Bridging Philly
Bridging Philly
CATEGORY: News
From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Hosts Racquel Williams, Shara Dae Howard, and Antionette Lee examine the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference.
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Local organizations continue the fight for human trafficking awarenessJanuary is Human Trafficking Awareness month this week. Bridging Philly highlights two local organizations working to combat sex trafficking in Philadelphia and supporting women and children who experienced and…
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Bridging Philly Highlights Philadelphia's Helping Heroes in time for MLK Day of ServiceThis week Bridging Philly highlights some helping heroes just in time for Martin Luther King Day.After the devastating fire killing 12 people including 8 children in the Fairmount community, one organization sp…
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Managing Student Loan Debt in Temporary Repayment PauseThis week Bridging Philly launched its first episode focusing on managing debt, specifically Student Loans.Last year, U.S. Student Loan Debt totaled 1.6 trillion. The Biden Administration temporarily paused fed…
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End of the Year Flashpoint Special: Goal setting and self-awarenessOut with the old and in with the new! This week Flashpoint ends the year discussing goal setting and the importance of self-awareness. Local clinician and author Deana Davis joins KYW's Racquel Williams, Antion… -
A Flashpoint Flashback SpecialThis week Flashpoint brings back Northwest Victim Services Executive Director Melany Nelson and court and community advocate Wendell Louissaint to update us on their victim services and resources since the upti…
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Flashpoint: Philly Nonprofit hits the streets with pop-up events providing direct services to fight Gun ViolenceThis week Flashpoint invited the Philadelphia Citywide Coalition Project's Co-Founder Charlotte Brown and Dr. Deshawnda Williams to discuss their ongoing prevention and intervention strategies against gun viole…
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Flashpoint: Ertz Family Foundation efforts to deliver social change to North PhiladelphiaThis week Flashpoint meets up with the Ertz Family Foundation to hear their latest project initiative with the Grace and Peace Community Fellowship building. Executive Director Lisa Ertz and Program Director Ma…
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Flashpoint: The Concrete Cowgirl rounds up new changes for Philly's Urban Riding AcademyThis week Flashpoint rides out with Erin Brown, also known as The Concrete Cowgirl, and the Executive Director of Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy, on the meaning of Horsemanship and how today's youth can bene…
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Flashpoint looks back: The best segments of 2021This week Flashpoint is recapping the best of our segments from earlier this year.The podcast dives into a deep discussion on the community relationship with and trust in media. Many news outlets' have been cri…
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Flashpoint: Northwest Victim Services continue to aid victims and families as gun violence surgesThis week Flashpoint brings back Northwest Victim Services Executive Director Melany Nelson and court and community advocate Wendell Louissaint to update us on their victim services and resources since the upti…
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Flashpoint: Bringing youth to the forefront of gun violence solutionsSo far we've talked to mothers who lost their children to gun violence, community leaders working to prevent violence, and medical experts about the state of Philadelphia's gun violence crisis. This week's Flas…
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Flashpoint: Uptick in domestic homicideThis week Flashpoint discusses the domestic violence issue amid the pandemic and highlights the recent uptick in domestic homicide. Marcella Nyachogo, Assistant Director of the Bilingual Domestic Violence Progr…
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Flashpoint: Local Philly Teacher has no fear of curriculum transparencyThis week's Flashpoint is focused on education and critical race theory. KYW's Jay Scott Smith sits with Kristin Leubbert, a local Philadelphia school teacher who has taught mostly Black and Brown students, exp…
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Flashpoint: Local Sexual Violence Center Offers Bystander InterventionThe recent tragedy of the rape of a woman on public transportation last week has sparked national outrage and resentment. Many reports claimed that witnesses watched the incident transpire and took videos of it…
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Flashpoint: Help for families coping with losing an infantThis week Flashpoint is highlighting National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, which occurs every October. Marisa Brahney, a TV host from New Jersey, shares her experience in losing her first daughter…
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Flashpoint: Hispanic Heritage MonthThis week Flashpoint highlights Hispanic Heritage Month and the growth and impact the Hispanic community had in Philadelphia. CEO of PHL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Rodriguez and Hispanic Community Co…
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Flashpoint: Community relations and trust in mediaThis week Flashpoint dives into a deep discussion on the community relationship with and trust in media. Many news outlets' have been criticized for how reporters report on crime, and specifically on gun violen…
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I’m Listening: A Flashpoint special about suicide prevention and why talking about mental health mattersI'm Listening is a Flashpoint special about suicide prevention and the importance of talking about mental health. In this special edition of the show, we explore the impact of mental health in Philadelphia yout…
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Flashpoint: Black doctors fight against myths and vaccine hesitancyThis week Flashpoint is highlighting Black doctors and their efforts to continue to fight against COVID by spreading awareness of the vaccine.KYW’s Jay Scott Smith is rejoined by Dr. Jennifer Caudle on her effo…
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Flashpoint: Housing insecurity can be impacted by high crime ratesThis week's Flashpoint explores how crime rates, including gun violence, can impact housing insecurity in Philadelphia. We'll be hearing from Rutgers University Professor Daniel Semenza, who researched and foun…
