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Food & Drink

Jesse Ito
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Philly contenders among the 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists

Veterans and rising stars in the city’s restaurant scene will vie for a finalist nod to come on March 31.

4 months ago

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Community

Center City District Restaurant Week returns to Philadelphia

More than 120 restaurants across Philadelphia’s downtown area will offer discounted, prix-fixe menus during the annual winter dining promotion.

4 months ago

Mawn's Ribeye and Prohok
Community
Billy Penn

A restaurant scalper tried to sell 11 tables at Mawn. The mayor just signed a bill making the practice illegal

As Philly’s dining scene heats up, the selling of hard-to-get reservations has become a thing. Here’s why it’s a problem — and what’s being done to address it.

5 months ago

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Power Bowl (Alexandra Grablewski.)
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Health

From Soy to Carbs: How Food can Ease Menopause Symptoms

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

Air Date: January 13, 2026

Listen 48:51
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Arts & Entertainment

The future of food is at Philadelphia’s Print Center. It’s a taco

“Taste of Exile” is a pop-up virtual reality experience that links immigrant labor to a real taco.

5 months ago

Stoll & Wolfe distillery utilizes both a column still and a pot still
Community

Reawakening Pennsylvania’s forgotten whiskey history

During the 1800s, Pennsylvania was at the epicenter of the rye whiskey industry. Prohibition caused most of the distilleries to close, and the state’s legacy was forgotten.

5 months ago

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Health
Billy Penn

The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?

5 months ago

Volunteer Karen Robinson moves groceries durning an emergency food distribution at The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Mitzvah Food Program in Philadelphia, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
Money

New SNAP requirements may end your benefits. Here’s what you need to know

As many as 45,000 Philadelphians are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits.

5 months ago

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Community

South Philly’s Termini Bros Bakery keeps sweet Christmas Eve tradition alive after owner’s death

The South Philly bakery is famous for its cannolis and has become a holiday staple for many who wait around the block to sample the sweet treats.

5 months ago

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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Holiday Party

We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:56
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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

South Philly’s Bellwether District has its first tenant. Here’s what to know about DrinkPAK

The canned drink manufacturer plans to create more than 170 long-term jobs at the former PES refinery site.

6 months ago

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Community

New Jersey food banks report rising demand for help this holiday season

Recent data finds more than 1 million Garden State residents are food insecure, including 270,000 children.

6 months ago

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SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station
Politics & Policy

What to know about the administration’s plan to withhold states’ money to manage SNAP food aid

The administration says it needs the data to help spot fraud in the nation's biggest food aid program.

6 months ago

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Courts & Law

Campbell’s fires executive who was recorded saying company’s products are for ‘poor people’

Campbell's said Wednesday it listened to a recording of Ballys meeting with Garza and fired Bally on Tuesday.

6 months ago

a dog eats a Thanksgiving meal
Community

Adoptable pets celebrate Thanksgiving in Philly with their shelter families

VCA Charities donated turkey, pumpkin, green beans and rice to dogs and cats waiting for adoption.

6 months ago

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