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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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No Small Endeavor

What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the newest indoor dining restrictions

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear how residents are reacting to the forthcoming restrictions.

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Celebrating sober: How to support non-drinkers in a boozy holiday world

As we move toward a new year and the revelry that comes with it, there is a good chance we know someone who isn’t drinking or is thinking of giving it up.

4 years ago

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Fresh Express and Dole recall hundreds of salad products over listeria concerns

The companies are asking customers to throw the potentially affected products away immediately.

4 years ago

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Yuengling accuses Bud Light of trampling on trademark

Bud Light had been calling its forthcoming brew the “next generation of beer.” Yuengling says that's too close to the trademarked slogan it uses for its low-carb brew Flight.

4 years ago

The former McDonald's at Broad and Carpenter streets
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McDonald’s are closing across Philly’s downtown, but the one in University City could make a return

What’s replacing all these fast-food joints?

4 years ago

Amy Brandwein, chef and owner of Centrolina, prepares a dish in her restaurant kitchen, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Washington. While restaurants in the U.S. and United Kingdom are open without restrictions and often bustling, they are entering their second winter of the coronavirus pandemic anxious about what’s ahead. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Restaurants anxious as omicron, high food costs take toll

They’re squeezed by labor shortages and skyrocketing food costs and the omicron variant is looming.

4 years ago

Diners are seen from a window at Drinker's Pub
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That Philly vaccine mandate for indoor dining? Business owners mostly like it, but they have questions

The new rules take effect on Jan. 3. But business owners are wondering how to verify vaccine cards are legit and handle issues that arise.

4 years ago

The bar and dining room at Vernick Fish
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How Philly’s indoor dining COVID vaccine mandate will work

The policy goes into effect Jan. 3, with a short grace period.

4 years ago

Customers sit in a booth at the Penrose Diner
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Philly to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining in 2022

The mandate will start on Jan. 3, 2022. Restaurant employees will also have to show that they are vaccinated.

4 years ago

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Halal cart prices rise slightly as Philly street vendors try to adapt

A platter that was once $6 might now set you back $8 — but that doesn’t reflect the reality of much higher wholesale costs.

4 years ago

Fire caused significant damage to Crimson Moon Tavern, Wilmington's only LGBT club late last month. (Courtesy Don Bischoff)
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Owner of Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club overwhelmed by support following fire

After fire destroyed Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club, Crimson Moon Tavern owner Don Bischoff says he’s been overwhelmed by support from around the region.

4 years ago

A server talks with a customer seated at Rodd's Restaurant
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Following NYC, Philly may require proof of vaccination for indoor dining

Cities such as New York and San Francisco have required proof of vaccination to eat inside a restaurant for months.

4 years ago

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From glass bottles to botanicals, Pa. distillers spell out supply chain struggles

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4 years ago

The interior of Càphê Roasters
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Càphê Roasters highlights both Vietnamese and Philadelphia culture in Harrowgate

“We want people to spend time here,” said co-owner Thu Pham of the Kensington Avenue space. “We want them to talk to us and get to know our stories.”

4 years ago

Activity tables are spaced apart at a Philadelphia charter school
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Philly Parks & Rec to offer students free meals during winter break

Philadelphia’s Department of Parks & Recreation will offer free “school’s out” meals to students in need while class is out of session.

4 years ago

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