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Food & Drink
Starbucks workers have unionized at record speed; many fear retaliation now
More than 300 Starbucks stores have held union elections in less than a year, a remarkable feat. But now workers blame union busting by Starbucks for a slowdown.
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Hunger and the politics of food
We'll talk about President Biden's plan to end hunger by 2030 and discuss the high rates food insecurity in Philadelphia,
Air Date: September 29, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:28Acclaimed South Indian restaurant Amma’s opens a third location in University City
Expect spicy, vegetable-focused dishes and a family atmosphere, with lots of room for large groups.
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Fiona destroyed most of Puerto Rico’s plantain crops — a staple for people’s diet
Bananas, papaya and coffee were also affected, according to Puerto Rico's agriculture secretary. The plantain is one of the island's top commodities.
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Sept. 22- Sept. 25: Firefly Music Festival, Philly Arts & Music Fest, Chris Rock, Puerto Rican Day parade among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.
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Listen 5:04Gopuff marks 10 million order milestone and a new facility in Philadelphia
The company is working on ways to improve distribution and cut the ribbon on a new Philly facility.
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Renowned culinary scholar Michael Twitty on how food helps you ‘understand why you exist’
The Black, Jewish, and Southern queer chef will sign copies of “Koshersoul” after a talk at the Weitzman.
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How to tailgate the Eagles like you mean it: Tips from fans who go hard
Where to go, what to bring, and how to avoid being a jerk.
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10 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Philly
Latine joy will be everywhere this September and October, from poet laureate book talks to Bad Bunny-themed raves.
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10 pumpkin spice lattes and other ~seasonal~ drinks to sip in Philly right now
Where to get your PSL in PHL (other than Starbucks).
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Photo essay: The ‘Bee Beard’ returns to Philadelphia during the 2022 Honey Festival
Bees swarmed beekeeper Don Shump’s face during a sweet — and scary — demonstration.
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Free school meals expand to ‘middle-income families’ in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy said new legislation he signed into law would reduce food insecurity and offer healthy meals to more families.
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Food access increased for children in 2021, but decreased for adults living alone
The rate of food insecurity was 6.2% for households with children in 2021, a decrease from 7.9% in 2020. The national average is 10.2%.
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Sept. 8 - Sept. 11: The Fringe Fest begins in Philadelphia, Ringo Starr comes to the Met, The Disco Biscuits are in Delaware, and Wu-Tang and Nas hit the stage in New Jersey.
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Listen 4:49The DF Nigeria truck is cultivating fans of West African food in Northeast Philly
Chef Divine and his wife, who moved down from NYC, are now looking to expand.
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