DoorDash to spend $50M on gas relief as costs surge

DoorDash said it plans to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter to help offset rising gas costs for its delivery drivers.

USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.

Philadelphia’s East Market Street welcomes 6 pop-up shops after major renovation

The 900 block of East Market Street in Philadelphia has been renovated and now features six rent-free pop up shops as part of a city-funded revitalization project, with the official opening scheduled for tomorrow.

Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."

DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation

The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.

McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

McDonald's is ending an era when it comes to soft drinks, and changes will roll out gradually as restaurants are remodeled or updated.

Second Nature recalls nut mix packages over allergy concerns

Second Nature Brands issued a recall on one of its varieties of nut mixes over the weekend because they may contain undeclared ingredients.

Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests

A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Ya Gotta Try This: Strong Brew Coffee
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Strong Brew Coffee Company stops by to tell Fox 29's Mike Jerrick more about their latte buckets.  

Delco Farmers Market launching with halal, local foods at Delcroft Center

Delco Farmers Market will open at the Delcroft Center in Folcroft on May 1, offering halal, international, and local foods, pending final inspection.

Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say

Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.