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Food & Drink

We hear about the secret work of food critics and highlight some popular dining spots in Philadelphia.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Primary Election, Secret Life of a Food Critic, Sound Bath Tackles Stress

While the presidential candidates are set, races for treasurer, attorney general, auditor general and several house seats are still up in the air. We will get you up to speed.

Air Date: April 16, 2024 12:00 pm

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street dining
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

‘Room for improvement.’ Philly restaurateurs present case for making streeteries process better

Restaurant owners offered testimonies on restrictive regulations against streeteries and sidewalk cafes.

1 year ago

An election worker continues the process of counting ballots for the 2022 Pennsylvania primary election in Mercer, Pa.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should Pennsylvania Have Open Primaries?, Local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ Honored, Ancient Wine

We'll talk about the pros and cons of open primaries and ask whether or not party members alone should have a say in their candidate.

Air Date: April 10, 2024 12:00 pm

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World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joins us to talk about the healing power of music.
Studio 2
Health

Renée Fleming on the Arts And Health, Dan Pashman on ‘Anything’s Pastable’

World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."

Air Date: April 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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Entrance for a diner
NPR
Community

New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed ‘diner capital of the world’

An unofficial New Jersey diner coalition estimates that there are around 450 diners in the state, more per capita than any other state in the United States.

2 years ago

Relatives and friends mourn the death of Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, a member of the U.S.-based aid group World Central Kitchen who was killed as Israeli strikes hit its convoy delivering food in Gaza, during his funeral in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday. (Said Khatib/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Community

These are the World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza

The food charity, which feeds people in disaster zones, identified those killed: three Britons, an Australian, a Palestinian, a Pole and a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada.

2 years ago

Di Bruno Bros. storefront
Community
Billy Penn

Di Bruno Bros. secures investment from Brown’s Super Stores

The brand founded in Philly in 1939 enters a new chapter with new financial backing from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.

2 years ago

Algorithm Vegan Grill's Nashville Hot sandwich uses brined Blackbird Seitan, dredged in seasoned flour and lightly fried, with homemade bread and butter pickles in a sweet potato bun.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Algorithm Vegan Grill shifts focus to food truck after shutting down Queen Village brick-and-mortar

Owner Matt Rafferty discusses the challenges and highlights of a year-and-a-half on Passyunk Ave.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts during a baseball game vs. the San Diego Padres on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Encanto Kicks & Coffee, on 2110 E Norris Street, offers Puerto Rican coffee and limited edition sneakers.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Encanto Kicks and Coffee combines Puerto Rican brews and limited edition sneakers

The new Fishtown cafe also features pastries and apparel.

2 years ago

Ryan Hegarty, assistant director of Stockton University's Maple Project
Community

Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?

Stockton University is using $1 million in federal grants to explore whether a viable syrup industry can be created using a species of maple tree common to southern N.J.

2 years ago

An illustration of a cheesesteak and a bottle of ketchup with a Billy Penn logo
Community
Billy Penn

All hail the cheesesteak: A national day in honor of the often-imitated, rarely duplicated Philly favorite

What better time to dig into the Billy Penn archives and catch up on all things cheesesteak you might have missed.

2 years ago

Starbucks sign
NPR
Health

More than 440,000 Starbucks mugs recalled after reports of a dozen injuries

The mugs were manufactured by Nestlé USA and sold as part of a 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift set sold online and at Target, Walmart and Nexcom.

2 years ago

Aerial view of a master plan of phase 2 of development
Urban Planning
6abc

Phillies partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development in South Philadelphia

Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month, and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies.

2 years ago

Disney's 'Frozen the Musical'
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Jo Koy and Garden State Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Celebrating Teddy Pendergrass in Philly, The Garden State Film Festival in N.J. and Winterthur’s House of Style Weekend in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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