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This week on WURD: Voting rights act weakened, a Thanksgiving performance to remember, caring for your mental health during the holidays and more

Commentator Roxanne Jones joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to talk about a federal appeals court that moved to weaken the Voting Rights Act, as well as the case of Dexter Wade, a Black man who was fatally struck by a Mississippi police vehicle and secretly buried in a prisoner’s grave.Lady Alma, Philadelphia's legendary house music vocalist, joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss her career and […]

todayNovember 29, 2023

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This week on WURD: Reparations in Philly, what’s happening in Gaza, The Stolen Girls of Americus and more

Philadelphia 3rd City District Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss the upcoming hearing on the 911 phone system and the Reparations Task Force. Jude Husein serves as the Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate and is the only Palestinian staffer in the General Assembly. She joined Carol Riddick on Love and Life to discuss the genocide in Gaza and how people around […]

todayNovember 20, 2023

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WURD Radio Celebrates 20 Years

WURD Radio celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Fitler Club in downtown Philadelphia on Friday, Nov. 10. The evening started with a cocktail reception where guests mingled with WURD hosts, grabbed some food and enjoyed the vibes. To see photos from the night click below. View Photo Gallery As we celebrated 20 years we had to remember those of us who had been here since the beginning. Below you can […]

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20th Anniversary Photo Gallery

WURD Radio celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Fitler Club in downtown Philadelphia on Friday, Nov. 10. The evening started with a cocktail reception where guests mingled with WURD hosts, grabbed some food and enjoyed the vibes. Check out the photo gallery of WURD's 20th anniversary below and click here for a full recap of the evening.

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THE HARVEST: FIND FREE FOOD, CLOTHING, CLASSES AND MORE RESOURCES EACH WEEK

WURD Radio is sharing a harvest for the world! Through Dec. 31, visit wurdradio.com to find information on upcoming give-back events in Philadelphia. We will feature organizations hosting free food and clothing giveaways, workshops and more! If you know of such an organization, please fill out this form, so that we can share those resources below! ACHIEVEability What: Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Where: 5901 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19139 When: Nov. […]

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This week on WURD: Cherelle Parker makes history, the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, the case of Elijah McClain and more

Philadelphia mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD after her historic victory, becoming the city's first female mayor. She spoke about her win and her vision for the city of Philadelphia. Julia Dignam serves as the director of development and communications of the Cobbs Creek Foundation. She joined Andrea Lawful-Sanders on The Source to talk about the restoration of Cobbs Creek Golf Course and the impact […]

todayNovember 13, 2023

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This week on WURD: Moving to Ghana, juvenile justice reforms, a ban on tobacco and more

Nyamal Tutdeal, Liana Cooper, Erica Franklin and Taneka Sawadogo joined Andrea Lawful-Sanders on The Source to discuss why they chose to leave the United States to move to Ghana and what the transition has been like. Malik Pickett is a staff attorney for the Juvenile Law Center. He joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to talk about HB 1381, a bill that includes significant juvenile justice reforms. Wayne […]

todayNovember 5, 2023

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This week on WURD: 1,000 new affordable houses, Michael Coard talks with Marc Lamont Hill, Trump’s legal troubles and more

Council President Darrell Clarke joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss the Turn the Key program to build 1,000 affordable homes through the Council’s Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill joined Michael Coard on Radio Courtroom to help people better understand the long history of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Zach Schonfeld is a legal affairs reporter for The Hill covering the intersection […]

todayOctober 30, 2023

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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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