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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. 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Phone Number: 215-748-8800 […]

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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 it will have on the community once completed. Roxanne Jones, […]

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 Preston Harris is an executive board member of the National […]

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 of courts and national politics. He joined Tonya Pendleton on […]

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 that she acknowledged that gentrification is happening in areas of […]

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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 of Transit Police Lodge 109, joined Wake Up with WURD […]

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 would create a mandatory protocol for any hospital in Philadelphia […]

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 to the requests to participate. She appeared on Wake Up […]

todayOctober 16, 2023

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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 the questions you need answers to.By Kiara SantosMany parents are […]

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