June 7, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the conditions of Philly Schools and Summer Programs to keep students learning during school break. Special Guests: Dr. William Hite, School District Mayor Nutter -Angela Speller: Founder of The Arts Portal Summer Institute June 22 – August 7 in Wyncote PA, Ages 11-17 offering Creative Writing, […]
May 24, 2015 Today on Philly Speaks, we discussed the Primary Election wrap up with Mayoral Candidate Jim Kenney and three candidates for PA Supreme Court. Then we ended the show with African American Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Special Guests Mayoral Candidate, Jim Kenney PA Supreme Court Judge Kevin Dougherty, third victor for the […]
May 17, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the 2015 Primary Election with our final Mayoral Candidate in our political series. Then summer jobs with the President of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). Special Guest, Mayoral Candidate: Milton Street, Candidate Special Guest, UAC-Summer Jobs Program: Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President Visit http://www.phillysummerjobs.org/ to hire young adults […]
May 10, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed Mother’s Day and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Summit. Special Guests: Jamie Bracey, Mother Deana Gamble, New Mother Carolyn Jones, Mother Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Summit Derek Dingle, SVP/Chief Content Officer Register here for the summit: http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/ By Host: Tiffanie Stanard (and Producer)
May 3, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the Mayoral Election and IBA upcoming Luncheon Special Guests: Mayoral Election -Mayoral Candidate, Nelzon Diaz -Mayoral Candidate, Lynne Abrahams IBA Luncheon: Tom Cavanaugh, Executive Administrator Independence Business Alliance’s Annual Business Leaders Luncheon The Independence Business Alliance (IBA) provides opportunities, access, and resources to LGBT professionals and allies in […]
April 26, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the Mayoral Election, Financial Aid Deadlines, The Phila. Science Festival, and the NFL Draft. Special Guests: Mayoral Election -Mayoral Candidate, Nelzon Diaz Financial Aid Deadline: -Thomas Butler, Educator The Phila. Science Festival: -Dr. Frederic Bertley, Senior VP of Science and Education NFL Draft: -Mike Quick, Former NFL Player […]
April 19, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the Mayoral Election, Jazz Appreciation Month, Comcast Cares Day, and Celebrating 25 years of Beech Companies. Special Guests: Mayoral Election -Mayoral Candidate, Doug Oliver Jazz Appreciation Month: -Helen Haynes, Cultural Director for the City of Philadelphia Comcast Cares Day: Charisse Lillie, VP of Community Investment of […]
April 12, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed upcoming events for the youth. Special Guests: -Jennifer Richards,Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Girls Scout- Girl Advisory Council for #GirlPOP2015: Kaylee Overby, Pashanae Walker, and Diamond Morris. To register: #GirlPOP2015 -Greg Corbin: PYPM To Register: PYPM -Dr. Loury Doreen: The Black Male Development Symposium […]
April 5, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed upcoming events in the city. Special Guests: -Mayoral Election: Senator Tony Williams – Delaware Valley Legacy Fund HEROES: E. Director, Samantha – Black Poltical Summit: Bilal Qayuum -Jazz Appreciation Month: Helen Haynes By Hosts: Senator Vincent Hughes and Tiffanie Stanard (and Producer)
March 29, 2015 Today on Philly Speaks and All Month Long, we celebrate Women’s History Month! Plus we discussed: The Federal Report on Deadly Force by Philadelphia Cops. Special Guests: Mayor Nutter -Women in Public Service Gladys Brown- 3rd African American Woman to sit on Public Utilities Commission. Weekly Spotlight: Councilwoman Brown, Commission for Women Ballot […]
March 22, 2015 Today on Philly Speaks and All Month Long, we celebrate Women’s History Month! Plus we discussed: Governor Wolf’s Budget Address. Special Guests: Governor Tom Wolf -Women in Finance Suzanne Shank, President/CEO-Siebert Brandford, Shank & Co. Weekly spotlight: The Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical Anthony Wayne, Co-Creator Kendrell Bowman, Co-Creator By […]
March 15, 2015 Today on Philly Speaks and All Month Long, we celebrate Women’s History Month! Plus we discussed: An update on Congress and the Letter to Iran. Special Guests: Congressman Fattah Senator Bob Casey —Women in Finance Denise Smyler, Chief Counsel, State of PA Tiffany “The Budgetnists” Aliche, Financial Expert By Hosts: Senator […]