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Think is a national call-in radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

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Wearing a surgical mask, Melissa Hall checks out of a Wegmans supermarket, Friday, March 13, 2020 in King of Prussia, Pa. (Michael Rubinkam/AP Photo)
Health

Should we order in tonight? Questions about food safety in the time of coronavirus

Many of us worry: Do we need to sanitize groceries, stop ordering takeout? Probably not, as grocery stores and restaurants increase safety efforts.

5 years ago

Noelia Ramírez and her daughter Carmen Arroyo, a factory worker, picked up boxes of free food during the coronavirus shutdowns that have students out of schools and workers unemployed. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Suddenly ‘out of a job’ Philadelphians line up for boxes of free food

The city of Philadelphia and its nonprofit partners are distributing boxes of free food at a growing list of sites located in neighborhoods across the city.

5 years ago

At Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, Chief Nursing Officer Annmarie Papa (left) and Chief Operating Officer Beth Duffy accept a donation of bagels and croissants from Four Worlds Bakery. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Food donations flood hospitals as pandemic surge begins

As the COVID-19 pandemic ramps up, Philly area hospitals begin accepting daily donations of food for staff.

5 years ago

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A family works at the La Parcelas community garden in Kensington. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
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Yes, you can go to your community garden; City deems farms ‘essential’

Philadelphia has given community gardens and urban farms the green light to operate during the COVID-19 shutdown with new safety and social distancing measures in place.

5 years ago

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Sweet: Peeps production stops, but Easter is taken care of

The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Just Born confections company said its production facilities there and in Philadelphia closed Wednesday through April 7.

5 years ago

(Courtesy of Soul Fire Farm)
Community

Emptier grocery shelves help cultivate a growing interest in home gardening

Many people have become interested in growing their own vegetables during this pandemic, to try and feed themselves and those around them.

5 years ago

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A 2018-19 WIC food guide at a supermarket in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

When you shop, don’t leave mothers using WIC empty-handed

The federal benefits can only be used for certain sizes and brands — and shelves are running dry.

5 years ago

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Billy Penn

6 ways to help Philly restaurants survive the devastating corona-slam

Don’t let the city’s vibrant food scene fall victim to COVID-19.

5 years ago

Layla El Tannir is the Special Projects Director at Reading Terminal Market. She is charge of food donations. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Local food rescuers save tons of produce from going to waste

At the same time, business owners find themselves with food that will never be served, more children and adults find themselves in need of meals.

5 years ago

(photo courtesy Dogfish Head Beer Facebook page)
Community

Dogfish Head pivots from beer to hand sanitizer

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is switching from making beer to cranking out hand sanitizer for the state of Delaware.

5 years ago

Moriah Guise and Dustin Mitchell check orders at Iron Hill Brewery. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Health

Ban on dine-in service has Del. eateries struggling with ‘uncertainty’ during pandemic

Gov. Carney is limiting restaurants to take-out and delivery service for the time being. Many are closing completely, but some are open with skeleton crews.

5 years ago

Carts litter the parking lot around 9 a.m. as a shopper heads back to their car with groceries after shopping at the ACME in Bala Cynwyd on March 19th 2020 during the uncertain times that surround the Covid 19 pandemic. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

Grocery store worries: Low supply, high demand, deep anxiety

Lines around stores, people buying $300 worth of food and other items at a time, cleaned-out shelves … welcome to pandemic shopping.

5 years ago

Kalaya owner Nok Suntaranon (right) hands out donated pizza to community members in need. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Restaurant workers have each other’s backs as layoffs and confusion abound

One chef offers free, daily ‘family meals’ to industry workers, whose futures are uncertain due to restaurant and bar closures, layoffs and confusion.

5 years ago

Listen 3:48
(Courtesy of Andrea Lawful Sanders)
Community

How the coronavirus outbreak canceled one tradition and inspired another

Sunday dinners were a tradition for Andrea Lawful-Sanders. But the coronavirus has caused her to cancel the gatherings and think of new ways to build community.

5 years ago

Community
Billy Penn

Where to buy booze in Philly, including a Fishtown drive-thru

Bars and state stores are closed, but you’ve still got options.

5 years ago

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