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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg (left) joins U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, Food Bank of Delaware president Cathy Kanefsky and Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester at a food distribution event in Georgetown Tuesday morning. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez / WHYY)
Community

Long lines at Delaware food giveaway, despite easing pandemic

Even as the pandemic eases, the need for food remains as more than 750 cars were expected at a distribution event in Georgetown Tuesday morning.

5 years ago

A cocktail from Jerry's Bar in Fishtown
Community
Billy Penn

This new citywide happy hour is like a more inclusive version of Sips

Summer Social brings Wednesday drink deals to dozens of bars around Philadelphia.

5 years ago

Erin Bellard pours a drink for a customer at her bar
Community

‘A political football’: Philly bars and restaurants mourn loss of cocktails-to-go

When Pennsylvania ended its COVID-19 restrictions, cocktails-to-go became illegal again. “It's going to be a rough summer, but hopefully everybody can survive.”

5 years ago

The original citywide special at Bob & Barbara's. (Max Marin/Billy Penn)
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Billy Penn

What do you call these citywide specials? ‘Pennsyl-tuckey’ to ‘Scotland Yard’

A local drinker shares shot and beer fun.

5 years ago

Naeem Townsend leaves the National Constitution Center with a hat, a flag, and a hoagie, giveaways
Community

Jazz, swag, and shortis: Philly celebrates Wawa Hoagie Day

Wawa made over 15,000 free hoagies Thursday. The first 5,000 were donated to Philabundance ahead of an event at the National Constitution Center.

5 years ago

Owner of Salvadorian cuisine restaurant Doña Maria's Pupuserias in downtown Seaford Mira Aleman applied for COVID relief under the Payroll Protection Program, but was denied. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Community

Southern Delaware businesses slowly overcoming COVID challenges

As COVID cases in Delaware continue to fall, small businesses in southern Delaware are still working to rebound from the economic challenges of the past year.

5 years ago

Beer mug
Community
Billy Penn

Cool beer summer: 10 of the newer Philly breweries to visit

It’s time to get back to drinking the good stuff.

5 years ago

A sign outside Lovett notes that free meals are available for kids during the summer.
Health

City of Philadelphia offers free meals for kids at over 500 sites this summer

The City of Philadelphia, along with partners, is supporting over 500 meal sites to give free and healthy meals to the city's children and youth.

5 years ago

A bartender creates a cocktail in a to-go bottle
Politics & Policy

Veto-bound mixed-drink to-go bill passes Pennsylvania Senate

Pennsylvania's Senate is advancing legislation that substantially expands which outlets can sell bottles or cans of mixed hard-alcohol drinks to go.

5 years ago

Outdoor dining at Booker’s restaurant in West Philadelphia
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Politics & Policy

COVID expanded outdoor dining — and Philly officials say some changes may stay

City Council will hold hearings on how to adapt expanded outdoor dining rules for post-pandemic life. Some changes could be permanent.

5 years ago

Sheila throws up a peace sign while tending bar
Community
Billy Penn

The North Philly corner bar that brings together Latino regulars and queer clientele

Upstairs Rainbow Eye was started as a separate spot, but now it’s just part of Sammy’s Place.

5 years ago

Silvio Garbati is the owner of Café Verdi, a 65-seat Italian eatery in Wilmington, Delaware. (Courtesy of Silvio Garbati)
Community

Wilmington kicks off City Restaurant Week as COVID restrictions lift

After last year’s event was canceled, Wilmington restaurant owners are celebrating the return of the weeklong event, eager to welcome back customers.

5 years ago

Wilmington Alliance's Laura Semmelroth, entrepreneur Derrick Allen, and Pastor Chelsea Spyres
Community

Wilmington Kitchen Collective connects religious and corporate backers to aid culinary entrepreneurs

A rare combination of religious and corporate groups hopes to use a commercial kitchen in a church basement to support Wilmington’s future restaurateurs.

5 years ago

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Detective Christine Bleiler, who served as a model for the character Mare, made the first cheesesteak of the day LOUIS PLATT / BILLY PENN
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Wawa honors ‘Mare of Easttown’ with spicy cheesesteak and new store dedication

The convenience chain didn’t realize it provided inspiration for the Kate Winslet HBO series until the show aired.

5 years ago

Visitors mill about The Boathouse at FDR Park
Community
Billy Penn

Tacos, crab cakes, spiked desserts: What to eat and drink at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Maybe skip the veggie hoagie, but there are local food trucks, a beer garden, and seating that overlooks the lakes.

5 years ago

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