Bridging Philly

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg speaks to former Mayor Wilson Goode, Mike Africa, Jr. and others regarding the possibility of a citywide apology for the 1985 MOVE Bombing ahead of the 35th anniversary of the tragedy.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of mass cancellation of graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 because of covid19. Psychotherapist Andrea Egert joins recent and soon to be graduates of the class of 2020 Jena Meile, Steven Scott Bradley and Aniya Mack. 

The newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia School District. Dr. William Hite, superintendent, discusses digital learning program

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of covid19 crisis on political campaigns and the 2020 Election. Christine Jacobs, executive director of Represent PA joines Mustafa Rashed, president and CEO of Bellevue Strategies and Darisha Parker, Pennsylvania State Rep candidate for 198th district in this robust discussion.

The newsmaker of the week is the voting. This week, Committee of Seventy launched, We Vote, a campaign designed to shift voting culture and encourage voters to sign up for a mail in ballot in Pennsylvania. CEO oDavid Thornburg, explains. 

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the NaturAll Club. Muhga Eltigani, CEO, is guest.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about recent efforts to reopen American amid the covornavirus pandemic.  Pa State Rep and Minority Whip Jordan Harris joins family physician Jennifer Caudle and Derrick Lee, owner of D&J Costumes in Northeast Philadelphia.

The newsmaker of the week is the Black Doctor COVID19 Consortium. "Twinsisterdocs" Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Delana Wardlaw explain why they stepped up to volunteer.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Colin DiPasquale, a Moorestown High freshman who started an effort he calls #SeniorSerenades.  

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Philly native and Grammy Award winning artist DJ Jazzy Jeff about his battle with COVID-19.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talks to former Pa. Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell. She is one of hundreds of inmates who are not being tested before getting sent home early from Philadelphia jails in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the new mandatory masking order that goes into effect in Pennsylvania on April 19th. Civil Rights Lawyer James Funt of Greenblatt, Pierce, Funt and Flores joins psychotherapist Amy Morin who has written about the psychology of masking and Isaiah Thomas, At-Large Member of Philadelpia City Council.

The newsmakers of the week are all the celebrities seeking release from prison because of the coronavirus crisis. Spokesperson for actor Bill Cosby Andrew Wyatt is guest.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is South Jersey DJ Rhyno. Ryan O'Connell launched #FeedtheFrontLines.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of the coronvirus crisis on mental health. Psychotherapist Hider Shabaan psychotherapist joins Felicia Roche, a suicide awareness advocate and author of Unraveled and Melissa Hopely Rice a motivational mental health speaker and author of The People You Meet in Real Life.

The newsmaker of the week is the racial disparity with covid19 deaths.  Dr. Calvin Johnson  principal of Altre Strategic Solutions Group, LLC and former Secretary of Health in Pennsylvania discuses.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the #ColoringPhillyWithHope. Owner of Florescio Events and That Balloon Girl, Jacelyn Florescio, is guest.

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Reverend Herbert Lusk, Pastor of Greater Exodus Baptist Church says his church will be open on Easter, despite CDC and state guidance discouraging in person faith services.

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Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about coronvirus behind the wall. How can stakeholders reduce prison populations while keeping the public safe. Keir Bradford-Grey, Chief Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia joins Pennsylvania Rep Austin Davis (D- Allegheny County) and Jennifer Riley, State Director, Marsy's Law of Pennsylvania.

The newsmaker of the week is the CARES Act and SBA Disaster Relief.  Ashley Bell, Region Four Administrator for the Small Business Administration and White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides details on how small businesses can get disaster relief and payroll support loans and grants.

The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Doorstep Deliveries Program By ICNA Relief. Outreach Coordinator, Razin Karu, is guest.  

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