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5 unique events to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day weekend in Philly

Looking for something a little more unique than dinner at a nice place Friday? We’ve got some options.

3 months ago

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Community

Carpenters’ Hall in Philly shows how to heal a divided nation — with 1 lump or 2

Carpenters' Hall re-creates the tea parties Dolley Madison hosted that helped build a young nation.

3 months ago

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Watch: Get hyped for Game Day with Jelloman

The former bricklayer plans to have thousands of Jell-O shots ready for a Sunday victory celebration on Broad Street.

3 months ago

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The heist of 100,000 eggs in Pennsylvania becomes a whodunit that police have yet to crack

The 100,000 eggs were snatched from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics' distribution trailer on Saturday about 8:40 p.m. in Antrim Township, according to police.

3 months ago

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How does electronic waste end up in black plastic kitchen utensils?

An alarming study on black plastic had a major math error. But it reveals bigger questions that have yet to be addressed.

4 months ago

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Community

Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

4 months ago

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Billy Penn

Philly chefs, bars and restaurants named semifinalists for James Beard Award

Here are Philly’s semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards — often likened to the Oscars.

4 months ago

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Lifestyle
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Sober is ‘in’ — these options make extending beyond Dry January more attractive

Here is your guide to some sober wellness events and trends around the city, through 2025.

4 months ago

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Health

Alcohol’s link to cancer

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Could updated labels, taxes, fewer liquor stores or advertising bans make Americans drink less?

Air Date: January 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Livin’ the cake life with champion baker Lily Fischer

Fischer runs Fishtown's Cake Life Bake Shop. She won Cupcake Wars among other baking competition shows. She talks with Avi about nostalgia, joy and Beyonce's birthday cake.

Air Date: December 27, 2024 1:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Where to eat in Philly right now, Low Cut Connie’s rock & roll, stars of Hamilton

We count down the most essential restaurants in our region with food critic Craig Laban. Plus, musical interviews with Philly band Low Cut Connie -- and the cast of Hamilton.

Air Date: December 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community
Billy Penn

Zsa’s, beloved homemade ice cream shop in Mount Airy, to close end of next year

The business has had a devoted local following for more than a decade.

5 months ago

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Community

A century of tradition: Stock’s Bakery draws fans on Christmas Eve

In Port Richmond, the Philadelphia fixture for more than 100 years continued its Christmas Eve tradition, with a long line of customers waiting outside.

5 months ago

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Community

A sweet tradition: Hundreds line up outside Termini Brothers Bakery as part of a holiday ritual

Since 1921, the South Street bakery has been courting customers with its original recipes of Italian pastries and desserts.

5 months ago

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Community

She serves up cookies, cakes — and kindness — to those without a home

A Roslyn woman makes and distributes baked goods to those experiencing homelessness every Thursday.

5 months ago

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