October 4, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussedĀ the new on-line voter registration site, new program through the School District of Philadelphia, andĀ supporting local Philly events for a good cause. Special Guests: Voting and online voter registration:Ā votespa.com Councilman Curtis Jones Marian K. Schneider, Deputy SecretaryĀ for Elections and Administration Update of Phila. Education Dr. William Hite: […]
October 2, 2015 Today on Philly Speaks , we discussedĀ the 2nd Annual Forbes Under 30 Summit. Special Guests: Forbes Editor, Randall Lane The 2nd annual Under 30 Summit returned to Philadelphia October 4th to 7th, convening more thanĀ 2,000 of the planetās top young entrepreneurs and game-changers, as well as world-class mentors. This year featured keynotes […]
August 30, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussedĀ how local businesses are prepping for the World Meeting of Families. Special Guests: -John O’Malley-Public Relations Manager, Verizon Wireless-Philadelphia Tri-State Region -Mitch Prensky, Owner of Scratch Biscuits -Shalimar Thomas, Executive Director-African American Chamber of Commerce -Ade Lawal, OwnerĀ of Express Employment Verizon Wireless invested $20 Million in network […]
August 23, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed theĀ World Meeting of Families coming to Philadelphia: September 22-27, 2015 Special Guests: -Mayor Nutter -Donna Farrell, Executive Director, World Meeting of Families -Pastor Mark Tyler, Mother Bethel AME -Wiley Redding, Catholic Leader We ended the show with a special guest and treat from Philly’s own Dr. […]
August 16, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed new leaders inĀ Philadelphia and Political scandals affecting our city. Special Guests: -New State Police Commissioner Tyree Blocker -Supreme Court Candidate David Wecht Check out the Show, here: By Hosts:Ā Senator Vincent Hughes and Tiffanie Stanard (and Producer)
August 9, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the great Jazz that originated from Philadelphia. Special Guests: –Warren Oree, Musician –Helen Haynes, Chief Cultural Office-City of Philadelphia –Ken Scott, Jazz on the Ave-Beech Communications Ā Saturday, August 15, 2015: 12p-8p FREE Event Check out the Show, here: By Hosts: Senator Vincent Hughes and Tiffanie Stanard (and […]
Philly Speaks had the pleasure of interviewingĀ John Williams, Director of the SBIR program about the SBIR National Road Tour. What is the SBIR National RoadĀ Tour? AĀ national outreach effort to convey the non-dilutive technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR/STTR programs annually provide […]
Comcast and The Bunker Partner to Support Veterans! Philly Speaks attended the successful launch of The Bunker, an accelerator for veteran-owned businesses founded 2014 in Chicago. The Bunker announced their newest location at the premiere co-working space Benjaminās Desk located in center city. Michael Maher, founder of the Benjaminās Desk and formal naval officer will […]
June 28, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed Hot Topics in the News this Week! PA BUDGET SUPREME COURT-AFFORDABLE CARE ACT/ GAY MARRIAGE NATIONAL HIV/AIDS TESTING DAY SOUTH CAROLINA FUNERAL WITH OBAMA PA BUDGET: Katie McGinty, Gov. Wolf’s Chief of Staff- State Budget SUPREME COURT: Sen.Daylin Leach: PA Court decision on guns Michael […]
June 21, 2015 Today on Philly, we celebrated father’s on Father’s Day! Special Guests: Kevin Davis, Realtor and Father Reuben Jones, Director of Frontline Dads and Father Craig Stroman, Founder of We Feed the Homeless and FatherĀ By Hosts: Senator Hughes and Tiffanie Stanard (& Producer)
Our Philly Speaks family, non-profit We Feed the Homeless Philly is celebrating their annual black tie event to support feeding the philly homeless population, one community at a time. We Feed the Homeless Philly weekly meal distribution gathers at various locations throughout the city helping hundreds/thousands of families survive another day through body nourishments and […]
Philadelphia Area High School Studentsā Custom-Built Robots On Monday June 15th at the Comcast Center on 17th & JFK, fifty local students from eight Philadelphia area public and private schools and members of FIRSTĀ® Robotics took over the Comcast lobby to showcase their skills in robotics. The FIRSTĀ® Robotics program aims to inspire students 9th-12th […]