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Food & Drink

Elizabeth Morales speaking at a podium
Community

‘Theft, plain and simple’: Delaware’s congressional delegation blasts billions in food assistance cuts passed by Republicans

Delawareans could soon start feeling the impact of federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid programs.

5 months ago

Listen 1:01
Meghan Knapp of Stanley's Tavern
Community

Styrofoam finally off the menu at Delaware eateries, 2 years after ban passed

Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.

5 months ago

Listen 2:14
a Bassetts worker hands ice cream to a customer
Community
Billy Penn

‘There’s always room for ice cream’: Reading Terminal Market’s festival returns Saturday to help you beat the heat

The decades-old celebration on Filbert Street, led by Bassetts, returns to celebrate Philly’s favorite ice cream shops.

5 months ago

A close-up of decomposing food scraps at a Bennet Compost facility.
Science

Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds

A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.

5 months ago

Listen 1:14
A Man Full of Trouble historic tavern
Community

How drinking in bars fueled American independence

A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.

5 months ago

Max Stanford holds two shirts at Bar Jawn in Manayunk
Community

Competitive eater ‘Max vs Food’ conquers food challenges at Manayunk bar

Ahead of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Max Stanford talks training, recovering and tackling massive meals.

5 months ago

Listen 6:03
An array of food on a table
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s African Restaurant Week returns with delicious deals and a range of bold flavors

Starting today, Black and African-owned restaurants are hosting events and offering discounts, all leading up to a special celebration at LOVE Park.

6 months ago

Three people toasting with a drink at a table, and a closeup of the dinner plate.
NPR
Community

How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine

NPR's Ben Abrams utilized his culinary background for a deep dive on the connection between food and Juneteenth.

6 months ago

People reaching for chips on a plate
Community
Billy Penn

We taste-tested this year’s Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off’ chips. Here’s what we thought

Like the past three years, we had folks in WHYY’s office pick their favorite chip flavor. We haven’t failed to predict the overall winner yet.

6 months ago

Studio 2
Lifestyle

Best summer day trips from Philly

Venture outside the Delaware Valley – and those popular Jersey Shore towns – for hidden-gem experiences that are totally worth the trip for great food, trails and indoor fun.

Air Date: June 12, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:39
Jesse Ginefra with cans of the drink in his store
Community

Delaware bill would allow only liquor stores to sell non-alcoholic drinks with THC, marijuana’s intoxicating ingredient

The beverages that give users a buzz are also being sold in restaurants, bars, CBD stores, smoke shops and online. The budding cannabis industry wants in too.

6 months ago

Listen 2:01
outside Kook Burger and Bar in Philadelphia
Money

Beach-themed Kook Burger closes its Center City, Jersey Shore locations. Owners hit with wage theft lawsuit

The owners of Kook Burger and Black Turtle Coffee filed for bankruptcy after closing burger restaurants in Philadelphia, New York City and at the Jersey Shore.

6 months ago

Listen 0:52
Three bags of Herr’s chips: Long Hots, Tomato Pie and Special Hot Stromboli
Community
Billy Penn

Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest returns with battle of the champions

The fourth edition of the fan-vote competition adds a cameo from a Phillies star and a spot on the permanent lineup for the winning flavor.

6 months ago

Cup of ice cream with rainbow sprinkles
Community
Billy Penn

It’s officially ice cream season. Here are some local faves, both new and old

From classics like the Franklin Fountain to newbies like Malai, Billy Penn rounds up a list of some of our favorite frozen shops.

6 months ago

George Matysik
Billy Penn
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Gov. Shapiro visits North Philly, sues Trump over food bank cuts

“These guys don’t know how to govern,” governor says of feds.

6 months ago

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