Food & Drink
How an Albanian cafe in Point Breeze became a neighborhood favorite
Two Eagles Cafe is a family-run gem that serves up fresh and delicious brunch, treating neighbors with warmth and care.
10 months ago
History on a half shell: How Philadelphia was built on oysters
In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.
10 months ago
Listen 2:41Most Americans read online reviews before making any purchases, and almost half of US consumers write them. Have we become to ratings obsessed?
Air Date: July 31, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:59Gardeners breathe a ‘sigh of relief’ over Summer Winter Community Garden preservation
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier hopes the Summer Winter Community Garden deal will be a model for securing more garden land.
10 months ago
Listen 1:01Israel’s leader claims no one in Gaza is starving. Data and witnesses disagree
After international pressure, Israel over the weekend announced measures meant to allow more aid in Gaza. But people there say little has changed on the ground.
10 months ago
A community talk in Wilmington taught Latino families how to preserve traditions while making healthier, more informed food choices.
10 months ago
Listen 1:28South Jersey slaughterhouse discharges bloody wastewater into creek, according to the EPA
The EPA says the contamination from the Burlington Beef slaughterhouse could have been occurring for a year.
10 months ago
Listen 1:11Studio 2 Extra: The Italian Market’s history and future
The "Our Market Project" aims to restore, celebrate and advocate for the preservation and livelihood of Philadelphia's longstanding and beloved Italian Market.
Air Date: July 25, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 14:26Our Market Tours shows off an artistic and authentic embrace of Ninth Street
For years, the Our Market initiative has been revitalizing the Italian Market, transforming it into a living gallery.
10 months ago
SNAP cuts have Philadelphia’s food banks nervous about increased needs
Billy Penn spoke with experts and food leaders about how recent legislation will worsen food insecurity in the region.
10 months ago
Delawareans could soon start feeling the impact of federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid programs.
10 months ago
Listen 1:01Styrofoam finally off the menu at Delaware eateries, 2 years after ban passed
Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.
11 months ago
Listen 2:14The decades-old celebration on Filbert Street, led by Bassetts, returns to celebrate Philly’s favorite ice cream shops.
11 months ago
Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
11 months ago
Listen 1:14How drinking in bars fueled American independence
A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.
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