new Delaware food program

Under the newly expanded program, volunteers at the Sussex Community Corrections Center will clean, prep and package fresh produce that will help feed hungry kids.

1 month ago

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Boxed and bagged produce sits on store shelves
Health

Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

1 month ago

A plastic fork and napkin inside of a plastic wrapper
Community

New Jersey restaurant patrons must ask for single-use plastic utensils starting Saturday

New restrictions take effect as part of the Garden State’s crackdown on plastic waste.

1 month ago

Juan Zacheas Leonard, alias “Zeek”
Community

Cómo un piano desafinado inspiró a un artista de Delaware a organizar sesiones de improvisación comunitaria en un restaurante chino de Newark

Lo que comenzó con una parada para una entrega de DoorDash y un piano descuidado se ha convertido en una serie de sesiones de improvisación que atraen a colaboradores.

1 month ago

The panelists at the Center City Business Association's discussion of cheesesteaks
Community
Billy Penn

Top Philly cheesesteak-makers balance tradition and reinvention

“You learn that you’re more than just a cheesesteak shop. You’re part of people’s history and part of people’s expectations,” Ken Silver said.

2 months ago

Studio 2
Health

What the cyclospora outbreak reveals about our food system

How can we build a more resilient food safety system? What steps can consumers take to protect themselves at home?

Air Date: July 22, 2026 12:00 pm

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People at the Southeast Asian market
Weather

Philly’s Southeast Asian Market bounces back a week after microburst storm destroys inventory

A week after severe storms devastated vendor stands and inventory, the market bounced back and drew in customers.

2 months ago

gluten-free chocolate cake mix
Community

This gluten-free expo, described as the nation’s largest, celebrates a delicious kind of ‘freedom’

The Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival gives people with celiac disease a rare chance to eat, shop and connect without worry.

2 months ago

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