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Bridging Philly

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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. And KYW reporter Shara Dae Howard explores Philadelphia's hidden gems on Shara in the City. Produced by Sabrina Boyd-Surka. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program. Listen live on KYW Newsradio Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm & 7:30pm and Sundays at 5:30am.

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KYW Flashpoint for 10/22/17 - Gayborhood Racism, Diversifying Corp. Giving and Changing Urban Ed 22.10.2017 19:53

This week on Flashpoint: We tackle the issue of racism in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, the Newsmaker for this week is Tiffany Tavares, Vice President and Community Relations Senior Consultant for Wells Fargo and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Tamir Harper, founder and executive director of Urb Ed. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30am on KYW...

KYW Flashpoint for 10/15/17 - Hate on Campuses, New Police Watchdog and Hoops for Hygiene 15.10.2017 19:46

This week on Flashpoint: Hate and bias on college campuses, a chat with the new leader of the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission and an initiative called, "Hoops for Hygiene." Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 10/8/17 - Gun Ctrl, Crim. Just. Reform & Spreading Positivity 08.10.2017 19:54

This week on Flashpoint:A debate over gun control in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins works to influence criminal justice reform and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Cheryl Rice, creator of the You Matter Marathon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 10/1/17 - El Campamento, Nancy Brinker & Phila. OIC 01.10.2017 19:52

This week on Flashpoint with KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg: A debate over the clean up of the infamous Conrail tracks in Kensington. Newsmaker Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen and the "Non-Profit of the Week" is Philadelphia OIC. Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/polic...

KYW Flashpoint for 9/24/17 - Police Transparency, Catching a Killer and Avoiding Financial Abuse 24.09.2017 19:52

This week on Flashpoint: The debate over police transparency, a new head of the Philadelphia Police Department's homicide unit and preventing financial abuse. Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 9/17/17 - DACA, ROAR for Good, Odunde Inc. 17.09.2017 19:52

This week on Flashpoint: A debate over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; a company is snags nat'l attention for a wearable tech device designed to protect women; last a profile of the founder of Odunde, Inc. Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for pr...

KYW Flashpoint for 9/10/17 - Rizzo Statue, DACA and Non-Profit Profile 10.09.2017 19:45

This week on Flashpoint KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg and her guests discuss the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo. Later Cherri chats with Congressman Dwight Evans about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Last she profiles the non-profit organization "Philadelphia Chapter of the National Homicide Justice Alliance". Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Che...

KYW Flashpoint for 9/3/17 - Free Speech, Philly's Interim DA & Non-Profit 03.09.2017 19:31

The debate is over the line to free speech under the First Amendment. What is the government allowed to do? When does a protest become a crime? KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Asa Khalif of Black Lives Matter Phila., Mary Catherine Roper, of Pa. ACLU and Paula Peebles of the Pa. Chapter of the Nat'l Action Network. In the newsmaker segment, Philly's new Interim District Attorn...

KYW Flashpoint for 8/27/17 - Race, Anti-Violence and Urban Art 27.08.2017 19:13

This week on Flashpoint- Race Under the Trump Administration is the topic of debate. LaSalle University sociologist Charles Gallagher and businessman and Trump Supporter Calvin Tucker talk about some of the recent policies making headlines under the new administration, including upcoming DOJ investigations of college adminissions. Other guests include Shondell Revell, the new director of the Mayor...