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Jason Sheehan breaks down this week in Philly restaurant news. For tickets to "Prehistoric Pours," click here. And visit this story on the web for the full roundup.

The century-long history of the iconic Thanksgiving sandwich, from a peanut butter-mayo-turkey combo (yuck!) to convenience store stardom.  

The commonwealth is surprisingly forward-thinking when it comes to clinical uses for cannabis.

One family's quest for justice in a 90 year old Delaware County murder case should make us question who we are as a country.

Now that you have the votes, here's our wishlist of eight issues we'd like to see Pennsylvania tackle.

Hours after the controversial ride ended, Victor Fiorillo spoke with owner Marti Lieberman about her decision to do business during the infamous Philly Boycott Ride.

Alzheimer's research is increasingly looking beyond memory symptoms to what's happening in the brain's blood vessels, inflammation, and cellular systems. Two Temple Health researchers, Dr. Silvia Fossati and Dr. Neeraj Dubey, discuss how these advances may lead to a promising new therapy. 

Your weekly long listen is here: (Start) Reflections on Election Day: You Can't See Everything (5:45) The Best Martinis in Philly Right Now (9:40) Can We Win the Data Center Fight? (20:00) America Proved We Are All Heroes (29:20) The Holidays Are Coming (34:50) Growing Up Later and Living Longer (40:50) The Art of Living with Pat Croce

Victor Fiorillo breaks it all down in this week's Philly News, By the Numbers.

Forget the labels and the horse-race calculations about election night winners and losers. Larry Platt says Tuesday night heralded the emergence of a DIY political generation…and a return to a community-based philosophy.

The boundaries between pediatricians, general practitioners, and geriatricians are shifting.

Dirty, dry, and distinctly different, these featured martinis are made with a twist. And join us for Philadelphia magazine's Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, happening tonight, Thursday, November 5, from 6:30-9:00. Get your tickets here. 

This year's midterms contest had something in common with the year's most talked-about film.

Recently, the former Sixers owner, eccentric trainer, television host, bar owner, pirate enthusiast and spiritual guru sat before a crowded room with his longtime friend, Larry Platt, to talk about his new book, Enjoy Your Self Now!   "To live a joyfully fulfilled life is our true purpose," Croce told the attendees. Here, the conversation from that night which brought tears to eyes and quiet commi...

This David and Goliath battle has been going on for two years now. What it means for Philly — and the rest of the country.

Here are a few tips for preparing your budget now.

Election Day has arrived and this time around the federal government has been trying to place its thumb on the scales in unprecedented ways. Here then, a few tips for how to de-escalate the situation if someone attepts to impede your right to vote. Follow this link to read our full guide on voting and de-escalation.

...you don't talk about the West Philly Dumpster Derby. It's a hush-hush and joyous affair.

Iconic chef, photographer and entrepreneur Reuben "Big Rube" Harley chats with Jakai Bishop, a North Philadelphian who went from "Top Model" to Philly construction sites. "I learned so much from working in a male-dominated industry," she said. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of Big Rube's most charismatic friends.

Your weekly long listen is here: (START) Bizarre Silk City Incident Takes Bad Service to a New Level (11:10) The Two Ballot Questions You Need to Know This Tuesday (18:05) Who Wants to Buy the Old Tony Luke's? (24:20) Two Delicious Ideas for the Halloween Weekend (26:45) Flying to Israel to Vote Against / For Bibi (33:45) We Analyzed 311 Tickets and Discovered Why Some Are Successful (40:05) What...

On this episode of Dear Kimberly, one listener's roommates (and dear friends) have turned out to be problematic to live with. How can she convince them to be more responsible?

Victor Fiorillo gives you a data-driven look at this week in review—and the week to come.

On a spooky episode of The Special, Jason Sheehan throws out a couple of things you might do this weekend (one involves a candy dispenser masquerading as a common billboard). Episode links: Halloween for Grownups: Pop-Up Bars, Spooky Soirees and More Philly Haunts The Special weekly food news round-up    

Stuffed animals. A five-year-old girl. Her mom. And teriyaki sauce. Lots of teriyaki sauce.

Real estate developer and former City Councilperson Allan Domb says we need to offer people a safe, clean, and affordable place to live.