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Immigrant food chain workers continue to push for the right to drive legally

Immigrants’ rights groups, workers and their families have been calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for drivers’ licenses – a proposal that has failed to get traction in previous years.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Consider making less food and composting leftovers this Thanksgiving, experts say

By composting leftovers, a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, people can help reduce the amount of trash being dumped into landfills.

By NPR

This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey

One simple hack for roasting whole birds is to choose a different kind of pan — a low-rimmed baking sheet with the bird propped on a V-shaped rack.

By NPR

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Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a ‘tripledemic’

The country is now dealing with a different kind of threat — an unpredictable confluence of old and new respiratory pathogens.

By NPR


Turkey demand for Thanksgiving remains strong, Pennsylvania farmers say, despite inflation costs and a deadly avian flu

Pennsylvania is among the top 10 states in the country for year-round turkey production.

By Staff

Airports across Pennsylvania brace for Thanksgiving travel rush

From Wednesday through Sunday, more than 362,000 passengers are expected to arrive and depart from the Philadelphia International Airport.

By Staff

Watch An Arthur Thanksgiving

The special will broadcast on WITF TV and WITFK PBS KIDS 24/7 leading up to Thanksgiving
By Christina Zeiders

Giving Thanks

By Fred Vigeant/WITF

Turkey Confidential from The Splendid Table

Turkey Confidential is The Splendid Table’s annual Thanksgiving show.

By Fred Vigeant/WITF
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