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Locals have a lot to say about the atrocious cheesesteaks featured in Hallmark's new movie  To Philly with Love . Listen as Kae Lani Palmisano breaks down this sandwich hate crime.

A shocking number of streets in Philly don't have sidewalks. Others are poorly maintained. Can't we do something about this? Malcolm Burnley does a deep dive into what it would take to make our sidewalks better. 

Your weekly long listen is here.  (START) Inside One Couple's Cat Nightmare (8:40) Let's Talk About Dogs in the City (26:10) Pairing Haircuts With Health Care (34:05) The Petition for an Ona Judge Day (52:40) Dear Kimberly | How Can We Cope With Despair? (59:25) It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

Philly Mag's Laura Swartz and Shaunice Ajiwe join the show to talk about proper pooch etiquette. From carrying around those little green bags to bringing your pup into the store, Laura and Shaunice run through the dos and don'ts. Laura's updated guide to dog-friendly restaurants and bars can be found here. And Shaunice is the author of How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control?   

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city's most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.

In this episode, Victor Fiorillo tells the story of one South Philly couple who live with the overpowering odor of their neighbor's cats. $40,000 in attorney fees and 20 visits from inspectors have not conquered the stench that is ruining their lives.

Ronnie Polaneczky, senior editor at Philadelphia magazine, recently wrote the article "Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day." She joins Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDS, accompanied by Carl Singley who co-founded the Ona Judge Coalition, to talk about a major push to commemorate Judge with her own day.

When it feels like the world is without hope, how do we move forward each day? Kimberly McGlonn has some advice for you.  Do you have a question for Kimberly? Follow the link below to submit a question and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode. Fill out the form here

Inspired by his own medical crisis, Al Dashiell is bringing registered nurses into his Center City barber shop to help clients stay healthy. Chopped P.H.D. will hold its next screening this week, on Thursday, April 23rd, from noon until about 2 p.m. For more information,  visit this story on the web.

In this episode of Philadelphia Promise, Christine Speer Lejeune, editor-in-chief of Philadelphia magazine, sits down with author, political thinker and all-around Renaissance man Richard Vague. In his new book,  The Banker Who Made America , Vague shines a spotlight on Thomas Willing, a highly influential Philadelphian who leveraged the power of American banking to help the country win its indepe...

Your weekly long listen is here.  (START) Requiem for Fluer's (7:15) A Doctor's Prescription For ... Nature? (16:55) A Day in the Life of Philly's Rising-Star Baker (23:50) Ask Dr. Mike | What the Hell Is Up With These Season Allergies? (36:00) Gardening Beyond the Grave (41:45) Don't Look Now, But Philly Is ... Safe?

How the hell did the city pull off one of the most stunning gun violence turnarounds in the country? And why is the mayor not taking more credit for it?

What if your primary care physician gave you a script for more time outdoors? Prescribe Outside, a program from CHOP,  is doing just that . Writer Courtney DuChene visited just such a nature gathering with doctors, patients and a whole lot of kids.

The Woodlands runs a volunteer-staffed program to restore flowers to cradle graves and build community in the process. For more information on volunteering,  visit this story on the web.

We can fly spaceships around the moon, and yet folks back on Earth are constantly sneezing. Victor Fiorillo gets Dr. Mike on the phone to ask how we can alleviate our suffering in one of the worst cities in the country for seasonal allergies. 

Fleur's is a great restaurant you'll never eat at again. It demonstrates the heartbreaking reality that a remarkable menu isn't always enough to keep the lights on.

A 4 a.m. wakeup, an early workout, and a growing to-do list: Here's how Saif Manna is getting ready to open his Kensington bakery.  

Your weekly long listen is here.  (START) Colman Domingo Is About to Become a Household Name. Finally. (5:25) Surviving Trump (34:45) Dear Kimberly | What Does It Mean to Be Authentic? (39:55) I Tried It | Can a Spa Fix Your Sleep? (47:30) Are Our Kids Learning Good Now?

In the final episode of this award-nominated essay, Tom McGrath asks what it would take to set Philly on the right path and protect the city from the whims of Washington D.C.

On this episode, Laura Brzyski checks into the Four Seasons' new sleep-focused treatment —   and wakes up the next morning feeling like her rest was "earned, not chased."  

The effects of Trump's cuts are broad and deep. In this essay, nominated for an NCRM award, Tom McGrath explains how Philadelphia got so hooked on federal assistance and what it means for our future.

The West Philly actor has a  very  busy spring planned, beginning with hosting  Saturday Night Live  this week. Victor Fiorillo caught up with him for a chat.

Trump's cuts are hitting Philly hard. In this essay, nominated for an NCRM award, Tom McGrath explains why the city is uniquely vulnerable to the president's economic rampage ... and how Philadelphia can (maybe) fortify itself for the future.

When you're not sure who you really are, Kimberly McGlonn suggests looking at who you've been, and how you're growing. There are many versions of ourselves. And that's okay. Have a question for Kimberly? Fill out the form here and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode.

Budget cuts. School closures. Structural deficit. Scant academic progress. Spin from District headquarters. Larry Platt asks: Is Superintendent Watlington up to being a transformational leader?