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Weather
6abc

Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State

New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.

2 months ago

Screenshots of some of the waffle products named in the recall. (TreeHouse Foods)
Health
NPR

Frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target and supermarkets are recalled over listeria risk

A number of Treehouse Foods frozen waffles are being recalled due to listeria contamination concerns.

2 months ago

(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Studio 2
Health

Should we put health warning labels on food?

The FDA is proposing warning labels on packaged food to highlight nutritional content. Would a warning label make you think twice about eating ultra-processed food?

Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 46:02
Ready-to-eat food products
Health
NPR

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here’s what to look for in your fridge

Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains.

2 months ago

A woman milks a dairy cow
Health

Raw milk could save Delaware’s dairy industry. But the risks can be life-threatening

Delaware will soon allow people to buy raw milk, but health officials say the practice has serious risks.

3 months ago

Listen 3:14
fake lunch trays with good on display
Arts & Entertainment

Food fight: The history of the school lunch at Philly’s Science History Institute

Philadelphia pioneered the school lunch 130 years ago.

3 months ago

Listen 1:46
the outside of Black Mothers in Power's community fridge
Community

Black Mothers in Power launches community fridge to tackle Wilmington food insecurity

The fridge aims to help residents facing food insecurity, an urgent need in some spots in Wilmington.

3 months ago

Listen 1:30
Kathleen Lochel holding up sugar cookies
Politics & Policy

A Hatboro, Pa. bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders

Lochel's Bakery in Hatboro has been doing its cookie poll each presidential election since 2008.

3 months ago

Studio 2
Money

What’s going on with the price of groceries?

Cooling inflation hasn’t translated to lower prices on store shelves. We’ll look at how sticker-shock over grocery costs is having an impact on consumers and voters.

Air Date: September 24, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:51
Gen Z develops new habits - less booze, less vaping, less sex
Studio 2
Health

Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex

Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?

Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:44
police car lights flashing
Courts & Law
6abc

4 Philadelphia men arrested in ‘Operation Beef Bandit’ in connection to organized cargo theft ring

Four men from Philadelphia have been arrested in New Jersey in connection to what police are calling an organized cargo theft ring.

3 months ago

Potential voters line up at the Scoop the Vote truck
Politics & Policy

Ben & Jerry’s launches ice cream campaign for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia

The founders of the ice cream company developed a new flavor to support their candidate.

3 months ago

Listen 1:21
Miss New Jersey Elizabeth Mendel and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz
Health

N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders

Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.

4 months ago

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.

4 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.

4 months ago

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