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On this episode of Dear Kimberly, one listener says everyone they know is in a relationship, but they've been on dating apps for years without luck. Kimberly McGlonn has a few words of advice and encouragement.

She gave her last 6ABC broadcast on Monday night.

Penn professor and bestselling author, Angela Duckworth, just released Situated. Victor Fiorillo called her up to ask a few questions.

In the wake of high profile cases like Lindsay Clancy, renewed focus has been paid to postpartum services that help ease the transition period for baby and mother. Other states — New Jersey, for example — have launched programs that offer free at-home post-baby visits for every new mom. Could we do the same in Philly?

Diet fads are a dime a dozen, which has only been made worse by a flood of fake AI doctors and chatbots. But Philadelphia's top medical schools are taking the culinary reins to chip away at chronic diseases and the misinformation that surrounds them.

Arts and culture drives local economies and brings us all together. So why is Philadelphia lagging so embarrisingly behind other cities?

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(START) Here's What Being an Eagles Fan Will Cost You This Season

(7:25) Bringing Water Ice to Disneyland

(12:55) One of George Washington's Enslaved Men was the First Celebrity Chef

(16:15) Can We Really Drink Five Cups of Coffee a Day?

(20:40) A Deep Dive into Philly's Fringe Festival

(52:20) A Therapy Bus for Kids

On this episode of On The Record, Victor Fiorillo sits down with Nell Bang-Jensen, CEO and director of FringeArts, the nonprofit behind Philly's 30-year-old Fringe Festival. They talk about censorship, experimental theater, and the funding cuts that have hit the arts industry. They also chat about shows in a "yam-atorium" this year and one Belgian show taking place in a box.

You can find tickets to the 2026 Fringe Festival here.

West Philly native Lemier Mitchell took a hometown staple from a food truck to the Land of Mickey and Minnie.

This Saturday, August 30th, the Oxtail Collective is celebrating the life of Hercules Posey, a culinary genius who escaped bondage at the hands of George Washington. There will be live demos, tastings, panel discussions and shopping.

Register for free programming here.

And get tickets to the Hercules Posey culinary experience here.