Past Shows

October 25, 2015 Today on Philly Speaks, we discussed Women Empowerment. We highlighted Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Upcoming Women Events. Special Guests: ~Traci Smith– Founder of Tracio’s BIO and Breast Cancer Survivor. ~Shani Newton– Upcoming Events with Zion Baptist Church ~Shaleah Lache Sutton– Founder/President: Uniquely You Summit   Upcoming Events for young girls and women: Saturday October […]

October 18, 2015 Today on Philly Speaks, we discussed Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Experts. Special Guests: Dr. Argie Allen, Relationship Therapist Dr. Arthur Evans, Department of Behavior Health Jeanine Lisitski, Executive Director- Women Against Abuse   By Hosts: Senator Vincent Hughes and Tiffanie Stanard (and Producer)  

October 4, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the new on-line voter registration site, new program through the School District of Philadelphia, and supporting local Philly events for a good cause. Special Guests: Voting and online voter registration: votespa.com Councilman Curtis Jones Marian K. Schneider, Deputy Secretary for Elections and Administration   Update of Phila. Education Dr. William Hite: […]

August 30, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed 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, Owner of Express Employment   Verizon Wireless invested $20 Million in network […]

August 23, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the 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 in 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: 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  Saturday, August 15, 2015: 12p-8p FREE Event Check out the Show, here: By Hosts: Senator Vincent Hughes and Tiffanie Stanard (and […]

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 Father      By Hosts: Senator Hughes and Tiffanie Stanard (& Producer)  

June 14, 2015 Today on Philly, we discussed the Mayor Election and the Expungement Ballot. Then we ended the show with the upcoming National Fatherhood Conference. Special Guests: Mayoral Candidate, Jim Kenney Expungement Ballot Rep. Jordan Harris     Joel Austin, Founder/CEO National Fatherhood Conference: More Info: 10father.eventbrite.com  FREE EVENT: Saturday June 20th 9am-3pm: School District of Phila. […]

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 […]