
Block by Block is a community radio news program produced by PhillyCAM’s Community Radio News Fellows and broadcast live on on WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. We explore issues affecting the Philadelphia area in a radio news magazine featuring news reports filed by members of our team of community journalists.
Latest episodes
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about a Germantown activist’s advocacy against gun violence in honor of her son, this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the role radio station WURD plays in Philadelphia’s Black community, and an artist who wants to change how people think about floral arrangements Block by Block is […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about a Youth Power Summit that brought local groups working with young people together, how different forms of grief can affect people, and a new art exhibition at the Free Library exploring aspects of the Black experience, and the stories of two people seeking answers following […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about an initiative to bring attention to the 77 city blocks most affected by gun violence, a Shark Tank-style pitch contest for young entrepreneurs, a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Day of the Dead, and next week’s election. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about the impact of Philadelphia’s unsolved murders, a housing complex under development in Northwest Philly that will have a mix of affordable homes for seniors and market-rate housing, how a local musician uses drumming to promote joy… and some other things that bring people joy. Block […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about about the response to white supremacist messages at a Chestnut Hill school, how the Supreme Court ruling putting an end to Affirmative Action is affecting high school students, a series of events throughout the city to encourage young people to read… and what it means […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about immigrants being bused to Philadelphia from Texas, high school and middle school graduation, protesters trying to stop a right-wing group from holding its convention in Philly later this month, the Juneteenth holiday, and Philadelphia’s Murals. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about a music education program that helps provide young people with alternatives to violence, conflict mediation and restorative justice, how senior citizens can stay cool during the hot summer months, and mental health awareness.. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about how voters felt about this week’s primary election, how after-school programs and rec centers can help deter gun violence, an environmental organization working in our community to help combat climate change, and the power that names hold. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news […]
This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about about young people voting for the first time this year, Center City Jazz Fest, and an effort to provide life jackets to children swimming in public pools and the Black Mama’s Day Bail Out. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring […]
This episode features stories from our community news reporters about tracing your family history, mental health in African American Communities, an effort to rename a Philadelphia street, and the end of a program that offered food assistance for low-income households. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods […]
