Philadelphia Community Podcast
Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM 6-7 am and 7-7:30 am on Power 99. What's Going On airs Sundays on Q102, ALT 104.5, and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.
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At every stage of life, more people are rethinking what it truly means to live well—seeking balance, connection, and affordability in an increasingly complex world. What if the future of living isn’t about going it alone, but about building community with intention? In this episode, we’re joined by Danielle Cohn, Founder and President of My Inspirement, a nonprofit platform helping people design more connected, affordable, and fulf...
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April 22, 2026 • 11 mins
May is World Heritage Month, and Philadelphia is taking center stage as the first World Heritage City in the United States. In this episode, we’re joined by Zabeth Teelucksingh, President of the Global Philadelphia Association, to talk about how this month-long celebration highlights the city’s global significance, rich history, and vibrant cultural diversity. World Heritage Month features a wide range of events across the city thr...
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April 22, 2026 • 29 mins
Today, we’re sharing two powerful stories about the impact of compassion, mentorship, and showing up for others. First, we’re joined by Monique Thomas Fillis, a dedicated direct service provider whose life changed when she stepped in to support Isaiah, a man living with Down Syndrome and Autism. What began as a professional role has grown into a nine-year bond rooted in trust, advocacy, and chosen family.
We’ll also talk about the u...
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April is Earth Month, and on this episode of Insight, we’re celebrating the beauty, impact, and future of Philadelphia’s incredible park system. Joining us is Tony Sorrentino of the Fairmount Park Conservancy to talk about how the Conservancy helps care for more than 10,000 acres of public green space across the city—and how you can be part of it. From free Earth Month events to hands-on volunteer opportunities, there are so many w...
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A powerful new investigative podcast is shining a light on a crisis that often goes unseen—the growing number of aging and dying individuals behind bars. In Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison, Cherri Gregg explores the human, moral, and financial realities facing women serving life and long-term sentences in Pennsylvania. The five-part series launches April 22, 2026, and is produced by the Temple University Logan Cen...
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April 15, 2026 • 9 mins
Today, we’re highlighting a powerful milestone for an organization that has been a lifeline for thousands of survivors across Philadelphia. Women Against Abuse is celebrating 50 years of advocacy, support, and hope—and they’re marking the occasion with a special event that brings together purpose and culinary excellence. It’s called Dish It Up, a one-of-a-kind evening featuring some of Philadelphia’s top women chefs in a spirited c...
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A powerful new investigative podcast is shining a light on a crisis that often goes unseen—the growing number of aging and dying individuals behind bars. In Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison, host WHYY’S Cherri Gregg explores the human, moral, and financial realities facing women serving life and long-term sentences in Pennsylvania. The five-part series launches April 22, 2026, and is produced by Temple University ...
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April 9, 2026 • 29 mins
April is National Donate Life Month, and on this episode of Insight, we highlight the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation. We’re joined by Gift of Life Donor Program President and CEO Richard Hasz, Jr., along with transplant recipient and ambassador Keath Gerald, who shares his powerful journey and how donation gave him a second chance at life. We also spotlight the 29th Annual Gift of Life Donor Dash, one of the nation...
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April 9, 2026 • 10 mins
April is Earth Month, and on this episode of Insight, we celebrate the beauty and impact of Philadelphia’s expansive park system. Joining us is Tony Sorrentino, CEO of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, to talk about how the Conservancy is caring for more than 10,000 acres of green space across the city—and how you can be part of it. From free Earth Month events to hands-on volunteer opportunities, there are so many ways to get involv...
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This week on What’s Going On, we spotlight the power of investing in our young people, honoring legacy, and celebrating creativity in our community. First, we talk with Darryl Bundrige of City Year Philadelphia about how Student Success Coaches are helping students in under-resourced schools thrive—and their upcoming Red Jacket Gala.
📍 Wednesday, April 29
📍 VIE, North Broad Street, Philadelphia
The evening will honor Ed Rendell as I...
📍 Wednesday, April 29
📍 VIE, North Broad Street, Philadelphia
The evening will honor Ed Rendell as I...
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April 2, 2026 • 29 mins
This week on Insight, we explore justice, education, and creativity shaping our communities.
First, we discuss a major legal decision with Quinn Cozzens of the Abolitionist Law Center. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling in Commonwealth v. Lee has declared mandatory life-without-parole sentences for second-degree murder unconstitutional—impacting more than 1,000 people across the state and raising critical questions about senten...
First, we discuss a major legal decision with Quinn Cozzens of the Abolitionist Law Center. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling in Commonwealth v. Lee has declared mandatory life-without-parole sentences for second-degree murder unconstitutional—impacting more than 1,000 people across the state and raising critical questions about senten...
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April 2, 2026 • 11 mins
Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati joins us for her monthly feature on Insight—VLS Journeys. This month, she speaks with author and pastor Michael Eric Dyson, joined by Rev. Royal S. Todd, Assistant to the Pastor at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, who share an inspiring Easter Sunday message.
For her feature, “What’s Philadelphia Reading?” Vanesse also speaks with Nyisha Chapman, Manager of Community Partnerships at Philadelphia Gas Works a...
For her feature, “What’s Philadelphia Reading?” Vanesse also speaks with Nyisha Chapman, Manager of Community Partnerships at Philadelphia Gas Works a...
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March 31, 2026 • 9 mins
How is Temple Health showing up in your neighborhood? I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill with Care that Connects. Join me for stories that uplift, inform, and inspire you to take control of your health—and connect to care right where you live.
This episode features Dr. Nina O’Connor, Chair of Family and Community Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and Reverend Mike Major, Sr. of Called to Serve CDC. Together, th...
This episode features Dr. Nina O’Connor, Chair of Family and Community Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and Reverend Mike Major, Sr. of Called to Serve CDC. Together, th...
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March 26, 2026 • 21 mins
How is Temple Health showing up in your neighborhood? I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill with Care that Connects—bringing you stories that uplift, inform, and inspire you to take control of your health and connect to care where you live.
In this episode, we explore how Temple Health and Project HOME are working together to address addiction and housing insecurity through a compassionate, coordinated approach rooted in dignity and long-term...
In this episode, we explore how Temple Health and Project HOME are working together to address addiction and housing insecurity through a compassionate, coordinated approach rooted in dignity and long-term...
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March 26, 2026 • 6 mins
How is Temple Health showing up in your neighborhood? I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill with Care that Connects—bringing you stories that uplift, inform, and inspire you to take control of your health and connect to care where you live.
In this episode, we talk with Lakisha Sturgis, Director of Community Care Management at Temple Health, and Reverend Leroy Miles of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church about how faith-based organizations are he...
In this episode, we talk with Lakisha Sturgis, Director of Community Care Management at Temple Health, and Reverend Leroy Miles of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church about how faith-based organizations are he...
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How is Temple Health showing up in your neighborhood? I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill with Care that Connects—bringing you stories that uplift, inform, and inspire you to take control of your health and connect to care right where you live.
In this episode, we’re joined by Lakisha Sturgis, Director of Community Care Management at Temple Health. With more than 20 years of experience, Lakisha is leading efforts to make healthcare more acc...
In this episode, we’re joined by Lakisha Sturgis, Director of Community Care Management at Temple Health. With more than 20 years of experience, Lakisha is leading efforts to make healthcare more acc...
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March 25, 2026 • 30 mins
This week on What’s Going On, we bring you two powerful conversations centered on healing, resilience, and the power of community.
First, we share an inspiring story born out of loss and love. After two metastatic breast cancer diagnoses in the same Philadelphia family, MBCure was created—an all-female-led nonprofit dedicated to funding research and supporting those living with metastatic breast cancer. Now in its fifth year, the or...
First, we share an inspiring story born out of loss and love. After two metastatic breast cancer diagnoses in the same Philadelphia family, MBCure was created—an all-female-led nonprofit dedicated to funding research and supporting those living with metastatic breast cancer. Now in its fifth year, the or...
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March 25, 2026 • 30 mins
This week on Insight, we spotlight community, creativity, and opportunity across our region. First, we highlight the Annual Black and Minority Business Expo, a powerful celebration of entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Hosted by the South Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the Expo takes place Saturday, April 4th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cherry Hill West High School, featuring more than 50...
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March 25, 2026 • 8 mins
On this episode of Insight, we explore how building safer, stronger communities starts with connection, trust, and meaningful engagement. We’re joined by Alim Howell of the Race for Peace Committee, an organization dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Founded by his father, Andrew Howell, the group continues to create spaces where dialogue, understanding, and unity can gr...
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March 19, 2026 • 29 mins
We explore what it takes to build stronger, more equitable communities—from economic mobility to empowering young women and preserving cultural identity. Scott Emerick of GreenLight Fund Philadelphia joins us to discuss how the organization connects communities with high-impact nonprofits to create real pathways to opportunity. Learn more at greenlightfund.org/philadelphia and follow on Facebook and LinkedIn @GreenLightFundPhiladel...
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