Food & Drink
What even is a food hall? A deep dive on two new spots hitting Philly with diverging philosophies
Gather and Wonder food halls are both looking to make an impact in Philadelphia, but have distinctly different visions for how to do it.
6 months ago
We dig into The Philadelphia Inquirer "76" list of the top eateries in our region withInquirer food critic Craig LaBan and food editor Margaret Eby.
Air Date: October 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:41At Los Mayas and across Delaware, restaurant owners are fighting to stay afloat amid rising costs, labor pressure and shrinking profits.
6 months ago
Listen 1:26Delaware pagará alrededor de $3.2 millones para ampliar el desayuno gratuito a 83 escuelas, para que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso sin costo.
6 months ago
Photos: The 17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest brings beers and bratwurst to South Philly
Philadelphians donned lederhosen on South Street to celebrate Bavarian culture this past weekend.
7 months ago
6 Starbucks locations closing in Philadelphia this weekend
Starbucks says it will be closing about 1% of its stores across North America, a move that also includes laying off approximately 900 employees.
7 months ago
Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.
7 months ago
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces closure of all its locations
After almost 30 years of serving the community, the local chain has made its final last call.
7 months ago
Pennsylvania joins legal fight over Trump Administration demand for food-stamp data
At issue is a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years’ worth of data about Pennsylvanians who receive SNAP benefits.
7 months ago
The Saturday market is an outdoor bazaar of food, pastries, artwork, vintage items and more from independent, Black-owned businesses. Organizers say it’s just getting started.
7 months ago
Pa.’s next move in food-stamp dispute with Trump administration unclear
Late Thursday, a federal judge in California, Maxine Chesney, temporarily blocked the USDA from forcing plaintiff states to comply with the demand.
7 months ago
Universal breakfast law makes Delaware one of few states offering free school meals
Delaware will spend about $3.2 million to expand free breakfast to 83 schools, so every student has access without cost.
7 months ago
Cheltenham bans single-use plastic straws, utensils and expanded polystyrene food products
Any retailer caught violating the ordinance could be subject to a minimum $500 fine. The township already bans the distribution of single-use plastic bags.
7 months ago
Trump admin. threatens to withhold $460M in food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn’t share personal data
A long-simmering battle between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the White House over the state’s food-stamp program is set to come to a head by the end of this week.
7 months ago
How Philadelphia’s colonial-era taverns helped shape early American life
Ahead of the U.S. semiquincentennial, WHYY is exploring the city’s brewing roots.
7 months ago
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