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In the conclusion to this award-nominated story by Ben Seal, teachers in Philly are overextended and struggling to meet ever-changing curricula and the new frontier of AI. Notwithstanding, the impact on students' lives is their guiding light.

After a recent social media flurry over food poisoning allegations at Philly restaurants, Victor Fiorillo starts asking questions.

Political tension, pandemic learning loss, cell phones everywhere, and the AI takeover of everything. All before the morning bell rings. On this episode we dive into the modern challenges of teaching in Philadelphia in this award-nominated story by Ben Seal.

The headlines change by the minute: Oil prices up! Stocks down! Ceasefire on! Ceasefire off! So what's a Philadelphian to make of their money during this latest Mideast conflict? Experts weigh in.

Your weekly long listen is here.  (Start) Dave Grohl's Huge Surprise at Foo Fighters Show (8:20) One Easy Revenue-Raising Idea for Philly (11:50) The Best Pub in Montco ... Overlooks a Wawa? (14:55) Dear Kimberly | Will I Ever Find My "Special Someone"? (21:20) How the "Michelin Bump" Changed Provenance (27:35) Dinah's Liberation

Inside a 300-year-old mill, a bowl of fire-roasted tomato soup and a soft pilsner reveal the unpretentious soul of Concordance Ferments. It's a hobbit's paradise.

There are only two options for generating more money to fund schools and city services, writes former City Councilmember Allan Domb. One way is clearly better than the other.

Six months after Philly's first Michelin announcement, Jason Sheehan chats with chef Nich Bazik about what having a star has done for his restaurant.

And what do I do while I wait? If you have a question for Kimberly, fill out this form and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode.

Main Line musician and Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen taught the band's new drummer when the latter was just a kid. Dave Grohl thanked him by name.

WURD's Dr. James Peterson looks at the story of a woman enslaved at Stenton in 1776, which brings up more questions than answers. 

Your weekly long listen is here.  (START) Hallmark's "Temu Cheesesteaks" Spark Outrage in Philly (6:30) Philly's Coolest Wine Bar Is Inside a Vintage Shop (10:30) Is Philly's Jeopardy! Champ Single? (18:25) Should Philly Restaurants Add Auto-Gratuity During the World Cup? (23:40) Mother's Day Is an Unhappy Day for Millions (29:55) Philly Is Eating Better Than Ever (44:35) Fix the Sidewalks!

The answer is, well, a little bit complicated. He's polyamorous. Victor Fiorillo called up Greg Shahade to ask a few more questions.

Once a month at Ace Vintage, Bar Mish Mish hosts what is best described as "a Philly equivalent to a European plaza." The magic of this place may be its fleeting nature.

With so many visitors from non-tipping cultures traveling to the city, there's a proposal on the table from the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to automatically add a 20% gratuity.

One West Philly woman wants to help through "grief weaving." Victor Fiorillo explains.

Philly Mag food writer Chloé Pantazi-Wolber joins the show to talk about her recent article, Where Philly's 2026 James Beard Nominess Like to Eat (and Drink).