The Culture Report

Jeff Murrell’s story starts out like most great singers.  He started singing in church at the age of five.  He’s sung extensively in the gospel community and has shared stages with some of the music industries’ most popular artists. His resume of performances, songwriting accomplishments and recorded projects are impressive but for the new direction […]

The Resurgence, The Return of the Philly Renaissance @ Sole II Soul, 6139 Ridge Avenue, 19128 Tuesday July 17, 2012 7pm to 10pm Featuring Jeff Murrell and our house band Side By Sol. The OPEN MIC SIGN UP SHEET is open and taking submissions for Tuesday July 17, 2012. WE CAN NOT PLAY TRACKS. ALL […]

Walter DeShields, a native South Philadelphian is a veteran stage, film and TV actor with several dozen credits including “Email 9/12” “To Be Young Gifted & Black” “VII Deadly Sins”,“Son of A Preacher Man” “Blues for an Alabama Sky”, “A Soldier’s Play”, “Night Watch”, VI Degrees”; “Raisin in the Sun”, “The Exonerated”, “Intimate Chaos”, and […]

Imagine entering a space that gives you the essence of Harlem in the 1930’s mixed with the vibrant talent of Philadelphia in the new millennium; that’s what you will experience when you attend The Resurgence. This unique live performance/open mic venue will transport you back to the future by featuring singers, tap dancers, poets, musicians […]

Philadelphia has a long history of being a city ripe with talent. We have also gained a reputation for having events that cater to finding new talent. One event that comes to mind is The Black Lily. The Roots and the Jazzyfatnasties fronted this weekly musical extraveganza on Tuesday nights at the 5 Spot (which […]

Each week on Cookin’ with Bacon I encourage my listeners to return to the tradition of cooking Sunday dinner. So, at the beginning of each show I ask folks to call in and tell me what’s “on the menu” and the person will earn their props right here on our website! Today’s winner is (drum […]

If you are annoyed by shows like “16 & Pregnant” or you’ve wondered why so many teens are having kids then check out this episode of The Hype. You will hear the perspectives from the teens on this epidemic and you may be surprised at their assessment of the situation. Tune in to this special […]

Saturday June 23, 2012 was a hot day in Philadelphia, not just because of the weather but because of the city’s biggest block party. Illy Jilly from Philly reconnected with her hometown and her fans at The Mann Music Center for a 4 hour musical extravaganza. The big party began with Jeff Bradshaw who served […]

So today’s winner of the “Best Meal of the Day” is Crystal from Pottstown, Pa! She’s making BBQ short ribs, broccoli, brussel sprouts with bacon and yellow rice! Crystal I love the fact that you included two veggies, a protein & a starch. Good eating is healthy eating so remember to include those veggies in […]

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The ladies of The Hype discuss how our parent’s relationship effects our view of relationships. Check out the video for great conversation, tips on how to help you and your children “manage” relationships and how to cultivate healthy relationships. Check out an interview with Dr. Marquita Williams of Germantown Psychological Associates. Check out this episode […]