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Gentrification in Philadelphia: What the 2023 mayoral candidates plan to do about it

We asked WURD listeners to ask questions on what issues and policies matter most to them. This week, we take a look at housing and gentrification – especially the impacts on long-time residents.  By Kiara Santos You asked and we listened. Earlier this month, the WURD family wanted to know how the mayor will administrate issues surrounding housing and gentrification around the city.  Democratic nominee Cherelle Parker told Billy Penn […]

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This week on WURD: Chris Tucker on comedy stardom, gun violence prevention budget cuts, possible SEPTA police strike and more

Actor and comedian Chris Tucker joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss his rise to comedy and movie stardom and his stand-up show, "The Legend Tour 2023" on Oct. 18, at The Met Philadelphia.Rev. Gregory Holston joined Joann Bell on Evening WURDs to discuss Pennsylvania Senate Republicans cutting 65% of the gun violence prevention budget and what the future of gun violence prevention looks like for Philadelphia.Omari Bervine, president of Fraternal Order […]

todayOctober 23, 2023

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Philadelphia considers first US bill to end unlawful medical deportations

By Maurizio Guerrero | PrismA bill that aims to end the unlawful practice of medical deportations or international patient dumping was introduced to the Philadelphia City Council on Sept. 28. If approved, the ordinance would create the first legal framework in the U.S. to prevent hospitals from deporting non-citizen patients who are ill or critically injured to avoid paying for their long-term medical care.Introduced by Councilmember Jim Harrity, the bill […]

todayOctober 17, 2023

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This week on WURD: Sherri Shepherd, a judicial forum without judges, the Philly school fair and more

Sherri Shepherd — Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actor and best-selling author — joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss season two of her show "Sherri" and her project Funny Over 50, a nationwide search for women over 50 who are waiting for their big break in comedy. Jasimane Ransom is organizing a judicial candidate forum on Oct. 17 — and most of the candidates have not responded […]

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Education Reform, Safety Initiatives and More: Mayoral Candidates’ Visions for Philadelphia Schools

Election season is coming up, and while the mayoral forums will continue over the course of the month to elect historic Philadelphia’s 100th mayor. We asked WURD listeners to ask questions on what issues and policies matter most to them. This week, we asked listeners their questions for the candidates on public education for grades K-12. Listen to Wake Up With WURD Friday Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 to ask […]

todayOctober 12, 2023 2

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This Week On WURD: Speaker of the House ousted, Tupac murder suspect indicted, Hakim’s Bookstore makes history and more

Congressman Dwight Evans represents the third Congressional District in Pennsylvania. He joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and what comes next. Kevin Powell is an American writer, activist and television personality. He joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss his interviews with Tupac Shakur and the news that the last living member of the group responsible for killing […]

todayOctober 6, 2023

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This week on WURD: Murder charges dropped, disorder in Center City, federal gun violence prevention, Wayne Brady and more

Interim Philadelphia police commissioner John Stanford joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss the disorder in Center City after the dismissal of murder charges against former police officer Mark Dial.Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined Wake Up with WURD to discuss the Biden administration's federal gun violence prevention plan.Wayne Brady, comedian, actor, singer and host of "Let's Make a Deal," joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss […]

todayOctober 2, 2023

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This week on WURD: Cherelle Parker, safe injection sites, Aaron Neville, affirmative action and more

Democratic mayoral nominee Cherelle Parker joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss safe injection sites, gun violence and Terry stops or “stop and frisk."Philadelphia city councilmember Quetcy Lozada joined Wake Up with WURD to discuss the passing of a bill that bans controversial safe injection sites without first hearing from the community. Legendary singer and songwriter Aaron Neville joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss his new […]

todaySeptember 25, 2023

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This week on WURD: David Oh, Danelo Cavalcante, Moms for Liberty, Black women in outer space and more

Former city councilmember and Republican mayoral nominee David Oh joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss his vision for Philadelphia, how to combat Philadelphia's gun violence issue, the proposed Sixers arena and more. Pennsylvania attorney general Michelle Henry joined Wake Up with WURD to give a statement on the capture of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante and to discuss children and gun violence. Shirlee Howe is the education […]

todaySeptember 15, 2023

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This week on WURD: Gov. Josh Shapiro, the 76ers in Chinatown, superintendent Tony Watlington on the start of the school year and more

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss the state’s efforts to fight the ongoing opioid epidemic, how to combat Philadelphia's gun violence problem and his executive order to help small businesses. Jenny Zang lives in Chinatown and is an organizer with an Asian-American civil rights organization. She joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss a recent meeting about 76ers Place, the proposed arena […]

todaySeptember 8, 2023

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