Philadelphia Community Podcast

By: WDAS (WDAS-FM)
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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • What's Going On: Comcast's Sensory Friendly Room, Navigating Senior Living, Narberth Food Bank

    What's Going On: Comcast's Sensory Friendly Room, Navigating Senior Living, Narberth Food Bank
    Jan 31 2025
    Creating Inclusive Spaces for Individuals with Autism
    Fostering equity and accessibility means creating environments where everyone feels welcome. At Comcast, this mission has come to life through the development of a sensory-friendly room—designed to support individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities. Christina Wong, Comcast’s Executive Director and Producer of Experiential Content, joins us in studio to share how this initiative was developed in collaboration with partners like the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), The Arc of Philadelphia, and Southpaw Enterprises. Learn more: Comcast Center Campus Accessibility.


    Navigating Senior Living with Confidence
    Planning for senior living can feel overwhelming, but it’s a vital step toward a secure and fulfilling future. Brian Kersey, Marketing & Sales Director at Foulkeways at Gwynedd—a premier continuing care retirement community rooted in Quaker values—joins us to discuss the importance of life planning, the benefits of senior living communities, and how to make informed decisions for yourself or your loved ones. Discover more: www.foulkeways.org.


    Rethinking Food Insecurity: Hunger in Unexpected Places
    When you think of food insecurity, Philadelphia often comes to mind—it’s the big city with the highest poverty rate. But hunger exists in places you might not expect, including communities like Narberth and Lower Merion. In this episode, we revisit an insightful conversation with Ben Hearn, Board President of the Narberth Community Food Bank, to discuss the challenges of food insecurity in suburban areas and how the organization is making a difference. Learn more: narberthcommunityfoodbank.org
    Follow them: Instagram: @narberth_food_bank | Facebook: Narberth Community Food Bank
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    30 mins
  • Insight Pt. 2: Comcast's Sensory Friendly Room, Navigating Senior Living, Post Election Reflections & Path Forward

    Insight Pt. 2: Comcast's Sensory Friendly Room, Navigating Senior Living, Post Election Reflections & Path Forward
    Jan 31 2025
    Creating Inclusive Spaces for Individuals with Autism
    Fostering equity and accessibility means creating environments where everyone feels welcome. At Comcast, this mission has come to life through the development of a sensory-friendly room—designed to support individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities. Christina Wong, Comcast’s Executive Director and Producer of Experiential Content, joins us in studio to share how this initiative was developed in collaboration with partners like the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), The Arc of Philadelphia, and Southpaw Enterprises. Learn more: Comcast Center Campus Accessibility.


    Navigating Senior Living with Confidence
    Planning for senior living can feel overwhelming, but it’s a vital step toward a secure and fulfilling future. Brian Kersey, Marketing & Sales Director at Foulkeways at Gwynedd—a premier continuing care retirement community rooted in Quaker values—joins us to discuss the importance of life planning, the benefits of senior living communities, and how to make informed decisions for yourself or your loved ones. Discover more: www.foulkeways.org.


    After the Vote: Post-Election Reflections & The Path Forward
    Recently, I had the privilege of moderating After the Vote: Post-Election Reflections & Directions in Moving Forward, a webinar organized by Robin Shine Maddox, Founder and Executive Leader of Celebrating Sisterhood / SHE SHINES CONFERENCE & MOVEMENT. In this episode, I’m sharing a condensed version of the final discussion featuring:
    • Nile Blass – Political Strategist
    • Be Bowens – Senior Communications Strategist
    • Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson – Emmy-nominated Relationship Expert
    • Estina Baker – Nationally Recognized Actress, Poet, Storyteller, and Political Activist
    • Robin Shine Maddox – Founder, Celebrating Sisterhood
    For the full webinar, watch here: Streamyard Link.
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    28 mins
  • Insight Pt. 1: Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati- VLS Journeys

    Insight Pt. 1: Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati- VLS Journeys
    Jan 31 2025
    VLS Journeys with Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati

    In this month's edition of VLS Journeys, guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati interviews award-winning children's book author Kelly Starling Lyons. With over 30 books to her name, including Going Down Home with Daddy, Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice & Sing" Inspired Generations, and the Jada Jones and Miles Lewis series, Kelly is a celebrated teaching artist who uses her work to honor Black culture and history. kellystarlinglyons.com Discover more about Kelly's work:
    • Website: kellystarlinglyons.com
    • Facebook: Kelly Starling Lyons
    In the "What is Philadelphia Reading?" segment, Vanesse speaks with Chef Ashbell McElveen, founder of the James Hemings Society. The society's mission is to archive, educate, and share the significant contributions of Black individuals to American food and beverage history. facebook.com Learn more about the James Hemings Society:
    • Instagram: @jameshemingsorg
    • Facebook: James Hemings Society
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    10 mins

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