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What's in Philly's "gas station magic mushrooms?"

"Gas station magic mushrooms” aren’t what you think. We tested 20 products sold across the Philly area — and what we found? These aren’t real mushrooms. They’re lab-made, unregulated, and often mislabeled.
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    Ariane Datil
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    Bluesky
    Threads
    I create lifestyle and culture videos about what makes Philly a great place to live, work, and play while spotlighting Inquirer reporting across social platforms, helping people see how our work connects to their world.
    Erin Reynolds
    Bluesky
    I produce video series in partnership with desks across our newsroom that answer key questions about Philadelphia and the region. There are many ways to tell a story — I’m all about finding the one that enhances your daily scroll.
    Max Marin
    I’m an investigative reporter who works across the newsroom on fast-paced, accountability-driven stories.
    Ryan W. Briggs
    Bluesky
    I’m a Researcher on the Investigations team. I produce investigative features and help reporters across the newsroom with deep dives, public records, and backgrounding.