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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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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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6:22

Programs to Address Issues of Equity and Fairness in Communities of Color

Jennifer Thompkins, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, discusses the organization's programs designed to increase graduation rates and reduce the achievement gap for students in Delaware as well as their opportunities for adults interested in civic engagement. 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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5:44

A Writing Program Amplifying Young BPS Student Voices

826 Boston, a writing program for Boston Public Schools youth, encourages young people to find their voice and provides an outlet for them to express themselves. Writers' Room Manager, Isata Jalloh, discusses the offerings of this free program.

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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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4:33

Issues Impacting Local Communities

The 57th New Jersey Conference of Mayors Annual Conference was held in Atlantic City. Comcast Newsmakers was on location to hear from local and state elected officials about the role of the organization, the importance of mayors working collectively, and the issues impacting local communities. Recorded May 12, 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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