Philadelphia Community Podcast
1,575 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -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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What's Going On - Hispanic Fiesta, Toxic Masculinity & Going Solar
June 27, 2019 20:10 - 30 minutes - 12.3 MBAs we head into the Fourth of July Week –There are tons of free events during Welcome America of course including the signature concert and fireworks at the art museum. You can check out the full schedule at welcomeamerica.com. But the fun continues with Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta next Saturday and Sunday at Penns landing – we’ll talk with Concilio’s Executive Director Adonis Banegas – the food and music are awesome. https://elconcilio.net/event/hispanic-fiesta-2019-part-of-pecos-multicultu...
Insight Pt II The Cyber School Option, Hispanic Fiesta & Recording Artist Ashli Rice
June 27, 2019 20:05 - 30 minutes - 12 MBThere are tons of free events during Welcome America of course including the signature concert and fireworks at the art museum. You can check out the full schedule at welcomeamerica.com. But the fun continues with Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta next Saturday and Sunday at Penns landing – we’ll talk with Concilio’s Executive Director Adonis Banegas – the food and music are awesome. https://elconcilio.net/event/hispanic-fiesta-2019-part-of-pecos-multicultural-series/ We’re pulling up an intervi...
Insight Pt 1 From the Archives - Patrisse Khan Cullors Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter
June 27, 2019 20:01 - 16 minutes - 6.74 MBThis is an interview from the archives with Artist, organizer, educator, and popular public speaker, Patrisse. In 2013, Patrisse co-founded the global movement with the viral twitter hashtag #BlackLivesMatter which has since grown to an international organization with dozens of chapters around the world fighting anti-Black racism. In January 2016, Patrisse Cullors published her memoir, “When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir.” https://patrissecullors.com/
Is Cyber School Right for Your Child? Conversation with Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
June 21, 2019 19:36 - 13 minutes - 5.3 MBFamilies look for the best fit for their kids when it comes to K-12 schools. About 33K school age children in PA have elected to attend a cyber school. We’ll take a look at why students choose cyber with folks who’ll also address some recent criticism of online schooling. Joining me are Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School’s Doug Wessels, Director of Public Affairs and Accountability, and Laura Afshari, current PA Virtual teacher. https://www.pavcsk12.org/
What's Going On - What to do If You have a Rare Disease and PA Virtual Charter School
June 21, 2019 19:34 - 30 minutes - 12.2 MBRomy Bronstein was a medical mystery. After a back operation Romy started feeling pretty terrible, was falling a lot and for a long while doctors had no idea what the problem was –then she was misdiagnosed. When Romy finally got her correct diagnosis it turns out she had a rare disease Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction. Then she was told there was no cure. Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with Romy about her journey that has l...
Dr. Yvette Jackson from Devereux on the Challenges Facing LGBTQ Youth.
June 21, 2019 19:29 - 9 minutes - 3.94 MBAs we come to near the end of Pride month – we take a look at the challenges of LGBTQ youth with Dr. Yvette Jackson Devereux Arizona’s Assistant Executive Director, a recognized leader in LGBTQ Health care. http://www.devereux.org/site/PageServer?pagename=june_awareness_month_2019
Nominate a Journalist for the 2019 PABJ Awards!
June 21, 2019 19:27 - 7 minutes - 2.81 MBGreat journalism is key to a strong democracy and you have a chance to nominate Black journalists who’ve reported on the African American Community and championed the issues of diversity and inclusion - thanks to the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists – but today (Sunday June 23rd)is your last chance to nominate. http://www.phillyabj.com/ https://pabj.submittable.com/submit?fbclid=IwAR2-89DUV-iSaNSlUQSxtmQCjyWez6daB7GOpMuxiLnz85ee_MYIQFU5V9c
Tandem & Keystone First Family of Health Plans host 4th Annual Tandem Weekend 2019 in Chester
June 21, 2019 19:26 - 9 minutes - 3.84 MBIt’s officially summer as of June 20th and I hope you all have plans to get away or at least have family over for a barbecue. If you’re looking for a wonderful series of family focused events – you to look no further than Tandem in Chester June 27-30th sponsored by recording artist, producer and Chester Native Jahlil Beats and Keystone Family of Health Plans. I can’t tell you how impressed I was with Jahlil – working with superstars like Jay-Z, Meek Mill but still grounded and still committ...
Insight Pt II 2019 Tandem in Chester, Nominate a Journalist for PABJ Award & LGBTQ Youth
June 21, 2019 19:25 - 31 minutes - 12.5 MBIt’s officially summer as of June 20th and I hope you all have plans to get away or at least have family over for a barbecue. If you’re looking for a wonderful series of family focused events – you to look no further than Tandem in Chester June 27-30th sponsored by recording artist, producer and Chester Native Jahlil Beats and Keystone Family of Health Plans. I can’t tell you how impressed I was with Jahlil – working with superstars like Jay-Z, Meek Mill but still grounded and still committ...
Insight Part I - Students Inspire at the 2019 City Wide Commonwealth Diploma Graduation
June 21, 2019 19:11 - 13 minutes - 5.48 MBWe’re going to start off this morning with some inspiration. The Philadelphia Office of Adult Education along with many generous sponsors including Comcast help the 2019 the citywide graduation at Temple University for students who passed their GED of HiSet exam and were entitled to receive their Commonwealth Diploma, There were some wonderful speakers including two graduates. Executive Director of the Office of Adult Education H. Naomie Nyanungo introduced them. http://philaliteracy.org/
Never Heard of Padel? It Could be the Next Big Thing in Racquet Sports.
June 17, 2019 21:13 - 8 minutes - 3.54 MBFirst I have to tell you I’d never heard of a racquet sport called Padel. Padel is in fact a sport that it’s advocate hopes will take root in the US the way it has in the rest of the world and we can experience it right here in Philadelphia. There’s an event kicking off the opening of a Padel pop up Friday 6-21 from 5-8 at Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center - 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127. https://allracquetsports.com/padel/
Alexa Houser & Ambrosia Matthews- How To Live A Happier, Healthier, More Harmonious Life
June 17, 2019 21:05 - 12 minutes - 5.18 MBI have to admit – I’m very open minded when it comes to trying new things even though they may not fall inside the mainstream. Today I speak with Alexa Houser and Ambrosia Matthews - you’ve gotta love that name ambrosia about their work Alexa does work that involves tapping to unlock physical and emotional blocks– we’ll explain or and Ambrosia is a medium. Like I said – open mind :) Check out their podcast Inner Bloom about how to live a happier, healthier, more harmonious life, as y...
Chantelle Agbro - author of My Soul Told On Me
June 17, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MBOne of the joys of mentoring is seeing your mentee grow into their potential. I speak with my former intern Chantelle Agbro who has taken her love of writing and produced a book aimed at connecting with the challenges many of us face as we go from girls to women. There will be a Book Launch for My Soul Told on Me Sat, 22 June Open Space 22 Jun, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Open Space, 1014 N Marshall St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 https://www.chantelleadanna.com/
What to do about Black Women's High Maternal Death Rate? A Conversation w/Dr. David M. Jaspan Einstein Medical Center
June 17, 2019 20:55 - 10 minutes - 4.03 MBIt probably won’t come as a surprise to you but there is a higher rate of maternal deaths for women of color. I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. David Jaspan, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Einstein Healthcare Network who says the time has come for a major paradigm shift in gynecologic care. Jaspan describes Einstein’s efforts to serve this at risk group. https://www.einstein.edu/obstetrics-and-gynecology
The Cameron Group - Building Young Men from the Inside Out.
June 17, 2019 20:50 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MBI chat with Jonathan Cameron founder of the Cameron Group dedicated to building young men from the inside out. The Cameron Group presents its 3rd Annual Leadership Conference for Boys Color. The purpose of this conference is to empower, educate and uplift boys of color. This year’s topic is “It takes a village to raise a Leader". The Cameron Group will offer workshops on Trauma, Finances, Character Development. Parents will be offered a workshop on " Helping your son deal with separation and ...
What's Going On - Padel - the Next Big Thing in Racquet Sports and Inner Bloom Podcast
June 14, 2019 20:37 - 27 minutes - 10.9 MBThis is Insight a show about empowering our community. I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill It probably won’t come as a surprise to you but there is a higher rate of maternal deaths for women of color. I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. David Jaspan, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Einstein Healthcare Network who believes the time has come for a major paradigm shift in gynecologic care. One of the joys of mentoring is seeing your mentee grow into their potential. I spe...
Insight Pt II Preventing Maternal Deaths, Saving Young Men and author Chantelle Agbro
June 14, 2019 20:32 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis is Insight a show about empowering our community. I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill It probably won’t come as a surprise to you but there is a higher rate of maternal deaths for women of color. I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. David Jaspan, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Einstein Healthcare Network The time has come for a major paradigm shift in gynecologic care. One of the joys of mentoring is seeing your mentee grow into their potential. I speak with my...
Insight PT I Fathers and Children Together - F.A,C.T
June 14, 2019 20:31 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBI’m Loraine Ballard and this is Insight a show about empowering our community. On this Father's Day day I couldn’t think of anything better than to bring you excerpts from an evening I spent at the old SCI Graterford prison a couple of years ago – where men along with their children and the moms attended a graduation behind the walls for the FACT Program – Father’s and Children together – let’s listen.
What Parents Should Know Before They Sign Up Their Kids for Summer Camp.
June 07, 2019 22:29 - 11 minutes - 4.73 MBParents - time is running out to sign up your kids to summer camp! To help you procrastinators we have Andy Pritikin former President of the American Camp Association current owner of Liberty Lake Day Camp in Columbus NJ. https://www.acacamps.org/ https://libertylakedaycamp.com/
Marc Bernstein The Fiscal Therapy Solution 1.0 - A Six-Step Process to Financial Health
June 07, 2019 22:27 - 10 minutes - 4.04 MBSometimes when I go through my finances I feel as though I need therapy. Which brings us to Marc Bernstein the author of The Fiscal Therapy Solution 1.0 - A Six-Step Process to Financial Health who thinks finances should go beyond just the numbers. https://www.amazon.com/Fiscal-Therapy-Solution-1-0-Financial/dp/1949639061
Evoluer House - Girl Mentoring Done Right
June 07, 2019 22:25 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBThere are few things more vital than guiding our young people through this crazy world. I’m going to tell you about Evoluer House, a mentoring, development and workforce development program for girls who have a record of 100 percent attending college. I speak to Cheryl Wadlington, the founder and two of the graduates of the program. The program fills up quickly for this free program. Go here to register for the summer programs the Evoluer Personal Development Workshop and the Youth Workf...
AIDS Education Month with Philadelphia FIGHT
June 07, 2019 22:24 - 7 minutes - 2.89 MBWhen I started covering HIV and AIDS many years ago – an AIDS diagnosis was a death sentence and I lost some friends to the disease. I never thought I would live to see the day when people could talk about the possibility of HIV and AIDS cases getting to zero – but I have – I learned that at Philadelphia Fight’s annual AIDS Education Month summit. We’ll tell you what they have in store for this week with Tashina Okarie and Evon Burton from Philadelphia Fight. https://fight.org/
Surprising New Facts about Black Women & Breast Cancer with Dr. Lucile L. Adams-Campbell AACR
June 07, 2019 22:23 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBI hope you’re all joining me at the third annual Sista Strut sponsored by WDAS FM and Power 99 with some of the proceeds going to the American Association for Cancer Research. I interviewed former AACR Board member Dr. Lucile Adams- Campbell who shares some alarming news about breast cancer rates among women of color as well proactive steps women can take to empower themselves during the diagnosis and treatment journey. https://www.aacr.org https://wdasfm.iheart.com/featured/sista-strut-phi...
What's Going On The Fiscal Therapy Solution, Advice on Summer Camps & AIDS Education Month
June 07, 2019 22:22 - 30 minutes - 12.4 MBSometimes when I go through my finances I feel as though I need therapy. Which brings us to Marc Bernstein the author of The Fiscal Therapy Solution 1.0 - A Six-Step Process to Financial Health who thinks finances should go beyond just the numbers. https://www.amazon.com/Fiscal-Therapy-Solution-1-0-Financial/dp/1949639061
INSIGHT PT II Evoluer House - Girl Mentoring Done Right, Black Women& Breast Cancer & AIDS Education MOnth
June 07, 2019 22:21 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MBThere are few things more vital than guiding our young people through this crazy world. I’m going to tell you about Evoluer House, a mentoring, development and workforce development program for girls who have a record of 100 percent attending college. I speak to Cheryl Wadlington, the founder and two of the graduates of the program. The program fills up quickly for this free program. Go here to register for the summer programs the Evoluer Personal Development Workshop and the Youth Workf...
Insight Pt. One Fathers Day Rally Committee - with Co Founder Bilal Qayyum
June 07, 2019 22:17 - 14 minutes - 5.74 MBI speak with Bilal Qayyum, Co-founder and President of the Father’s Day Rally Committee which is celebrating 30 years with a week of events the Father’s Photoshoot June 10th at the Philadelphia Museum of Art , the Annual Fatherhood Awards Ceremony and Reception 6-14 and the 30th Annual Father’s Day Picnic & 8th Annual Jackie Robinson/Roberto Clemente Unity Softball Game 6-16. For the complete schedule go to https://fathersrally.com/events/
Fighting for Clean Air - Clean Air Council
May 31, 2019 18:08 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBIf you think the quality of our air is going downhill – you’re right – but there’s a great organization working to clean it up. I chat with Katie Edwards from the Clean Air Council who tells us how we can help. https://cleanair.org/
Dance with The Community Bollywood Dance Project
May 31, 2019 18:05 - 9 minutes - 3.76 MBI’m a huge fan of those wonderful dance routines in Bollywood movies. I speak with Swati Chaturvedi about Community Bollywood Dance Project which brings the joy of this style of dance to communities https://communitybollywooddanceproject.com/
The Fab Journey of Stephanie Monseu from Art Student to Ringmaster for The Big Apple Circus
May 31, 2019 18:01 - 12 minutes - 4.92 MBThere’s something magical about the circus. I speak to Stephanie Monseu – about her fascinating journey from art student to Ringmaster at The Big Apple Circus which is in the Philadelphia area through June 16th. https://bigapplecircus.com/
Considering Cyber Charter School with Maurice Flurie Commonwealth Charter Academy
May 31, 2019 17:59 - 9 minutes - 3.75 MBHave you ever wondered about cyber charter schools? I chat with the CEO of Commonwealth Charter Academy - Maurice Flurie who tells us how this online school works, the students who could benefit from enrolling and how they support social interaction with field trips and meet ups at CCA. https://ccaeducate.me/
What's Going On: Big Apple Circus' Fab Ringmaster, Want to learn Bollywood Dance?, Fighting for Clean Air
May 31, 2019 17:51 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThere’s something magical about the circus I speak with the truly fabulous Stephanie Monseu – about her fascinating journey from art student to Ringmaster at the Big Apple Circus which is in the Philadelphia are through June 16th. https://bigapplecircus.com/ I’m a huge fan of those wonderful dance routines in Bollywood movies. I talk with Swati Chaturvedi about Community Bollywood Dancing which brings the joy of this style of dance to communities. https://communitybollywooddanceproject.c...
Insight Pt. II The Fabulous Big Apple Circus Ringmaster, Community Bollywood Dance Proj. & Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
May 31, 2019 17:44 - 32 minutes - 12.9 MBThere’s something magical about the circus. I speak to Stephanie Monseu – about her fascinating journey from art student to Ringmaster at The Big Apple Circus which is in the Philadelphia area through June 16th. https://bigapplecircus.com/ I’m a huge fan of those wonderful dance routines in Bollywood movies. I speak with Swati Chaturvedi about Community Bollywood Dance Project which brings the joy of this style of dance to communities https://communitybollywooddanceproject.com/ Have you e...
Insight Pt 1 Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati - Tips on Self Publishing with D.A. Rhodes
May 31, 2019 17:41 - 14 minutes - 5.95 MBGuest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati interviews author D.A. Rhodes Executive Director of Rhodes Literary a non-profit dedicated to Bringing Literacy to Life for children and adults through scholarships and writing workshops. Vanesse also interviews Chantelle Agbro the author of My Soul told On Me for her monthly feature “What is Philadelphia Reading?” Links: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Author/WHY-The-Novel-by-DA-Rhodes-151896234892836/ https://www.therhodesliterarygroup.com/
Hands Only CPR Saved Stephanie Austin - Now She Wants Us All to Learn How.
May 22, 2019 18:35 - 11 minutes - 4.56 MBOnly about 46 percent of people who experience an out of hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help they need before professional help arrives. Stephanie Austin was lucky her husband was able to administer hands on CPR when she suffered sudden cardiac arrest. Now she volunteers for the American Heart Association to spread the word about the importance of getting CPR training. Loraine spoke to Stephanie about National CPR and AED Awareness week and the ways citizens can get access t...
Could an 8 Year Old Raise Million for Pediatric Cancer Research? She Sure Did - Alex's Lemonade
May 22, 2019 18:32 - 11 minutes - 4.56 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Liz Scott the co-founder of Alex’s Lemonade Foundation which raises millions of dollars to advance research in curing pediatric Cancer. Liz talks about her remarkable daughter Alex who by the time she succumbed to cancer at the age of 8 – raised more than a million dollars to help doctors find a cure. Her legacy continues as her foundation marks its 15th Anniversary. Liz talks about Lemonade Days, an annual week-long event in which supporters are encoura...
Why I Serve. U.S. Army Sergeant Major Daniel A. Dailey
May 22, 2019 18:28 - 8 minutes - 3.45 MBU.S. Army Sergeant Major Daniel A. Dailey is the youngest person to have held that position. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to Dailey about opportunities available in the Army for training, education and careers. https://www.goarmy.com
How Seniors can Rock The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Senior Games
May 22, 2019 18:27 - 7 minutes - 3.01 MBThe Philadelphia Senior Games are Olympic-style sports, games, and fitness event for adults ages 50+. Games include sports like basketball, swimming, and track & field. Billiards, bowling, and table games are also available to play. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Barbara Gillette Director of Older Adult Services for Parks and Recreation Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Senior Games happening June 8-14th •Father Judge High School (3301 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136) •West Oak ...
What's Going On - Why I serve in the Army, Alex's Lemonade & Why You Should Learn CPR
May 22, 2019 18:25 - 31 minutes - 12.8 MBI’m Loraine Ballard Morrill and this is What’s Going On – a show about community. The name Alex Scott –may not ring a bell but if I say Alex’s Lemonade – I bet you know what I’m talking about. I speak with Liz Scott of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation about her remarkable child who raised a million dollars for pediatric cancer research before she died of cancer at the age of 8. Liz talks about the extraordinary legacy of her daughter. Do you know hands only CPR? I do thanks to th...
Insight Pt II Why I serve the U.S. Army, 2019 Philadelphia Senior Games & HandsOnly CPR Saves Lives
May 22, 2019 18:04 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBI’m Loraine Ballard Morrill. In honor of memorial day we speak with U.S. Army Sergeant Major of the Daniel A. Dailey is the youngest person to have held that position I know Hands only CPR thanks to the American Heart Association. And we’ll tell you why you should learn how. If you’re 50 plus I have a fun event for you. It’s the 2019 Philadelphia Senior Games where our seasoned men and women join in Olympic-style sports, games, and fitness event for adults ages 50+. First – if you’re look...
Insight Pt. I Good Paying Census Jobs and Why an Accurate Count Matters for the 2020 Census
May 22, 2019 18:01 - 15 minutes - 6.25 MBEvery 10 years, the United States Constitution requires a count (or "census") of all residents. The census collects details on the entire country’s population. This information is used to determine representation in Congress, distribution of nearly 7 billion dollars in federal funding for state and communities and allocate resources for job creation, housing, infrastructure and more. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Stephanie Reid director of Philly Counts and Jane Konstanty - Assista...
Philadelphia Can Help You Go Solar But Don't Wait!
May 17, 2019 21:19 - 8 minutes - 3.48 MBThe tax credit for converting your home to solar runs out at the end of 2019. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Laura Rigell Solar Manager for the Philadelphia Energy Authority about how you can go solar. http://solarizephilly.org/
When You flick on the light switch you can thank the Grid - with Stu Bressler Sr. PJM
May 17, 2019 21:15 - 10 minutes - 4.05 MBWe take it for granted that when we turn on a light switch the light will go on – but did you ever wonder about the complicated grid that makes that happen? Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with an expert on the matter Frederick S. “Stu” Bresler Sr. Vice President of Operations and Markets for PJM which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini...
5-19 How the Pennsylvania Ballet is Spreading the Love of Dance to the Community
May 17, 2019 21:14 - 11 minutes - 4.57 MBBefore her path moved to radio – Loraine Ballard Morrill was a dance major. She spoke with Sarah Cooper Director of Community Engagement Pennsylvania Ballet about their programs designed to get young people and the community to love dance as much as she does. http://paballet.org/community-engagement/
College Possible - Supporting The First in Families to Attend College
May 17, 2019 21:12 - 10 minutes - 4.15 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks to Jen Weikert, College Possible Executive Director and Camellia Brown College Possible participant about the program that provides tools and support for students who are the first in their family to attend college. http://www.collegepossible.org/
5-19 Fathers and Children Together - Strengthening Family Bonds with Dad behind the Walls
May 17, 2019 21:11 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill has worked with a dedicated group of men at SCI Phoenix as well as their community partners in the program called F.A.C.T - Fathers and Children Together. This program works to strengthen bonds between the men behind the walls and their children and help break the cycle of incarceration within families and ease the way for the men as they transition back into society. Loraine speaks with Connie Grier, Board member of the FACT experience and Assaya Anderson and her 11...
5-19 Bill Golderer United Way of SE PA on Ending Poverty
May 17, 2019 21:10 - 12 minutes - 5.02 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern PA. He's got some bold ideas for breaking the cycle of poverty in Philadelphia. Golderer might just be the kind of positive disrupter to move the needle. https://www.unitedforimpact.org/
5-19 What's Going On Pennsylvania Ballet, Going Solar in Philly and "What Exactly is the Grid?'
May 17, 2019 21:09 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MBBefore her path moved to radio – Loraine Ballard Morrill was a dance major. She spoke with Sarah Cooper Director of Community Engagement Pennsylvania Ballet about their programs designed to get young people and the community to love dance as much as she does. http://paballet.org/community-engagement/ The tax credit for converting your home to solar runs out at the end of 2019. Loraine speaks with Laura Rigell Solar Manager for the Philadelphia Energy Authority about how you can go solar. h...
5-19 Insight Pt II Fathers and Children Together and College Possible
May 17, 2019 21:01 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill has worked with a dedicated group of men at SCI Phoenix as well as their community partners in the program called F.A.C.T - Fathers and Children Together. This program works to strengthen bonds between the men behind the walls and their children and help break the cycle of incarceration withing families and ease the way for the men as they transition back into society. Loraine speaks with Connie Grier, Board member of the FACT experience and Assaya Anderson and her ...
Insight Pt II Ending Poverty with Bill Golderer United Way of SEPA
May 17, 2019 20:52 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern PA. He's got some bold ideas for breaking the cycle of poverty in Philadelphia. Golderer might just be the kind of positive disrupter to move the needle. https://www.unitedforimpact.org/
5-12 Go Topless Day sponsored by Extreme Terrain May 18
May 10, 2019 21:16 - 8 minutes - 3.49 MBDid you know that May 18th is Go Topless Day? It’s not what you think. It’s a nationwide annual tradition for Jeep owners to take off their vehicle tops for the summer while raising money for local charities of their choice. Loraine spoke to Andrew Voudouris, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer for Turn 5 whose brand Extreme Terrain is the national sponsor. https://www.extremeterrain.com/go-topless-day-main.html