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Community
Billy Penn

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

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The best Philly restaurants

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

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Berenice Lara Pulido, owner of Los Mayas Mexican Restaurant
Community

The realist behind the kitchen door: What Iron Hill’s bankruptcy reveals about the pressures facing Delaware restaurants

At Los Mayas and across Delaware, restaurant owners are fighting to stay afloat amid rising costs, labor pressure and shrinking profits.

6 months ago

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Alumnos de jardín de infantes y primer grado
Education

Ley de desayuno universal convierte a Delaware en uno de los pocos estados que ofrecen comidas escolares gratuitas

Delaware 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

17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest
Community
Billy Penn

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

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Community

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

A campus food pantry offers an assortment of food and household supplies.
Education

New Jersey’s county colleges launch statewide fundraising effort to address food insecurity among students

Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.

7 months ago

Iron Hill Brewery
Community
Billy Penn

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

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Politics & Policy
WESA

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

Karen Harris
Community
Billy Penn

African American Market is the latest addition to FDR Park’s weekend lineup. We checked it out for you

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

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and President Donald Trump.
Politics & Policy
WESA

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

School children picking up breakfast
Education

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

Plastic straws are displayed in a glass
Community

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

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Politics & Policy
WESA

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

Patrons of A Man Full of Trouble historic tavern
Community

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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