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.
Episodes
The Please Touch Museum is a haven for learning through play. I’ll share information The Ready-Set-School program which provides free admission Community Days on the last Sundays of June, July, and August, in partnership with the Independence Blue Cross Foundation. I speak with Patricia (Trish) D. Wellenbach, President and CEO, Please Touch Museum and Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation a...
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Oronde McClain was nearly killed by gunfire at 10 and overcame incredible odds, not only surviving but thriving as a powerful advocate for survivors of gun violence. His journey has been chronicled in news stories and documentaries, and now, a feature film about his life is in the works. I speak with Zonsiluo Gompah, President and Producer of Esther Egg Inc.
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July 25, 2024 • 9 mins
There’s an exciting partnership between Community College and Google that will give students access to certificate programs that offering skills training that could lead to life sustaining careers in tech. I speak to Rob Magliaro who is the Ecosystem Partnerships Lead at Grow with Google. More information, including how to register for courses, is available here.
Google Career Certificates
AI Essentials Google Employer Consortium
Google Career Certificates
AI Essentials Google Employer Consortium
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July 19, 2024 • 15 mins
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on the nation's journey, honor its democratic principles, and acknowledge the diverse contributions of its people. This milestone allows Americans to unite in commemorating their shared history, learning from past challenges and triumphs, and envisioning a future rooted in equality, freedom, and justice. PHILADELPHIA250 is launching the Community Advisory Comm...
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July 19, 2024 • 10 mins
Calling All Girl Bosses was developed by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) as a blueprint to give Philadelphia girls in grades 6-12 the skills they need to identify a community problem and take action to find a solution. Girls will discover their agency to make real, sustainable changes in their neighborhoods while working towards the highest awards in Girl Scouting. We speak with Kim Fraites Dow, President and CEO of ...
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We are living in politically divisive times, and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend shocked the nation. The spread of misinformation and the rise of echo chambers amplify misunderstandings and deepen divides. This environment can lead to heightened stress and anxiety as individuals navigate conflicting ideologies in their communities, workplaces, and even within their families. The challenge lie...
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We are living in politically divisive times, and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend shocked the nation. The spread of misinformation and the rise of echo chambers amplify misunderstandings and deepen divides. This environment can lead to heightened stress and anxiety as individuals navigate conflicting ideologies in their communities, workplaces, and even within their families. The challenge lie...
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July 19, 2024 • 29 mins
We are living in politically divisive times, and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend shocked the nation. The spread of misinformation and the rise of echo chambers amplify misunderstandings and deepen divides. This environment can lead to heightened stress and anxiety as individuals navigate conflicting ideologies in their communities, workplaces, and even within their families. The challenge lie...
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July 19, 2024 • 10 mins
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in 1774 and the start of the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Carpenters’ Company, a nonprofit organization founded in 1724 that owns and operates Carpenters’ Hall, is partnering with National History Day, Generation Citizen, and a network of history and civic organizations to present the Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC). The Congress features ...
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The very best nurses go above and beyond for their patients and so Its with great pleasure I interview three who are receiving recognition for their excellence through Independence Blue Cross’ Celebrate Caring – their annual campaign to recognize outstanding nurses in the Greater Philadelphia region. I speak to Allison Denman, MS, BSN, RN, SANE-A – Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, Jasmine Hudson, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC ...
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July 12, 2024 • 30 mins
The very best nurses go above and beyond for their patients and so Its with great pleasure I interview three who are receiving recognition for their excellence through Independence Blue Cross’ Celebrate Caring – their annual campaign to recognize outstanding nurses in the Greater Philadelphia region. I speak to Allison Denman, MS, BSN, RN, SANE-A – Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, Jasmine Hudson, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC ...
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July 12, 2024 • 30 mins
The very best nurses go above and beyond for their patients and so Its with great pleasure I interview three who are receiving recognition for their excellence through Independence Blue Cross’ Celebrate Caring – their annual campaign to recognize outstanding nurses in the Greater Philadelphia region. I speak to Allison Denman, MS, BSN, RN, SANE-A – Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center, Jasmine Hudson, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC ...
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July 12, 2024 • 10 mins
I speak to Wynne alexander civil right author, filmmaker investigative journalist and WDAS alum about the state of news in these polarized times.
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July 5, 2024 • 30 mins
In Street Smart Safety for Women, retired Deputy Sheriff Joy Farrow and technologist Laura Frombach, herself a survivor of a violent household, draw on their experiences both personal and professional to provide those answers. I speak to the authors about educating women in personal safety and showing them a defensive living strategy and trusting in themselves can reduce their probability of becoming a victim of a crime.
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I speak to State Senator Sharif Street about his upcoming "Community Baby Shower" on Saturday july 13th. There will be free baby supplies and a host of resources for new parents.
Event Timing: SATURDAY, July 13, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Address: Aramark Student Training & Recreation (STAR) Complex., 1816 N. 15th ST (at Montgomery)
Contact (215) 227-6161 or Aissia.Richardson@pasenate.com
https://www.senatorsharifstreet.com/bab...
Event Timing: SATURDAY, July 13, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Address: Aramark Student Training & Recreation (STAR) Complex., 1816 N. 15th ST (at Montgomery)
Contact (215) 227-6161 or Aissia.Richardson@pasenate.com
https://www.senatorsharifstreet.com/bab...
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July 5, 2024 • 9 mins
Vanesse speaks to Dr. Monique Wells, founder Entre to Black Paris about the upcoming Olympics and her company that provides historical tours of Black Paris.
https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/
Stephanie Daniel Tennis Instructor, visual art instructor and art consultant will be heading to the Olympics. Daniel provides this month's "What is Philadelphia Reading?"
https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/
Stephanie Daniel Tennis Instructor, visual art instructor and art consultant will be heading to the Olympics. Daniel provides this month's "What is Philadelphia Reading?"
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June 28, 2024 • 30 mins
It always seems too early, until it is too late. Advance directives, also known as living wills, are legal documents that allow you to name the person who should make healthcare decisions for you in case you cannot speak for yourself due to illness or injury. Advance directives also allow you to document the kinds of care you want, or do not want. I speak toJoanne Rosen, Chief Marketing & Public Affairs Officer for which offer...
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First I speak with Josette Adams founder of Sequoya and Jaylin's Gourmet Barbecue Sauce who got her start with Brown's Shoprite business incubator program. Adams is relaunching her barbecue sauce names after her children on July 1st 1-3 at Brown's Shoprite Market at 3400 Fox St.
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If I asked you to guess the number one killer of children and t...
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If I asked you to guess the number one killer of children and t...
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June 28, 2024 • 9 mins
Talk with Chad Eric Smith, Senior Director of Communications and Brand Management for Mural Arts Philadelphia about forty years of supporting art that transforms communities.
https://www.muralarts.org/
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For the first time in five years, Philadelphia FIGHT is bringing its HIV Education Summit back to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., on Thursday, June 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Keep Going, Keep Moving, A Cure is in Sight is the theme for the event Philadelphia FIGHT will spearhead in honor of AIDS Education Month. The annual summit raises awareness about the latest innovations and strategies to prevent and ...
Keep Going, Keep Moving, A Cure is in Sight is the theme for the event Philadelphia FIGHT will spearhead in honor of AIDS Education Month. The annual summit raises awareness about the latest innovations and strategies to prevent and ...
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