July 19, 2026 (Around the Block)

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Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with reports from our team of community journalists and live in-studio interviews. 

This episode features a story from reporter Winter Schneider about events that took place around the July 4th holiday to call attention to the ugly truths behind the some of the nation’s foundational stories, and a live in-studio interview with Chloe Harris, director of Starr Garden Playground and Rec Center, which is known for its LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC inclusive programming.

Sheila Lorrett Emerson and Nikki Schaffer hosted this episode, and Allison Durham was our board operator.

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