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130,000 South Jersey residents rely on SNAP. Here’s how to find alternative food resources — and how to help — amid the government shutdown

About 1 in 8 Americans relies on the food assistance program. Among them are more than 800,000 New Jerseyans, with approximately 75,000 recipients in Camden County.

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Community

Here’s why Philadelphia chocolatiers are optimistic despite inflation

Cocoa prices are climbing but Philly’s Craft Chocolate Makers say they are not worried about losing customers.

1 month ago

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WITF

‘Now I have nothing’: Pennsylvanians expect hardship without SNAP

Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Democrats’ lawsuit for emergency SNAP funds amid government shutdown.

1 month ago

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Politics & Policy

What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists

Most SNAP participants are families with children, more than 1 in 3 include older adults or someone with a disability, and 2 in 5 are households where someone is employed.

1 month ago

Coca-Cola introduces a cane sugar version of its classic soda after a push from President Trump, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. But debates on sugar in Coke is decades old. (AP Photo/Ric Feld, File)
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Health

Coca-Cola and a Secret Research Operation Meant to Exonerate Sugar

Coca-Cola’s rise to global brand domination, and how the company influenced our habits and perceptions along the way.

Air Date: October 28, 2025

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Money

La realidad detrás de la puerta de la cocina: lo que la quiebra de Iron Hill revela sobre las presiones que afrontan los restaurantes de Delaware

En Los Mayas y en todo Delaware, los propietarios de restaurantes están luchando por mantenerse a flote en medio del aumento de costes y presión laboral.

1 month ago

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Community
Billy Penn

What even is a food hall? A deep dive on two new spots hitting Philly with diverging philosophies

Gather and Wonder food halls are both looking to make an impact in Philadelphia, but have distinctly different visions for how to do it.

1 month ago

Studio 2

The best Philly restaurants

We dig into The Philadelphia Inquirer "76" list of the top eateries in our region withInquirer food critic Craig LaBan and food editor Margaret Eby.

Air Date: October 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Community

The realist behind the kitchen door: What Iron Hill’s bankruptcy reveals about the pressures facing Delaware restaurants

At Los Mayas and across Delaware, restaurant owners are fighting to stay afloat amid rising costs, labor pressure and shrinking profits.

2 months ago

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Education

Ley de desayuno universal convierte a Delaware en uno de los pocos estados que ofrecen comidas escolares gratuitas

Delaware pagará alrededor de $3.2 millones para ampliar el desayuno gratuito a 83 escuelas, para que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso sin costo.

2 months ago

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Billy Penn

Photos: The 17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest brings beers and bratwurst to South Philly

Philadelphians donned lederhosen on South Street to celebrate Bavarian culture this past weekend.

2 months ago

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Community

6 Starbucks locations closing in Philadelphia this weekend

Starbucks says it will be closing about 1% of its stores across North America, a move that also includes laying off approximately 900 employees.

2 months ago

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Education

New Jersey’s county colleges launch statewide fundraising effort to address food insecurity among students

Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.

2 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces closure of all its locations

After almost 30 years of serving the community, the local chain has made its final last call.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy
WESA

Pennsylvania joins legal fight over Trump Administration demand for food-stamp data

At issue is a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years’ worth of data about Pennsylvanians who receive SNAP benefits.

2 months ago

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