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Welcome to your weekly long listen: (START) How Businesses Remain Resilient During Uncertainty (5:45) Best of Philly | Helpers & Fixers (21:20) Did Doctors at Penn Just Cure Breast Cancer Recurrence? (25:50) Dear Kimberly | My Friends Only Want to Text (30:00) Could Philly See Another Measles Outbreak? (35:55) How To Actually Be a Good Neighbor

Research shows Americans are spending less time with the folks next door than just a decade ago. Roxanne Patel Shepelavy, Editorial Director of Citizen Media Group, which includes Philly Mag and The Philadelphia Citizen, joined the hosts of WHYY's Studio Two to discuss ways we can turn this trend around.

The highly contagious disease is sweeping the United States. Philly currently has zero confirmed cases — a stark difference from the city's major outbreak 30 years ago. Are we more prepared this time around?

Thirty percent of all breast cancer patients experience a potentially deadly recurrence. Scientists at Penn are pioneering techniques to target "sleeper cells" that lead to these recurrences.

From flooded basements and faulty wiring, to old cars and swimming lessons, Courtney DuChene and senior editor Ronnie Polaneczky explain why they always reach for their copy of Best of Philly when life's road bumps get in the way. 

New survey data suggests many local businesses are growing despite economic uncertainty. Here's what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn before taking the leap.

One listener says: I love my friends, but I miss talking to them in real life. What can I do to connect with them beyond the screen?

Your weekly long listen is here: (START) FBI Agents Swarm Prestigious Main Line Art Gallery (7:50) The Doctor Will See You Now — On Your Laptop (13:05) I Tried Arby's New Cheesesteak So You Don't Have To (21:10) LeBron James's Philly Connections Run Back Nearly 25 Years (26:05) Fare Thee Well, Cecily Tynan (30:00) LeBron James and the City Finally Learning to Believe in Itself (40:50) Best of Phil...

Social Beings won this year's Best Mind-Body Space in our Best of Philly Health & Self category. Editor Laura Brzyski called up the owner, Jennifer Hernandez to chat about it. And  follow this link to get your tickets to Philly Mag's blowout Best of Philly Party happening Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30 pm.

Dane Fine Art in Ardmore was closed to the public but very much open to federal investigators on Wednesday. Victor Fiorillo investigates.

Telehealth has evolved far beyond urgent-care visits. Here's why more Philadelphians are choosing a primary-care physician they may never meet in person.

Here comes this 6'8" avatar of the American Dream, to the city of our founding, where said dream is teetering. Might we invite him to our problem-solving table?  

Victor Fiorillo headed to a Delco dive bar to taste-test the new sandwich with some regulars. It did not go well.

The new Sixer first played in Philly in 2002, as a high school junior.

The Philly-famous meteorologist is leaving 6ABC after more than 30 years. Victor Fiorillo has a few thoughts.

Your weekly long listen is here: (START) Tina Fey's Favorite Pizza Shop Reopens in Delco (6:25) Roxanne Chef Finally Breaks Silence After Shut Down (14:55) Best of Philly | Archaeology, Alcohol and Best of Wine Tasting (33:00) What Is Your Doctor Actually Listening For? (37:35) Shouldn't We Be Able to Swim in Our Rivers? (45:10) How the Knicks Are Like Lincoln

One former Philadelphia Mayor pulls a few political and life lessons from the NBA Finals.

On a special episode of the podcast, food editor Kae Lani Palmisano sat down with Jill Weber, owner of Jet Wine Bar and recipient of the award for best wine tasting in the city.

Pica's Restaurant in Upper Darby announced they would be closing after 70 years. But then, with a sudden Instagram post, Pica's was back in Delco.

Why do physicians move their stethoscope around your chest and belly? What do they think your body sounds like? And what is the future of this ubiquitous tool? 

For about 10 weeks this spring, one of the most talked about restaurants in the city didn't really exist. After years of running an unlicensed restaurant, chef Alexandra Holt opens up about the crushing stress, the online hate, and her path to reopening legitimately.

A partnership of organizations has made Maryland's Baltimore Harbor swimmable again. Shouldn't Philly do the same with the Delaware and the Schuylkill?

Your weekly long listen is here: (START) Inside the Great Philadelphia Microburst Storm of 2026 (7:40) Is 311 Ignoring Poorer Neighborhoods? (12:50) Are You Philly's Best Parallel Parker? (22:50) Inside My Predatory Towing Nightmare in Philadelphia (32:15) Bryce Harper and the Explosive FanDuel Report (38:40) Do You Have Trouble Making Friends? (42:30) Meet the Philly Woman Cited for "Vandalizing"...

On this episode of Dear Kimberly, one listener writes: I love throwing parties, but I've realized I don't have many people to invite. How can I change that? Do you have a question for Kimberly? Fill out this form and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode.

Sandra Shachar Scotch-taped a sign to the area surrounding the President's House, where the Trump administration controversially replaced a slavery exhibit. She's been threatened with arrest if she does it again. Victor Fiorillo called up Shachar to learn more.