April is Earth Month, and on this episode of Insight, we’re celebrating the beauty, impact, and future of Philadelphia’s incredible park system. Joining us is Tony Sorrentino of the Fairmount Park Conservancy to talk about how the Conservancy helps care for more than 10,000 acres of public green space across the city—and how you can be part of it. From free Earth Month events to hands-on volunteer opportunities, there are so many ways to get involved this spring. The Conservancy is also leading a major effort to plant more than 800 trees, helping improve air quality, expand the tree canopy, and strengthen neighborhoods across Philadelphia. Looking ahead, Love Your Park Week offers even more ways to connect, with volunteer projects and events happening in more than 100 parks citywide.
🌐 Learn more: myphillypark.org
📸 Instagram: @myphillypark
📘 Facebook: @myphillypark
🔗 LinkedIn: @myphillypark
🌳 Love Your Park Week registration: loveyourpark.org
Then, we take a beautiful journey where art and nature come together at Grounds For Sculpture. We’re joined by Janis Napoli and Grace Yasumura to talk about stunning seasonal blooms, immersive landscapes, and dynamic exhibitions that evolve throughout the year. Don’t miss:

• “Opening the Vault: A Look Inside the GFS Collection” – opening May 17, 2026
• Outdoor installation: “Ruins of Empire II” by Kiyan Williams
• “Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future” – opening September 20, 2026

Plan your visit: groundsforsculpture.org
Follow: @groundsforsculpture on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn
And, we’re sharing powerful stories of courage—moments when ordinary people stepped beyond fear, crossed lines of difference, and chose compassion. This is Where Courage Lives: Moments That Bring Us Together.

A powerful new investigative podcast is shining a light on a crisis that often goes unseen—the growing number of aging and dying individuals behind bars. In Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison, Cherri Gregg explores the human, moral, and financial realities facing women serving life and long-term sentences in Pennsylvania. The five-part series launches April 22, 2026, and is produced by the Temple University Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting in partnership with Create Genius Media and presented by WHYY. The podcast is written and co-executive produced by Yvonne Latty. We’re joined by Cherri Gregg and Yvonne Latty, Director of the Logan Center, to discuss the series and the urgent conversations it brings to the forefront. To mark the launch, a special public event will take place:
📅 Podcast Launch Discussion
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: WHYY
Details: A panel conversation featuring advocates, policymakers, journalists, and justice-impacted individuals focused on solutions and raising awareness about aging in prison
Registration: Available through the podcast website
🌐 Website & Socials
Podcast: dyingontheinsidepodcast.com
WHYY: whyy.org
Host platform: WHYY Studio 2  

We’re also joined by iHeartMedia air personality Roxy Romeo, who speaks with Colleen Moran, Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Temple Women & Families Hospital—Philadelphia’s only hospital exclusively dedicated to women and families’ care, created with one mission: to care for women, babies, and families with compassion, innovation, and equity.  Learn more at templehealth.org/locations/temple-women-and-families.  

And, we’re sharing powerful stories of courage—moments when ordinary people stepped beyond fear, crossed lines of difference, and chose compassion. This is Where Courage Lives: Moments That Bring Us Together.

Today, we’re highlighting a powerful milestone for an organization that has been a lifeline for thousands of survivors across Philadelphia. Women Against Abuse is celebrating 50 years of advocacy, support, and hope—and they’re marking the occasion with a special event that brings together purpose and culinary excellence. It’s called Dish It Up, a one-of-a-kind evening featuring some of Philadelphia’s top women chefs in a spirited competition, all to benefit survivors of domestic violence. Joining us is Joanna Otero-Cruz, President and Executive Director of Women Against Abuse, to talk about the organization’s impact and this exciting celebration happening at the beautiful Crystal Tea Room. Stay with us. And for more information on Dish It Up and the incredible work of Women Against Abuse:

• 📅 Event: Dish It Up – 50th Anniversary Celebration
• 📍 Location: Crystal Tea Room
• 🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 11
• 🕔 VIP Reception: 5 to 6 PM
• 🍽️ Chef Competition: 6 to 9 PM
• 🪩 After Party: 9 to 10 PM – a 70s-themed dance party
• 🎟️ Tickets: $150 | Young Professionals: $75
• 🌐 Website: Women Against Abuse.org
• 📸 Instagram: @womenagainstabuse
• 📘 Facebook: Women Against Abuse
• 💼 LinkedIn: Women Against Abuse, Inc.

A powerful new investigative podcast is shining a light on a crisis that often goes unseen—the growing number of aging and dying individuals behind bars. In Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison, host WHYY’S  Cherri Gregg explores the human, moral, and financial realities facing women serving life and long-term sentences in Pennsylvania. The five-part series launches April 22, 2026, and is produced by Temple University Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting in partnership with Create Genius Media and presented by WHYY. The podcast is written and co-executive produced by Yvonne Latty. We’re joined by Cherri Gregg and Yvonne Latty Director of the Logan Center for Urban Investigative to discuss the series and the urgent conversations it brings to the forefront. To mark the launch, a special public event will take place:
📅 Podcast Launch Discussion
• Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: WHYY
• Details: A panel conversation featuring advocates, policymakers, journalists, and justice-impacted individuals focused on solutions and raising awareness about aging in prison
• Registration: Available through the podcast website
🌐 Website & Socials
• Podcast: dyingontheinsidepodcast.com
• Presenter: whyy.org
• Host platform: WHYY Studio 2

Plus, as Philadelphia continues to uplift its vibrant LGBTQ+ community, a new initiative is taking shape to make the city even more welcoming for visitors from around the world. We’re joined by Tami Sortman, President of the Washington Square Civic Association and a leader with the Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus, to talk about the vision for the Philadelphia Pride Visitors Center—an exciting new project in partnership with Visit Philadelphia that will celebrate LGBTQ+ history, culture, and community. Learn more about the Pride Visitors Center here:
🔗 https://www.phlvisitorcenter.com/things-to-do/philly-pride-visitor-center

April is National Donate Life Month, and on this episode of Insight, we highlight the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation. We’re joined by Gift of Life Donor Program President and CEO Richard Hasz, Jr., along with transplant recipient and ambassador Keath Gerald, who shares his powerful journey and how donation gave him a second chance at life. We also spotlight the 29th Annual Gift of Life Donor Dash, one of the nation’s largest organ donation awareness events, bringing together thousands of donor families, recipients, and supporters for a 5K, 10K, and walk. It’s more than a race—it’s a moving tribute to donor heroes and a celebration of lives saved.
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
📍 Philadelphia Navy Yard
⏰ Morning start
🔗 Register: https://give.donors1.org/event/29th-annual-gift-of-life-donor-dash/e725048
🌐 Learn more or become a donor: www.donors1.org
📸 Instagram: @donors1
📘 Facebook: Gift of Life Donor Program
🔗 LinkedIn: Gift of Life Donor Program

Then, we turn to community empowerment and education. Ronsha Dickerson, Parent Executive Director of the Camden Parent and Student Union, joins us to talk about mobilizing families to advocate for stronger public schools and healthier communities. She shares details about an upcoming Power Building Boot Camp, a free training designed to equip parents and community members with the tools to organize, lead, and create change.
📅 Session #2: Thursday, April 16 at 4 PM
📍 Camden High School Campus, 1700 Park Blvd., Camden, NJ
🌐 Register: www.camdenpsu.com
📧 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @camdenpsu
📘 Facebook: Camden Parent and Student Union

Two powerful conversations—one about saving lives through organ donation, and another about empowering communities to shape the future of education.

April is Earth Month, and on this episode of Insight, we celebrate the beauty and impact of Philadelphia’s expansive park system. Joining us is Tony Sorrentino, CEO of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, to talk about how the Conservancy is caring for more than 10,000 acres of green space across the city—and how you can be part of it. From free Earth Month events to hands-on volunteer opportunities, there are so many ways to get involved this spring. The Conservancy is also leading a major effort to plant more than 800 trees, helping to improve air quality, expand the tree canopy, and strengthen neighborhoods across Philadelphia. Looking ahead, Love Your Park Week offers another exciting opportunity for community engagement, with events and volunteer activities happening in more than 100 parks citywide.
🌐 Learn more: myphillypark.org
📸 Instagram: @myphillypark
📘 Facebook: @myphillypark
🔗 LinkedIn: @myphillypark
🌳 Love Your Park Week registration: loveyourpark.org

Whether you’re attending an event, volunteering, or simply enjoying your neighborhood park, this conversation is your guide to making the most of Earth Month in Philadelphia while helping to protect and grow these vital community spaces.

This week on What’s Going On, we spotlight the power of investing in our young people, honoring legacy, and celebrating creativity in our community. First, we talk with Darryl Bundrige of City Year Philadelphia about how Student Success Coaches are helping students in under-resourced schools thrive—and their upcoming Red Jacket Gala.
📍 Wednesday, April 29
📍 VIE, North Broad Street, Philadelphia
The evening will honor Ed Rendell as Idealist of the Year, with David Cohen serving as chair.
🌐 cityyear.org/philadelphia
📱 Instagram: @cityyearphilly
🔗 LinkedIn: City Year Philadelphia

Then, we’re joined by Lisbeth Marziello and Danielle Sadock to discuss the impact of the Sadock Family Foundation and the upcoming 2026 Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner: Legacy Unmasked.
📍 May 14, 2026
📍 Union League of Philadelphia
The event celebrates the life-changing David A. Sadock Fellows STEM Scholarship and its impact on Boys & Girls Club youth.
🌐 bgcphila.org/coachs-private-reserve-dinner/

Finally, we step into a world of elegance and imagination with Emerald Capers, creator of The Regency Ball—a Bridgerton-inspired immersive experience.
📍 Sunday, April 12 | 5–9 PM
📍 Midnight at Wicked, Philadelphia
🎟️ Tickets: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/the-regency-ball
📱 Follow on Instagram & TikTok: @the_emmyaward

Three conversations that highlight opportunity, legacy, and creativity—right here in our community.

This week on Insight, we explore justice, education, and creativity shaping our communities.

First, we discuss a major legal decision with Quinn Cozzens of the Abolitionist Law Center. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling in Commonwealth v. Lee has declared mandatory life-without-parole sentences for second-degree murder unconstitutional—impacting more than 1,000 people across the state and raising critical questions about sentencing and reform.
Learn more at 🌐 abolitionistlawcenter.org
Follow: Instagram @AbolitionistLC | Facebook: Abolitionist Law Center | Bluesky: Abolitionist Law Center | X: @AbolitionistLC

Then, Darryl Bundrige of City Year Philadelphia joins us to talk about supporting students in under-resourced schools and the upcoming Red Jacket Gala.
📍 Wednesday, April 29
📍 VIE, North Broad Street, Philadelphia
🌐 cityyear.org/philadelphia
Follow: Instagram @cityyearphilly | LinkedIn: City Year Philadelphia

And finally, we highlight Philadelphia’s creative scene with Emerald “Emmy” Capers, creator of The Regency Ball, a Bridgerton-inspired immersive experience.
📍 Sunday, April 12 | 5–9 PM
📍 Midnight at Wicked, Philadelphia
🎟️ Tickets: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/the-regency-ball
Follow: Instagram & TikTok @the_emmyaward Three powerful conversations—on justice, opportunity, and imagination—all coming together to empower our community.

Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati joins us for her monthly feature on Insight—VLS Journeys. This month, she speaks with author and pastor Michael Eric Dyson, joined by Rev. Royal S. Todd, Assistant to the Pastor at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, who share an inspiring Easter Sunday message.

For her feature, “What’s Philadelphia Reading?” Vanesse also speaks with Nyisha Chapman, Manager of Community Partnerships at Philadelphia Gas Works and President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter, highlighting community engagement and literary connections across the city.

How is Temple Health showing up in your neighborhood? I’m Loraine Ballard Morrill with Care that Connects. Join me for stories that uplift, inform, and inspire you to take control of your health—and connect to care right where you live.

This episode features  Dr. Nina O’Connor, Chair of Family and Community Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and Reverend Mike Major, Sr. of Called to Serve CDC. Together, they explore how the Sullivan Community Impact Center is creating new pathways for health, empowerment, and connection in North Philadelphia. Dr. O’Connor highlights Temple’s commitment to embedding community-responsive care directly in the neighborhood, while Rev. Major shares how decades of community vision are being realized in this new space. Their conversation shows how true collaboration between health systems and community-based organizations builds trust, expands opportunity, and redefines what it means to deliver care where it’s needed most.

Connect with Temple Health:
Visit templehealth.org/events for free screenings and health fairs, and follow @TempleHealth on social media for updates on mobile health services. Many programs welcome walk-ups—no insurance or pre-registration required.