Feb 16, 2025 (Beyond the Block)

This is the first episode of Beyond the Block, a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM.

On this program we’ll continue to explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – but on THIS SHOW, we’ll bring you live in-studio interviews and discuss some of the most recent headlines. 

This episode features a discussions about the city’s celebrations following the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, local protests against Trump administration policies, and a story about how everyday Philadelphians can get involved in city planning decisions, followed by a conversation with a local botanist about the role plants can play in urban design and development.

Jennifer Robnett and Sultan Smalley hosted this episode, and Marion Nicvert was board operator. Special thanks to  K. Michelle Watson who helped with planning for the show. 

Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.


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