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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Food & Drink

ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter school junior, Jostyn Polanco, shows off the root of a black simpson lettuce planted only a week before, at the school’s hydroponic greenhouse on September 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Education

North Philly charter school powers up its culinary program with solar

The new off-grid solar array runs an aquaponics system in a greenhouse where students will learn to raise fish and grow vegetables.

8 months ago

Jiana Murdic holding beets
Science

Climate Fixers: Philly’s Get Fresh Daily wants you to eat your veggies

Jiana Murdic is on a mission to get Black communities to embrace a plant-based diet and live Earth-centered lives.

9 months ago

woodlands cemetery
Science

Climate Fixers: Climate-proofing Philly for a warmer growing season

A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.

9 months ago

Felicia Hopson speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Burlington County, New Jersey, distributes $290,000 to fight food insecurity

The county is fighting food insecurity by giving grants to food assistance organizations.

9 months ago

Eating Herr's chips
Community
Billy Penn

Romano’s Special Hot Stromboli chips flavor wins Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest

The Essington-based restaurant beat out the Mom Mom’s “Potato Pierogi” flavor and a “Cheese Ravioli and Marinara”-flavored chip inspired by Talluto’s.

9 months ago

Matt McKenney crumbles blast-frozen raspberries into the desert topping known as raspberry caviar. Blast freezing preserves the shape and texture of the delicate fruits in a way that ordinary freezing can't. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Store owners use 'blast freezers' to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste

Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.

9 months ago

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Kim Newmoney/Penguin Randomhouse
Studio 2

Amy Tan sketches backyard birds, the secret life of food critic Craig LaBan, and ‘The Dictionary People’

Amy Tan discovers the joys backyard birding, Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, and the surprising history behind the Oxford English Dictionary.

Air Date: August 1, 2024 12:00 pm

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Rosita Lamberti, director of restaurants for the Aldo Lamberti family of restaurants, holds a pizza inside Lamberti’s at 7th and Chestnut in Center City, Philadelphia
Community

Philly’s Center City restaurants hope for a boost as remote work wanes

As commuters return to in-person work, here’s how local restaurants are working to adapt to what customers want now.

10 months ago

Listeria under a microscope
Health

Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.

10 months ago

Enterobacterias Gram negativas Proteobacteria, bacteria such as salmonella, escherichia coli, yersinia pestis, klebsiella. 3D illustration
Health

Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident

As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill — all of whom have been hospitalized — and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the CDC.

10 months ago

vending machine
Education

Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes

After a football coach in southern Del. saw his athlete devouring four bags of chips, he looked to introduce better snack options for student athletes.

10 months ago

Listen 1:22
Delaware SNAP Smart Shopper program
Money

Delaware picked for White House ‘Smart Shopper’ pilot program to help reduce hunger

Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.

10 months ago

Listen 0:53
The Pa. State Capitol seen from the distance
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores and more retailers

The bill restricts the sale of the drinks to before 11 p.m. Ready-to-drink canned cocktails have boomed in popularity in recent years.

10 months ago

Rebecca Ng
Community

‘Each other’s safety net’: People’s Kitchen serves up hot meals, community care in South Philly

The mutual aid organization, born at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has stayed true to its roots of reducing food waste and serving nutritious meals to those in need.

11 months ago

Bags of chips
Community
Billy Penn

Herr’s latest ‘Flavored by Philly’ finalists each have merits, taste-testers say

As sure as fireworks on the Fourth, Herr’s has brought out a new trio of Philly-themed chip flavors for us to vote on.

11 months ago

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