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What an Executive Order will Mean for Certified LQBTQ+ Businesses in New Je...

Gus Penaranda, Executive Director of the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce, discusses the organization’s rebrand, how the Chamber can help businesses with becoming certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise, and what a new executive order will mean for certified LQBTQ+ businesses in the state. Recorded May 20, 2022.

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6:57

Advocating for Children in Foster Care

Liza Kirschenbaum, Associate Director of CASA of New Jersey, discusses the role volunteers play in advocating for children in foster care and how they help them to find safe, permanent homes. Recorded May 20, 2022.

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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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4:42

Learn How To Use Self-Esteem Skills In Work And In Life

Self Esteem Boston teaches people how to use self-esteem skills in work and in life through programs online and in person in goal-setting, stress management, job readiness, wellness and more.
Self Esteem Boston Founder, Marion Davis, explains.

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5:38

Learn How CASA's Support Children Who Have Been Abused Or Neglected

Boston CASA supports and advocates for the best interest of foster children and youth who have been removed from their home due to neglect or abuse. Boston CASA Executive Director, Nicole Stewart, explains this court appointed special advocates program.

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7:12

Tackling Climate Change And Loss Of Biodiversity Together

Two of the top environmental challenges of our times are climate change and loss of biodiversity. Mass Audubon President, David O'Neill, shares about nature based solutions helping to both mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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6:44

Empowering Boston's Asian And New Immigrant Community

"We've been fortunate to work with the mass gaming commission, as well as the Department of Public Health office of problem gambling to do a deeper dive into the impacts of the problem gambling." Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, CEO, Ben Hires discusses challenges in the Asian community.

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7:02

This Community College Works With Local Business To Retain Employees

"We are putting together courses and flexible programs, short-term programs, longer-term programs specifically designed for certain companies. And the second thing we're doing that's very, very important is we are talking even more with the employers to understand what their needs are." Roxbury Community College Interim President, Jackie Jenkins-Scott, discusses the many opportunities of RCC.

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6:38

How The Boston Harbor Went From Polluted To A Natural Resource

The Boston Harbor, once known as the dirtiest in America, is today the regions largest natural resource. Boston Harbor Now, Executive Director,Kathy Abbott discusses the impacts of climate change and also the mission to get people out to the harbor islands and harborwalk.

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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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4:50

And the Winner Is...

Comcast Business hosted the Maker's Madness Competition. With over 200,000 votes cast, the winner is Rivian all electric adventure vehicle. With over 400 unique products, Rivian was crowned coolest.

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