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Friends of the Children aims to break the cycle of generational poverty by pairing kids with paid mentors who stay with them for 12+ years. Racquel Williams talks with the Executive Director of their new Philadelphia chapter on this week's episode: kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

On this week's episode, Racquel Williams meets a man who turned his life around from heroin addiction and homelessness with the help of @ACHIEVEability. Hear how they help West Philly families with housing, education, and more: kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

The Philadelphia Flower Show kicks off today! Shara Dae Howard got a sneak peek with PHS. Join us to spend a day as a volunteer on Shara in the City. Listen at the end of our latest episode: kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

PHS is preparing for the 2025 Flower Show, and Shara Dae Howard got a sneak peak at this year's displays. Join us behind the scenes on a new Shara in the City tomorrow, on @KYWNewsradio at 1:30pm and 7:30pm or anytime at kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly.

While Britt James Carpenter was recovering from addiction, he realized the importance of community. He started the Philly Unknown Project to connect and help others in similar situations. Britt shares his story with Racquel Williams this week: audacy.com/podcast/bridgi…

If you missed "The Time is Always Now" at @philamuseum, we've got one more chance for you to experience it in a different way on Shara in the City. Listen at the end of our latest episode: kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

This year’s One Book One Philadelphia choice has been revealed! #blackthought #theroots #Phillylegend

As we continue to see racist incidents across the country, a group in Collingswood, NJ is fostering honest conversation across backgrounds. Racquel Williams talks with members of EMBRACING RACE - The Conversation on this week's episode. 🎧 audacy.com/podcast/bridgi…

This week on Shara in the City, we're looking back on @SharaDae's conversation with Lloyd Parks, the last living member of the R&B group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Lloyd still lives in Philly and can still hit those high notes! 🎶 kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

Sid Booker was a legend in North Philly - and not just because of his golden brown shrimp 🍤 . @SharaDae talks with "Mr. Philadelphia" and Sid's family about the legacy he left behind. Listen to Shara in the City at the end of our latest episode. kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

Now that @YaFavTrashman has his own truck and a crew, he has some big goals for 2025. Can he pick up 500 tons of trash off of Philly's streets? Terrill Haigler catches up with @Racquelonair on this week's episode: kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

Terrill Haigler: Changing the game by cleaning city streets audacy.com/kywnewsradio/n…

Twin Sister Docs: Changing the game with compassionate care audacy.com/kywnewsradio/n…

The goats are back this week on Shara in the City! @SharaDae talks with a mom who got a second chance at life through @Donors1 and her daughter, as they walk through the @awburyarboretum grief garden and reflect. Listen at the end of our latest episode: kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

The 76ers staying in South Philly was a win for Chinatown, but this was far from their first fight. @Racquelonair talked with @AsAmUnited and @PCDC_Events about Chinatown's history and what development they want to see to strengthen the neighborhood. kywnewsradio.com/bridgingphilly

This week on Shara in the City, we explore grief, gratitude, and...goats? @SharaDae visits the grief garden at @awburyarboretum with @PhillyGoatProj1 and @Donors1. Listen at the end of the episode: audacy.com/podcast/bridgi…

People say "young adults don't want to work." @hopeworkscamden says they just need the right support. They told @Racquelonair all about their tech training programs and how they're breaking down barriers for young adults in Camden and Kensington: audacy.com/podcast/bridgi…

Clothing = confidence. 👗 @SharaDae stopped by Sisters Affirming Sisterhood to help them sort clothes to distribute to the transgender community, and she got a lesson on ballroom while she was there! Listen at the end of our latest episode: audacy.com/podcast/bridgi…

As the new Trump administration begins, many people in marginalized communities are afraid for what's next. City Councilmember @Rue_Landau is holding a hearing on Wednesday about how Philadelphia can protect those communities. Listen for more: audacy.com/podcast/bridgi…