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Every week listeners hear stories about race and identity that expand their minds, and learn practical ways to make their lives better. It's lifelong learning that ranges from the big picture to tiny details and everything in between.

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Fawn Weaver on whiskey, legacy, and defying the odds

The best-selling author and CEO of Uncle Nearest built a billion-dollar brand from an untold piece of American history. Now, she’s bringing the story to Philadelphia.

Air Date: March 14, 2025 12:00 pm

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Community

Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District

Students at the Transitions School will learn job skills and earn work experience operating the cafe at the library system’s Westampton branch, officials said.

6 months ago

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Reading Terminal Market
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Billy Penn

Reading Terminal Market unveils 5-year strategic plan, expands offerings

The historic market welcomes new vendors and outlines a vision for growth in its latest strategic plan.

6 months ago

Autana soups
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15 cozy soups to get you through the end of winter

These hearty favorites of Billy Penn and WHYY staff will help keep your belly full until spring.

6 months ago

Culinary Collective
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Billy Penn

Culinary Collective: A shared space where Philly’s food entrepreneurs thrive together

This unique coworking kitchen space supports everything from pop-up restaurants to food trucks.

6 months ago

patrons eating at Barcelona Wine Bar
Community
Billy Penn

East Passyunk Restaurant Week is here … and so are the deals

Organizers emphasize value at the event, which runs through March 7.

6 months ago

Schuylkill Yards development project
Community

A food hall with local vendors, a bar and social programming is coming to Philly’s historic Bulletin Building

The Gather Food Hall and Bar will open on the ground floor of the Bulletin Building, the historic former home of the Philadelphia Bulletin newspaper.

6 months ago

An employee closes a cage as a chicken waits to be slaughtered inside the La Granja Live Poultry Corporation store on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Studio 2
Health

H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered

Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?

Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:04
Ari Miller making a grilled cheese
PlanPhilly
Community

West Philly Tool Library lets you ‘test-drive’ a gas-less cooktop before taking the plunge

Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.

7 months ago

Listen 1:49
Snaps & Claps performance
Community
Billy Penn

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.

7 months ago

A table set up for afternoon tea
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.

7 months ago

Listen 2:07
Paul Vile, aka Jelloman, holds up Jell-O shots in front of his eyes
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

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.

7 months ago

Eggs on a shelf in a supermarket
Courts & Law

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.

7 months ago

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The Pulse
Health

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.

7 months ago

Listen 8:54
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jim Harrity at his desk in City Council chambers
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.

7 months ago

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