You know that huge “unused” hotel that you pass by on North Broad Street called “The Divine Lorraine Hotel?! Well the company that owns the buidling is throwing a block party to make an update to the building…”The Divine Lorraine Hotel’s neon sign will shine over North Broad Street again this week after more than […]
Bethel Academy opens its doors to serve the children of Ardmore and Lower Merion for the 2016-2017 school year. Bethel Academy is a volunteer, outreach tutoring program which serves the minority community of Lower Merion and Ardmore. The program offers a FREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, also serving ESL students […]
Our youth needs your help…Coded by Kids is turning community spaces into technology education centers for Philadelphia’s youth. They are working to ensure that regardless of who you are, where you come from, and what resources you have, all Philadelphia youth have access to the technology-driven education, resources, and support necessary to succeed in the innovation economy. Coded by […]
Back to School Program in Philadelphia: Thursday, September 29th, 2016 Back to School with the HistoryMakers involved 400 HistoryMakers in schools in 51 cities and 28 states across the U.S. The theme of the day is COMMIT. Black leaders will recount their own school experiences and the struggles that they encountered on their paths to success. […]
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 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: […]
The national perception of law enforcement may not be very receptive given recent officer-involved shootings and beatings across the nation. Just this week, it was…
Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to inspire the very community that reveres his aspiring legacy, as it’s just been declared Johnson along with Kimbra and Mark…
You’ve hit the streets. You’ve carried picket signs. You’ve joined choruses “No Justice, No Peace,” “I Can’t Breathe,” and even “Fight the Power.” You were angered…
My Brother’s Keeper, BMe, and Qeyno Labs Create an Impactful Partnership! Philly Speaks had the pleasure of attending the Innovate Philly Town Hall on November 3rd, 2014 at Philly’s New Innovation Lab- 1401 JFK Blvd. BMe Community organized alongside White House program “My Brother’s Keeper” with Qeyno Labs to address and brainstorm ways to transform Philadelphia’s communities and […]
On Thursday, November 13, 2014, Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia and Comcast NBC Universal unveiled a newly on-site renovated facility and technology lab at the Wayne Avenue location. As a part of the festivities they also announced a five-year, multi-million dollar partnership. Boys & Girls Clubs of America President and CEO Jim Clark, BGC of Philadelphia Co-CEOs Joseph and […]
Check out this show on EKG Screening for Youth. Featuring special guests Viola and Marcus Owens (Mother and Uncle of Daniel E. Rumph), Co-founders of the Daniel E. Rumph Foundation. We also have Dr. Vicki Vetter, Pediatric Cardiologist at CHOP. Listeners also called in with their legal questions for Dean Weitzman. MyPhillyLawyer: Dean Weitzman Guest: Viola […]
