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Dan Katz is the owner of the West Avenue Grille in Jenkintown, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘Get used to eating at’ chain restaurants: Suburban owners worry their businesses won’t survive new COVID rules

Small-business owners in Montgomery and Delaware counties prepare for a tough three weeks as more restrictions are set to begin Saturday.

5 years ago

Patrons dine at The Brass Rail in Hoboken, N.J.
Politics & Policy

N.J. restaurant industry, politicians press for more federal aid

New Jersey politicians say federal assistance is urgent because local businesses that have taken years or generations to build are on the edge of shutting down for good.

5 years ago

Princess Rahman (left) and Hajjah Glover finish installing a raised garden bed in Southwest Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
Broke in Philly

Community garden fosters African farming traditions in Southwest Philadelphia

The urban agriculture project Sankofa builds community by giving neighbors the tools and knowledge to grow their own food.

5 years ago

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Lisa Calvo (left), owner of Sweet Amalia's Oyster Farm, and Melissa McGrath at the pop-up
Community

‘We’re open’: Sisterly Love Citywide Food Fair promotes women-run businesses

Every weekend through Dec. 20, restaurants and gift vendors are hosting pop-ups throughout Philly to help women-run businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago

Foobooz founder Art Etchells (inset) created a map to document Philly restaurant closings. (ClosedinPHL)
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

New map lets you track Philly restaurant closings — and hopefully reopenings, too

“It hits a nerve to see it all in one place visually.”

5 years ago

With indoor dining on hold, some restaurants have gone to great lengths to make outdoor dining work in the winter. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly passes 180-day ban on restaurant evictions, throwing struggling industry a lifeline

Other retail businesses are still looking for relief, as landlords demand rent payments.

5 years ago

A restaurant in Philadelphia boarded up due to the coronavirus pandemic
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Congress deadlocked on Covid relief as workers and businesses struggle

We examine the latest attempt to get Congress to provide relief money to Americans, and we look specifically at the struggles of restaurants and their workers.

Air Date: December 2, 2020 10:00 am

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Camden County Freeholder Jon Young (center) and other volunteers and county employees carry boxes of fresh fruit and milk to a waiting car at Antioch Baptist Church.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

South Jersey food bank hopes Giving Tuesday will bolster their resources

The southern branch of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey hopes to receive enough donations to get beyond the holidays as COVID-19 cases surge.

5 years ago

Community

Willingboro is building a new food and entertainment destination. Here’s what residents want to see in it.

Willingboro Township asked for residents’ input in a forthcoming food and entertainment venue. 400 completed surveys have been collected so far.

5 years ago

Stacey Mei Yan Fong has been baking her way across the United States: Clockwise from upper left, a baked Alaska pie, Utah's funeral potato pie, Nevada's all you can eat buffet pie, South Carolina's peach pie, Ohio's buckeye pie, Iowa's s'mores pie, Missouri's frozen custard pie, and Minnesota's corn dog casserole pie. (Stacey Mei Yan Fong)
NPR
Community

An ode, à la mode: 1 baker savors America, creating 50 pies for 50 states

50 Pies / 50 States feels like a virtual road trip, with elaborate pies that reflect Fong's commitment to capturing the complexity of each state's cuisine.

5 years ago

Baker Joe Cacia roasts Thanksgiving turkeys for customers at Cacia's Bakery in South Philly. (Liz Tung / WHYY)
Community

‘We wanted to keep it as normal as possible’: Cacia’s Bakery keeps up turkey-roasting tradition.

On Thanksgiving, South Philadelphians turn to Cacia’s Bakery for their perfectly roasted turkeys — a tradition that even COVID couldn’t stop.

5 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Chickenjoy! Filipino cult fave Jollibee is opening a Philly location

Known for its fried chicken and spaghetti meals, the chain is on a U.S. expansion tear.

5 years ago

A police woman in front of a sign for SNAP eligibility
Money

Emergency funds help thousands of Delaware SNAP recipients

Thousands of Delawareans who receive help buying groceries from the state got extra funds this week as part of the state's ongoing pandemic response.

5 years ago

Cocktails at The Twisted Tail in happier times. (Danya Henninger / Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

‘There is no bar business anyway’: Thanksgiving Eve booze ban disappoints, confuses Philly restaurant owners

Pa. suspended on-site alcohol sales for the pre-holiday party night — but to-go cocktails are allowed.

5 years ago

Dr. Rachel Levine (left) and Restaurateur Marc Vetri (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY / Billy Penn)
Community

Philly chef Vetri called out for transphobic tweet, apologizes

When Twitter users began to point out that Vetri had misgendered Dr. Levine he immediately claimed it was unintentional, and apologized.

5 years ago

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