
Food & Drink
Bye bye, dollar dogs: Phillies will replace ‘Dollar Dog Night’ with new ‘BOGO’ nights
The change comes after a "Dollar Dog Night" in 2023 turned into a food fight.
1 year ago
Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back
As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.
Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:29Burger chain Wendy’s looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year
The fast food company is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand.
1 year ago
Black-owned roaster Win Win Coffee will soon start brewing in Kensington
The Philly entrepreneurs are building a network of coffee farmers across the African diaspora to build more Black wealth.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01What to expect at Puttshack, Philly’s first tech-driven mini golf venue
The 26,000 square-foot space features four courses, two bars, and an extensive food menu.
1 year ago
Illnesses linked to ‘gas station heroin’ are growing, New Jersey health officials warn
Tianeptine is a non-FDA approved drug that’s being sold in convenience stores and gas stations across New Jersey.
1 year ago
Listen 1:29The inaugural Philly Beer Fest is raising money for Trauma Survivors Foundation
Profits from the first-ever Philly Beer Fest are going to support an organization that helps trauma survivors.
1 year ago
The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.
1 year ago
Why Risky Play is Important, A ‘Chinese Menu’ for Lunar New Year
More speed, more heights, more tumbling, more fun? We discuss a new study about the importance of risky play and a new playground at FDR Park that puts it to the test.
Air Date: February 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:47Boyz II Men, Philly Beer Fest and ‘Zooman and the Sign’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Feb. 16 - 18: James Baldwin celebration in Philly, Rowan Jazz Festival in N.J. and Oleta Adams in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
1 year ago
Listen 5:22It’s all in the family at Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine
Traditional Egyptian flavors with a twist for American palates get top billing on S. 4th St.
1 year ago
Record cocoa prices heading into Valentines Day proves to be a headache for sweets king Hershey
Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit an all-time high of $5,874 per metric ton on Friday.
1 year ago
The Chemistry of Tea, Lyla in the Loop, Morton Cranial Collection
Bryn Mawr chemistry professor Michelle Francl created an international stir when she suggested a few granules of salt to tea made for the perfect cup.
Air Date: February 1, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
2 years ago
Listen 5:30Death Penalty in America, Navigating the Vitamin Aisle
Why has Americans’ support for the death penalty shifted over the last few decades, and where do you land on the issue? We'll also talk about the the tricky vitamin aisle.
Air Date: January 31, 2024 12:00 pm
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