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an indoor sign reads GIANT HEIRLOOM MARKET
Urban Planning

Giant Heirloom Market took a gamble on Philly’s Market East. Here’s why it failed

The grocery store with Pennsylvania roots is leaving after only three years.

1 month ago

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a plate of Thanksgiving food
Science

What’s the best way to dispose of leftovers this Thanksgiving?

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, there is about a 25% increase in food waste, according to the nonprofit organization the Ecology Center.

1 month ago

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Food Bank of Delaware mobile food pantry
Community

‘Huge demand’: Delaware food pantries see long lines for free Thanksgiving dinners

The Food Bank of Delaware has been serving thousands of Delawareans across the state ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

1 month ago

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Community

Here is where you can get a free Thanksgiving meal in Philly or donate to help those in need

Local nonprofits are providing free food ahead of Thanksgiving to help curb food insecurity in Philadelphia. The moms of Eagles players join in to make the holiday memorable.

1 month ago

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Cows on a farm
Science

Pennsylvania mandates ‘precautionary’ testing of dairy farm milk for avian influenza

Testing samples will be taken about every two weeks from tankers that are transporting dairy farm milk to processing plants.

1 month ago

The Transportation Security Administration has listed Thanksgiving foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpoint. (Transportation Security Administration)
Community
NPR

Bringing Thanksgiving food on a plane? Here is what you should know

When in doubt, TSA says to consider this: "If it's a solid item, then it can go through a checkpoint."

1 month ago

FILE - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to reporters at the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola, N.Y. on Aug. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, Pool)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?

Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Kate Jacoby pours sauce on food
Community
Billy Penn

12 vegan restaurants you must visit in Philly

From staples of the city’s food scene to local favorites, check them out and celebrate World Vegan Month.

1 month ago

a meatball sandwich
Education

Fighting hunger at school: N.J. lawmakers working on plans to expand free school meals for all students

N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.

1 month ago

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With RFK Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary, he may have the opportunity to push forward the agenda of his 'Make American Healthy Again' movement. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Health
NPR

RFK Jr. wants to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ He could face a lot of pushback

MAHA has set its sights on big food and big pharma, arguing that these industries use lobbying power to maximize profits at the expense of the country's health.

1 month ago

2-liter sodas on a shelf
Science

Did Philadelphia’s soda tax have an impact on people’s health?

A new study shows the soda tax made a small difference in slowing down weight gain, which researchers argue is still important.

2 months ago

Listen 1:44
A closeup of a Wawa sign
Community

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal straw inside the now-recalled tumblers can cut a user’s mouth and/or fingers.

2 months ago

BonChon chicken being placed into cups
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Food critic Craig LaBan reveals best restaurants in Greater Philadelphia Area

The Philly food scene is bursting with flavor and creativity, so we’re going through the list of best restaurants in our region, from West Chester to Camden and more.

Air Date: October 24, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 46:06
McDonald's meal
Health

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak

About 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald's outbreak, and one has died, with ages ranging from 13 to 88, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2 months ago

a Bassetts worker hands ice cream to a customer
Community

America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why

The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that sells insurance on export deals.

2 months ago

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