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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.
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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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She serves up cookies, cakes — and kindness — to those without a home

A Roslyn woman makes and distributes baked goods to those experiencing homelessness every Thursday.

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Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating sisterhood: Mother-daughter duo presents a ‘Black Girl Magic Holiday’ at The Divine Lorraine

The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.

7 months ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Cooking with what you have: Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor

What’s for dinner? It’s a simple question…but sometimes it’s a heavy one. A new cookbook offers relief and a roadmap for how to cook when you don’t want to cook.

Air Date: December 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community

Food banks in New Jersey need support. Here’s how you can help

As food prices have outpaced inflation, more people are turning to food banks in New Jersey. Some locations are experiencing greater demand than at the height of the pandemic.

7 months ago

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A Tyson food product is seen in Montpelier, Vt., Nov. 18, 2011.
Community

Tyson Foods is closing 2 Philly-based meat plants, laying off more than 200 workers

The two North Philly factories are associated with Original Philly Holdings, which makes meat for cheesesteaks.

7 months ago

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Community

Haddon Heights ends its dry spell, approving the borough to issue liquor licenses. Here’s what is next

On Election Day, residents ended 120 years of barring alcohol sales with a 3-to-2 vote in favor of allowing liquor licenses in the borough.

7 months ago

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Sophia Wallace and four of her five children smile
Health

A CHOP program showed promising results for families facing food insecurity. Researchers hope more funding broadens its reach

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found nearly one in five patient families struggle to get enough food, and wanted to address it.

7 months ago

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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration building is seen behind FDA logos at a bus stop on the agency's campus in Silver Spring, Md., in 2018. Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada, and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states, were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
Health

SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled for potential salmonella contamination

The cucumber outbreak sickened 68 people, including 18 who were hospitalized, in 19 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

7 months ago

A bunch of tomatoes sitting on the counter
Community

Why you shouldn’t volunteer in person during the holidays, and how you can really help Philly’s hungry

The holiday season evokes a generous spirit, but small mutual aid groups helping the hungry can get overwhelmed. Here’s how to support them instead.

7 months ago

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.

7 months 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.

7 months 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.

7 months ago

Thanksgiving plates of turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans
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.

7 months 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.

7 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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

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