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Reuben Harley catches up with friend Jamele Ransom, who became a viral sensation for saving kids and eating Mr. Softees.

Your weekly long listen is here:  (START) Philly's Top (Hot) Dogs (3:35) Philly's Two Big James Beard Wins (9:25) Juneteenth in the Shadow of the 250th (19:35) Philly's Lezborhood (24:10) Dear Kimberly | How Can I Forge Meaningful Family Bonds? (28:15) How to Teach Kids About Money

WURD host James Peterson says the miracle of Black life — despite centuries of alienation from our American experiment — is the insistence on finding kinship with each other. 

One generation may have its estrangements, but the next doesn't need to pay the price.

A long-overdue victory and a major national title just sent a clear message to the rest of the country about the caliber of Philadelphia restaurants. You can find the full list of finalists and winners for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards here.

Lesbian bars are on the decline, but the fact that two have popped up in this South Street's micro-hood is not only bold, but feels like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

These dogs are dressed to impress. Here's where to find new breeds with bold toppings and swanky pedigrees.

With summer kicking into high gear and another wave of teens diving into their first jobs, now is the time to set them up for success.

Your weekly long listen is here: (Start) No Reservations (5:30) A School for New Moms (10:35) Doing Chemo on Mount Everest (35:45) Helping Seniors Stay at Home (40:15) Bringing Composting to More Philadelphians

A Northern Liberties-based refillery and a city-wide door-to-door composting service are teaming up to bring Philly one step close to sustainability

In the concluding episode by Larry Platt, Pat Croce helped change the direction of Philadelphia. Can he do the same for his own mind and spirit?

What does a Zen guru, Philly cheerleader, rabid pirate enthusiast, and former Sixers owner do when diagnosed with terminal cancer? Climb the world's most famous mountain, of course.

An advocate for people with disabilities sees Pennsylvanians losing their independence because of PA's gaunt reimbursement rates for at-home care. We need to make a change.

In the high-stakes battle to get a table in this town, Jason Sheehan asks if the magic of the spontaneous walk-in is losing out to the refresh button?

For many women, pregnancy comes with a vast web of support — which often vanishes postpartum. Grad Hospital resident and mom Eva Almiñana wants to close that gap with New Mom School, opening today in Rittenhouse.

Your weekly long listen is here: (Start) In Philly, The Boss Shows the Way (13:25) The Anti-ICE Supper Club (17:35) Dear Kimberly | The Fear of Failure Is Holding Me Back (22:35) I Tried It | Philly's New Wine Tour (29:25) Le Virtù's 8-Hour Eating Marathon (35:30) Beyond the Liberty Bell

For a decade, political leaders and media elites haven't known how to respond to Trumpism. Last week in a South Philly patriotic tent show revival, Bruce Springsteen provided a script.

Le Virtù's celebration of La Panarda includes fifty people, 40 courses, and 2,000 plates. Here's how — and why  — chef Andrew Wood and his crew make it happen. For tickets, follow this link .

Instead of taking the ordinary route, declare independence from the crowds and check out these six Revolutionary sites instead. For more information on these sites and events, visit this story on the web.

I have a degree, a decent salary, and a solid network. How do I find the courage to take the next professional leap? Do you have a question for Kimberly? Fill out the form here and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode.

For three years, Tiny Table Tours has been helping people eat their way through the Italian Market. Now, the small-group tour company is drinking Fishtown's best vino. Laura Brzyski gave it a try. You can find tickets for the Fishtown Wine and Drinks Tour here.

The traveling hyper-popular dinner series from Roads & Kingdoms is selling out across the country. Philly is next. Anti-ICE Supper Club at Honeysuckle 6/1 Juntos Anti-ICE Supper Club at Post Haste 6/4

You weekly long listen is here: (Start) Over the Edge (26:45) The New York-ification of Philadelphia (35:15) A Science Fair for Cocktail Lovers (40:35) The Constant Drama of Philadelphia's Sheriff (52:05) Young-Onset Alzheimer's Disease and Those in Philly Fighting It

Get ready for Field Study, a massive, nerdy drinks convention offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the world's best bars work. Visit this link for tickets.

When two Bucks County teenagers leaped to their deaths from a quarry cliff in 1983, they left a quiet suburban community in shock. "That kind of thing doesn't happen here," people thought. Then it happened again. On a special episode, we talk with the author of the original 1984 Philadelphia magazine article Over the Edge . We talk about the details of this forty-year-old story, about mental healt...