Pennsylvania

6:45

The Connection Between Drug Paraphernalia in City Stores and Quality of Lif...

Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson discusses her effort to modernize the definition of drug paraphernalia, better enforce the code against businesses that intentionally skirt the zoning process, and improve quality of life in Philly neighborhoods. Recorded May 20, 2022.

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7:29

Leadership Development for Girls

Kim Fraites-Dow, CEO of the Girl Scouts Eastern Pennsylvania, discusses how her organization focuses on entrepreneurship, STEM, outdoor experiences, and life skills to help girls develop courage, confidence, and character. Recorded May 20, 2022.

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6:10

PA Dist 29 Senator on Redistricting Election Integrity Ukrainian Americans

Pennsylvania recently finalized its new congressional and legislative maps. Host Sheila Hyland discusses the constitutional mandate with Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall who represents the 29th District, along with election integrity, and supporting Ukrainian and other ethnic Americans through a bill to prevent doing business with Russia. senatorargall.com

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6:39

Crisis Shelter's Pandemic Strategy Effective Still Today

Sheltering in place during the pandemic didn't provide a safe haven for everyone. Host Sheila Hyland talks with Hilary O'Toole, Assistant Director at Crisis Center North in Pittsburgh, about issues sheltering in place created for domestic partners during the pandemic and continuing to use the successful tools developed to meet this need. crisiscenternorth.org

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7:24

Directing Donation Dollars That Make Most Difference

Knowing the greatest need in the community at any point in time helps hard-earned donation dollars be directed where they make the greatest difference. Host Sheila Hyland talks with Tammy White, President of United Way of Berks County about being a good steward of money donated and granted to help people through their 33 agency partners and their 80 programs and services. uwberks.org

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5:55

Decline of Arts Education Filling The Gap

With the decline of art education in schools, underserved kids, who are less likely to engage in the arts, may be at further risk to benefit from key life-long advantages the arts can provide in a child's early development. Host Sheila Hyland talks with Tyian Battle, Executive Director of Pittsburgh based ACH Clear Pathways, about providing visual and performing arts opportunities to children who otherwise wouldn’t have that chance. achclearpathways.org

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6:44

Time Is Right To Restore Reading Rail Service

It's been more than 40 years since the City of Reading, Pennsylvania, had passenger rail service. Host Sheila Hyland talks with Berks Alliance Chairman John Weidenhammer about a new study that suggests now is the right time to start the process of restoring the service. berksalliance.org

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8:59

Help for Harmful Effects of Age-Based Bias

More than 80% of Americans 50 and older say they've experienced ageism resulting in harmful physical and mental effects, according to recent University of Michigan research. Host Sheila Hyland talks with guest Cathy Bollinger, Managing Director of Embracing Aging, York County Community Foundation, about available programs and services to help deal with these effects. yccf.org, embracingaging.org

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8:17

Working with Businesses and Residents to Foster Vibrant Local Neighborhoods

Patrick Sherlock, Executive Director of Fairmount Community Development Corporation, discusses the organization’s work to foster a vibrant local economy including a free business development program and special events. Recorded May 4, 2022.

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7:02

Improving Systems of Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults

David Griffith, Elder Initiative Director of Programs & Outreach for the Elder Initiative @ The William Way LGBT Community Center, discusses the organization’s work to ensure that services for LGBTQ+ seniors are affirming and culturally sensitive. Recorded May 4, 2022.

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7:15

Supporting the Behavioral Health and Human Service Needs of Bucks County Re...

Tobi Bruhn, Executive Director of Foundations Community Partnership, discusses the organization’s grant making to support the behavioral health and human service needs of Bucks County, their service-learning program for college students, and their scholarships for graduating high school students. Recorded May 4, 2022.

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8:12

Mentorship and Adoption of Older Youth in Foster Care

Christine Jacobs, Executive Director of the Adoption Center, discusses how the organization works to make a difference for older youth in foster care through mentorship and adoption. Recorded May 4, 2022.

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6:42

Waiving the Residency Requirement for Newly Hired Police and Correctional O...

: Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Derek Green (D) discusses his public safety agenda which includes an effort to hire more police and correctional officers. He also discusses his package of bills designed to encourage greater civic engagement and participation among Philadelphians. Recorded April 22, 2022.

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9:15

The Growing Problem of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and What ...

Abbie Newman, CEO of Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center, discusses increased cases of commercial sexual exploitation of children and how her organization has partnered with law enforcement, social workers, and medical and mental health personnel to improve procedures to better identify and help victims. Recorded April 22, 2022.

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9:03

Volunteers Who Advocate for Children Who Have Experienced Abuse or Neglect

Leigh Anne McKelvey, Executive Director of CASA Youth Advocates, discusses the role volunteers play in advocating for children in foster care and how more volunteers are needed to ensure children who have experienced abuse or neglect are safe, can have a permanent home, and a bright future. Recorded April 22, 2022.

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9:31

The Role of Child Advocacy Centers When There is Suspected Child Abuse

Sarah Gibbons, Executive Director of Family Support Line of Delaware County, discusses a first of its kind program designed to combat human trafficking as well as the dramatic spike in the number of suspected child abuse cases her organization is seeing and how child advocacy centers can help. Recorded April 6, 2022.

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