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This episode includes four stories about Philadelphia’s art scene, including reports from our team of community journalists about a community of artists looking to connect performing arts professionals with health and wellness resources, Philadelphia’s Youth Poet Laureate, a long-time Philadelphia poet who co-founded a “spoken word dance party,” and Philadelphia music producer Bill Jolly. Block by […]

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about one of the region’s largest hunger relief programs, a new mural in the gayborhood celebrating Philly’s ballroom scene, Philadelphia’s Colored Girls Museum, resources available for those affected by unsolved homicides, and high schoolers experimenting with an unusual way to clean up the Schuylkill River. Block […]

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 […]