Philly Culture

NFL DRAFT ROAD CLOSURES The NFL draft along the Ben Franklin Parkway starts Thursday. So, in order to make that happen, more road closures are set to take effect. Starting tonight at 7 p.m. Phase 3 of traffic restrictions will begin, which includes the closure of all lanes of the Parkway from 20th Street to […]

The Hype is a talk show that focuses on issues facing young black women. Topics include Health and Wellness, Lifestyles and Relationships, Fashion and Beauty, and Current Events. It is an extension of SIHLE (see-lay), a healthy lifestyles workshop series for teen girls that focuses on self love, healthy relationships, and HIV/AIDS prevention and education. The […]

Our cars are not not just transportation, they are often our mobile office, lunch counter and occasionally our bedrooms. It is very important that we have enough room to be comfortable in or vehicles. If you are over weight or obese shopping for cars can be as tedious as shopping for clothes; you become very […]

Desmin and Jania Daniels stopped by today to discuss their new opening restaurant Rose Petals Cafe & Lounge, where your taste buds will grow, bloom and flourish . The restaurant is located at 322 W. Chelten Ave. Phila Pa. Come out and try over 11 specialty waffles and more during their soft opening next week on July 28th and their official opening on August 1st. 

Fashionista’s and trendy fellas a-like the WAIT is over. The days of  having to surf online or go to New York to find trendy QUALITY clothing at an affordable price are gory thoughts of the past! Recently, I had the pleasure of going to H&M’s grand opening at King of Prussia Mall. One might immediately say” I […]

The title of Best Meal of the day goes to Ms. Kisha Prince! Kisha is making “Stew oxtail (carribean style), BBQ ribs, rice and peas, collard greens, garden salad and corn bread/wheat bread and yes I’m American but ny husband is from the beautiful island of St Vincent and the Grenadines!!! I’m a beast in […]

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month here is a segment from the episode of The Hype which will air on Thursday October 11th at 6pm on Comcast channel 66. This episode will also feature an interview with Moshay Laren from 100.3 WRNB.   This clip features actors Roderick Slocum & Latoya Rippy portraying the […]

The Hype, a talk show for, by and about young women, will begin it’s second season on Comcast Thursday October 4th on channel 66 (Philly CAM) at 6pm. The premiere show, “False Reality: Negative Images of Women in Reality Shows,” will feature an in depth discussion on the topic and a special feature on rapper/actress […]

Okay friends, it’s time to announce the winner of today’s Best Meal of the day. Remember now, my goal with this contest is to encourage you to go back to cooking dinner on Sunday and having some family time…with the great music I play in the background! Today’s winner will receive two tickets to the […]

Each episode of Cookin’ with Bacon I feature a HOT artist of the week. This week I shine the spotlight on Mark Baxter: R&B singer Mark Baxter was born in Philadelphia, Pa and raised in Mt. Airy. Raised in a Christian family, his parents sang gospel music.  Mark grew up listening to Harold Melvin & The Blue […]

The Hype is a TV show for, by and about young women. Our program, specifically for ladies 14 to 25, focuses on current events, cultural events, health & wellness, fashion & beauty and lifestyle & relationships. The new season of The Hype begins on Thursday October 4th and will discuss the negative images of women […]

Okay today the winner of the Best Meal of the Day will walk away with a pair of tickets to see Babyface live in concert at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, NJ Friday December 7, 2012. Drum roll please….. And today’s winner is…. Tracey from Frankford! Congrats Tracey! Today she’s making: Butterball Turkey, stuffing, greens, rice […]