Block by Block

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about a Youth Power Summit that brought local groups working with young people together, how different forms of grief can affect people, and a new art exhibition at the Free Library exploring aspects of the Black experience, and the stories of two people seeking answers following the unsolved murder of a loved one. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 3 is produced by Rasheed Ajamu, Kiersten Adams, Cathy Brown, Barbara Martin Ellis, Connie Komm, E. Marie Lambert, and Brett Roman Williams. Barbara Martin Ellis hosted this episode, and E. Marie Lambert was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about an initiative to bring attention to the 77 city blocks most affected by gun violence, a Shark Tank-style pitch contest for young entrepreneurs, a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Day of the Dead, and next week’s election. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 3 is produced by Rasheed Ajamu, Kiersten Adams, Cathy Brown, Barbara Martin Ellis, Connie Komm, E. Marie Lambert, and Brett Roman Williams Connie Komm and E. Marie Lambert hosted this episode, and Rasheed Ajamu was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about the impact of Philadelphia's unsolved murders, a housing complex under development in Northwest Philly that will have a mix of affordable homes for seniors and market-rate housing, how a local musician uses drumming to promote joy… and some other things that bring people joy. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 3 is produced by Rasheed Ajamu, Kiersten Adams, Cathy Brown, Barbara Martin Ellis, Connie Komm, E. Marie Lambert, and Brett Roman Williams Rasheed Ajamu and Kiersten Adams hosted this episode, and Connie Komm was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about about the response to white supremacist messages at a Chestnut Hill school, how the Supreme Court ruling putting an end to Affirmative Action is affecting high school students, a series of events throughout the city to encourage young people to read… and what it means to be a “friend” of a local park. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 3 is produced by Rasheed Ajamu, Kiersten Adams, Cathy Brown, Barbara Martin Ellis, Connie Komm, E. Marie Lambert, and Brett Roman Williams E. Marie Lambert and Barbara Martin Ellis hosted this episode, and Cathy Brown was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about immigrants being bused to Philadelphia from Texas, high school and middle school graduation, protesters trying to stop a right-wing group from holding its convention in Philly later this month, the Juneteenth holiday, and Philadelphia’s Murals. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 2 is produced by Cathy Brown, Felecia Casher, E. Marie Lambert, Roxanne Logan, Robin Markle, Yonique Myrie, and Lara Rosenbach. E. Marie Lambert and Cathy Brown hosted this episode, and Yonique Myrie was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about a music education program that helps provide young people with alternatives to violence, conflict mediation and restorative justice, how senior citizens can stay cool during the hot summer months, and mental health awareness.. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 2 is produced by Cathy Brown, E. Marie Lambert, Robin Markle, Yonique Myrie, Lara Rosenbach, Felicia Casher, and Roxanne Logan. Roxanne Logan and Robin Markle hosted this episode, and Yonique Myrie was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about how voters felt about this week's primary election, how after-school programs and rec centers can help deter gun violence, an environmental organization working in our community to help combat climate change, and the power that names hold. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 2 is produced by Cathy Brown, E. Marie Lambert, Robin Markle, Yonique Myrie, Lara Rosenbach, Felicia Casher, and Roxanne Logan. Yonique Myrie and Lara Rosenbach hosted this episode, and Cathy Brown was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories from our community news reporters about about young people voting for the first time this year, Center City Jazz Fest, and an effort to provide life jackets to children swimming in public pools and the Black Mama's Day Bail Out. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Season 2 of Block by Block is produced by Cathy Brown, E. Marie Lambert, Robin Markle, Yonique Myrie, Lara Rosenbach, Felicia Casher, and Roxanne Logan. Cathy Brown and E. Marie Lambert hosted this episode, and Felicia Casher was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode features stories from our community news reporters about tracing your family history, mental health in African American Communities, an effort to rename a Philadelphia street, and the end of a program that offered food assistance for low-income households. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 2 is produced by Cathy Brown, E. Marie Lambert, Robin Markle, Yonique Myrie, Lara Rosenbach, Felicia Casher, and Roxanne Logan. Lara Rosenbach and Robin Markle hosted this episode, and Cathy Brown was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peter Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode includes stories about upcoming judicial elections, stories from our community news reporters about Trans Day of Visibility, funding for the arts, and what happens now that the extended government has ended some of the food and health benefits it had offered during the pandemic. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block season 2 is produced by Cathy Brown, E. Marie Lambert, Robin Markle, Yonique Myrie, Lara Rosenbach, Felicia Casher, and Roxanne Logan. Felecia Casher, and Roxanne Logan hosted this episode, and Yonique Myrie was our board operator tonight. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM and Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode features stories from our community news reporters about a family’s struggle with long Covid, an exhibit highlighting the impact of gun violence, indigenous heritage, and a new concert venue for Avante Garde music in South Philly. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block - Season 1 is produced by Brujo de la Mancha, Kris Hill, Jeff Jones, John Morrison, Maleka Fruean, Michelle Gilliard-Houston, Salina Singleton and Wayne Hunter Maleka hosted this episode, and Wayne was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM and Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode features stories from our community news reporters about a new resource for information about gun violence in Philadelphia… an organization that helps Philadelphians learn digital literacy skills, the Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of Pennsylvania, and groups working to help immigrants arriving in Philadelphia on buses sent from Texas. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block - Season 1 is produced by Alice Hall, Brujo de la Mancha, Kris Hill, Jeff Jones, John Morrison, Maleka Fruean, Michelle Gilliard-Houston, Salina Singleton and Wayne Hunter Maleka hosted this episode, and Wayne was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM and Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode features stories from our community news reporters about residents of a group of townhomes in West Philly who are fighting eviction, a program for senior citizens interested in helping preserve the environment, Native American heritage, and Transgender Day of Remembrance. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block - Season 1 is produced by Alice Hall, Brujo de la Mancha, Kris Hill, Jeff Jones, John Morrison, Maleka Fruean, Michelle Gilliard-Houston, Salina Singleton, and Wayne Hunter. Michelle hosted this episode, and Wayne was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM and Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode features stories on the 2022 election, a group opening a new meeting center women in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, an organization working to end gun violence in Pennsylvania, and a Day of the Dead exhibit honoring those who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block - Season 1 is produced by Alice Hall, Brujo de la Mancha, Kris Hill, Jeff Jones, John Morrison, Maleka Fruean, Salina Singleton and us: Michelle Gilliard-Houston, and Wayne Hunter. Brujo and Michelle co-hosted this episode, and Wayne was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM and Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

This episode features stories on working with young people to address issues like gun violence, mental health in Philadelphia, indigenous and Afro-LatinX identity, and Avogedden (an avocado giveaway in South Philly). Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block - Season 1 is produced by Alice Hall, Brujo de la Mancha, Kris Hill, Jeff Jones, John Morrison, Maleka Fruean, Salina Singleton and us: Michelle Gilliard-Houston, and Wayne Hunter. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM and Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

In our first episode, we’ll learn about Indigenous People’s Day celebrations in our area, a series of clinics to help people clear their criminal records, and what happens when somebody steals your check from the mail… and cashes it. Block by Block is PhillyCAM's new LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen. Block by Block is produced by Alice Hall, Brujo de la Mancha, Kris Hill, Jeff Jones, John Morrison, Maleka Fruean, Salina Singleton, Michelle Gilliard-Houston and Wayne Hunter. This episode is hosted by Michelle Gilliard-Houston and Wayne Hunter. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM and Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager. This episode featured music from Brujo de la Mancha.