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A new kind of safe haven: ‘I see a person who just wants to be understood and loved’

WURD is one of more than 20 news organizations producing Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and the city’s push towards economic mobility. Follow us at @BrokeInPhilly.By Zari Tarazona | Kensington VoicePhoto Credit: Solmaira Valerio*Editor’s note: Jeremy’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Since May, Patrice Rogers has supported dozens of people at risk of addiction, homelessness and mental illness through her street outreach and outdoor, camp-based safe haven near McPherson Square Park. The safe […]

January 6, 2022

Press Release

Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement Launches Black Male Resource Finder

PRESS RELEASEThe Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) launched the Black Male Resource Finder, a virtual interactive tool that enables Philadelphia residents to access City and community resources more effectively through a digital platform. This new platform is OBME’s latest tool to bridge the opportunity divide for men and boys of color by striving to better the communities where they live and reduce the economic and social disparities that affect them. According to the Brotherly Love Health Report, roughly 23 […]

December 28, 2021

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Women & Gender

Hear all the conversations from WURD’s Empowerment Experience

By Sara Lomax-Reese | WURD RadioWURD Radio hosted its annual Empowerment Experience on Friday, Dec. 17. This year’s theme was “The Power, Purpose and Possibility of Black Women: Conversations on Healing and Wholeness.” Each program featured powerful Black women’s voices sharing insights, wisdom and information to help us navigate these turbulent times. Every hour we included “WURDs of Empowerment,” inspirational poems, quotes and messages from Philadelphia-area Black women. Our goal was to amplify Black women’s voices throughout the day to […]

December 21, 2021 2

Finance

How To Protect Your Bank Accounts from Fraud

By Phil DiAngelo | WSFS BankThousands of consumers fall victim to fraud daily.From phishing schemes to imposters pretending to be your bank, there are no shortage of scams, and you need to remain vigilant in order to protect yourself, your information and your bank accounts.Here are some tips and details on common scams to help protect yourself.Check FraudCheck fraud, specifically altered check claims, has been on the rise in recent months. In many instances, checks are stolen from mailboxes or […]

December 17, 2021

ICYMI

This week on WURD: Dr. Robin Smith, A mother’s grief and educating Black children

ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio.Empowering WURDS: Dr. Robin Smith, best known as the therapist in residence on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," is the keynote speaker for WURD's Empowerment Experience! She spoke to Evening WURDS' Nick Taliaferro to preview the event. https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/evening-wurds-121521-dr-robin-smithSpotlight on Camden: Camden, N.J., photographer Erik James Montgomery has been working on an ongoing series, “Camden Is ... Bright Not Blight.” He joined Wake Up With WURD to discuss […]

December 16, 2021

News

No seat at the table

Corporations vowed to diversify their boards (so much for the racial reckoning)By Madhusmita BoraMaria Frizelle Roberts is tired of waiting.An alum of the University of Pennsylvania, University of California at Berkeley and St. Joseph’s University, she has an impressive academic and corporate resume. As the CEO of MFR Consultants, Inc., a full-service technology and business advisory company, she leads an interdisciplinary team and sits on nonprofit boards including the Philadelphia African American Chamber of Commerce.Despite these accomplishments, she hasn’t been […]

December 15, 2021

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WURD Events

Meet the panelists for WURD’s 2021 Empowerment Experience

WURD Radio will host the 2021 Empowerment Experience on Friday, Dec. 17. This year’s theme is “The Power, Purpose and Possibility of Black Women: Conversations on Healing and Wholeness,” which will feature a keynote from Dr. Robin Smith and several hours worth of exciting panel discussions! Read below for more information about the panelists for WURD Radio’s 2021 Empowerment Experience discussions. 1-1:40 p.m.: Kickoff Keynote Conversation with Dr. Robin SmithDr. Robin L. Smith, or “Dr. Robin” as she is affectionately known, […]

December 13, 2021 1

Press Release

City of Philadelphia Announces Food Establishment Vaccine Mandate

Starting Jan. 3, 2022, any establishment in Philadelphia that sells food and/or drink for consumption on-site may admit only those patrons who have completed their vaccine series against COVID-19. For the first two weeks of this mandate, Jan. 3-17, establishments may choose to accept proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of entry in lieu of proof of vaccination. After Jan. 17, negative COVID-19 tests can no longer be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination. Staff as well […]

December 13, 2021

News

City announces final round of anti-violence community expansion grant program awardees

The City of Philadelphia announced Wednesday the fourth and final round of the Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant Program awardees. The final round of awardees includes 18 additional organizations that will collectively receive more than $7 million in funding, bringing the total amount distributed through this program to the total $13.5 million allocated for the Community Expansion Grant program.The final awardees are: Put It Down Philly; Unity in the Community; Men Who Care of Germantown; Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia; Guns Down, […]

December 9, 2021

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