The District

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Temple professors are underpaid (shocker)! Septa finally stepping up its game? And the amish growing hemp! Join Sam, Haley and Amelia for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District today. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 00:50 - Faculty receive smaller slice of revenue at Temple 16:24 - Kendra Brooks wants to put affordable transit on City Council's agenda 27:47 - Viral CBS3 interview with apartment building fire 'hero' shades Eagles' Nelson Agholor 30:46 - As farmers flock to hemp, Amish and ‘English' in Pennsylvania foresee real profits 40:40 - Temple President Richard Englert delivers 2019 State of the University address ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Samantha Hughes.

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | MWF 6-7PM EST An off-campus fire displaced 110 Temple students! Philly was ranked as one of the worst cities for Generation Z! And Temple is preparing to launch another construction project! Join Sam Hughes, Haley Quillen-Knox, and Amelia Winger for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District this week. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 00:57 - Philly is among the worst U.S. cities for Gen Z, report says 10:45 - Students allowed back into homes after off-campus fire 21:54 - Temple to construct multi-use building on Broad Street 40:30 - Why is gun violence in Philly ‘exploding' when solutions exist? ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Gas prices rising in Pennsylvania! Kate Smith statue taken down! And Temple Updates their sustainability plan! Join Maya, Jennie, and Alesia for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:36 - Gas Prices Rising in Pennsylvania 8:50 - 'Jeopardy!' Record-Holder Explains His Strategy for Winning 16:20 - Kate Smith Statue in South Philly Taken Down 25:52 - Temple Updates Sustainability Plan 32:31 - Elizabeth Warren Releases Sweeping Student Debt Cancellation and Free College Plan 38:19 - Boy Scouts of America Accused of Long-Standing Sexual Abuse 42:22 - Easter Bunny Who Broke Up Fight Has Warrant for His Arrest ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Active mumps cases drop to less than 10! Pennsylvania names state's official amphibian! And Philadelphia is planning to start a new street cleaning experiment! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 3:43 - Mumps Cases Less Than 10 6:17 - Philly Street Cleaning Experiment 14:57 - Driver Intentionally Drives into 6 People in North Philadelphia 22:10 - New "Citizen" App to Keep You Safe Available in Philadelphia 30:49 - Lawsuit Alleges Child Sex Abuse at Prominent Washington Synagogue 37:28 - Faith-Based Adoption Agency Sues Over Same-Sex Couple 42:20 - Eastern Hellbender Named Pennsylvania's Official Amphibian ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST President Trump's sister retired as a federal judge in Philadelphia, stopping a probe into their family's finances! Pennsylvania officials are being sued for not protecting children from abuse at the Glen Mills Schools! And the Phillies will most likely host the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park! Join Amarynth Ruch and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 5:12 - Temple Brick and Shoe Mystery 11:25 - Philadelphia charter school closed Thursday due to bed bugs, officials say 15:44 - Advocates sue Pa. officials, say they failed to catch major problems at Glen Mills Schools 28:51 - WHIP Sports Update 31:10 - Phillies to host All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in 2026 34:37 - Trump's sister retires as federal judge in Philadelphia amid reported probe of family finances 39:46 - More than 1,000 people already have gotten Philly municipal IDs, and appointments are full ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Philadelphia's successfully implemented an opioid overdose information network! A federal judge rejected a PA Turnpike toll hikes lawsuit! And state universities are being given more power over tuition prices! Join Maya Tejada and Amarynth Ruch for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:32 - Gov. Wolf touts success of opioid info sharing system after first year 7:01 - TSG Election Results 14:37 - WHIP News Update 16:07 - CCP, faculty reach contract deal as funding woes loom 24:35 - New Pa. policy gives state universities more power over tuition 31:35 - WHIP Sports Update 33:21 - 2018 Philadelphia Award goes to the founder of Coded by Kids 41:02 - Judge rejects lawsuit over Pennsylvania Turnpike toll hikes ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Temple University announces tobacco free campus as soon as next fall! Philadelphia Please Touch Museum features Muslim culture exhibit! And Pennsylvania is set to administer trauma education in schools! Join Maya Tejada and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:16 - Temple to Become Tobacco Free Campus 7:28 - Pennsylvania Trauma Education 16:03 - Mistakenly Freed Man Won't Return to Jail 22:15 - Please Touch Museum Features Muslim Culture 26:56 - PA Teen Brings Loaded Gun to School 37:56 - Grocery Store Altercation Over Bagging ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Temple Student Government elections are right around the corner! BecomingTU and RiseTU are competing for your votes! Join Amarynth Ruch and Emely Morel to hear what each campaign has to say about their goals for Temple on the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 3:32 - Temple Student Government announces two executive teams for 2019-20 campaign 14:22 - Interview with RiseTU 29:47 - Interview with BecomingTU ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Justin Bieber announces he's retiring for music! A GOP Rep. quotes Hitler's “Mein Kampf” on the House floor! And Jussie Smollett is free from felony charges! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:47 - Ex-Traffic Court Judge Barred from City Council Ballot 5:52 - GOP Rep. Quotes Hitler on House Floor 15:32 - Charges Against Jussie Smollett Dropped 23:13 - Famous Instagram Woman Has Stroke in Dangerous Yoga Pose 30:27 - County in New York Declares State of Emergency for Measles 36:55 - Justin Bieber Announces He's Quitting Music ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST State representatives introduced a bill to remove officials from office! Governor Tom Wolf faces opposition in trying to remove lead from schools! And Temple will offer free mumps vaccinations! Join Maya Tejada, Amarynth Ruch and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 03:07 - Temple Student Government announces two executive teams for 2019-20 campaign 14:36 - Pa. lawmakers bring back bill penalizing doctors for abortions due to Down syndrome 24:33 - Temple will hold two free walk-in vaccination clinics to combat mumps outbreak 30:16 - Philly state Rep. wants to give voters power to oust indicted Councilman Henon 37:14 - Gov. Tom Wolf pushes plan to eliminate lead from Philadelphia schools ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST New Jersey becomes the second state to ban cashless businesses! The Temple University mumps outbreak climbs to 67! And the FDA just approved the first drug aimed at combating postpartum depression! Join Maya Tejada and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:53 - Kim Kardashian Tries to Pay Someone's Rent 10:44 - Delaware Proposal to Place More Counselors in Schools 15:47 - Cannabis -Infused Jelly Beans 23:02 - New Jersey Bans Cashless Businesses 30:05 - Temple University Mumps Outbreak Climbs to 67 36:17 - FDA Approves First Postpartum Depression Drug 39:12 - Violent Altercation Inside Upper Darby Wawa ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Mumps Mania on Main Campus! A widespread, star-studded college admissions conspiracy! And Boeing's 737 gets grounded! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in The District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:46 - College Entrance Scam 15:29 - Mumps on Campus 20:07 - Grounding Boeing 737 30:13 - Georgia Sexual Health Law 35:43 - 11 Year Old Killed ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Pennsylvania prisons won't be closing despite declining inmate populations! A Philadelphia lawsuit could potentially shut down a clubhouse for addiction recovery in Kensington! And police have finally captured an emu on the run throughout York! Join Maya Tejada, Amarynth Ruch and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:46 - Pennsylvania first state to mandate schools have a tip line for threats. So far, 6,200 reports have come in. 14:22 - Pa. Health Department hiring scientists to study PFAS chemicals in drinking water 23:34 - Fewer inmates will not mean a prison closure in 2019, Pa. officials say 28:31 - Philadelphia lawsuit threatens to shut down Kensington clubhouse for addiction recovery 34:42 - Philly DA Krasner fined $4K for super PAC campaign finance violation 38:24 - Police Capture Rogue Emu That's Been On The Run In Pennsylvania ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Chelsea Seidel from Temple PRSSA talks about their new partnership with Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia! Philly students weigh in on the Green New Deal! And Papa John's is in the news! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:25 - Guest Chelsea Seidel 8:36 - Philly Students & New Green Deal 16:20 - New Jersey Plastic Ban 22:28 - City Hall Starbucks 30:48 - Papa John's Employee Education 41:01 - Methodists Reject Proposal for Gay Clergy ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Spanier's appeal denied! Activists arrested! And the creepy Fairmount letter! Join Maya Tejada, Amarynth Ruch, and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:47 - Philly police on that creepy Fairmount letter: ‘Report it, whatever it is' 09:37 - Pa. survivors demand action, but fear inertia at Vatican summit on sex abuse 15:00 - WHIP News Update 18:56 - Penn State ex-president Spanier's request for appeal denied 25:41 - Activist arrested at City Hall protest targeting Jannie Blackwell 30:39 - Daphne Goggins says she has mental illness and that it may be part of God's plan to make her mayor of Philadelphia 38:50 - Jussie Smollett Rehearsed His Own Assault, Prosecutors Say ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger KEY WORDS: Fairmount, creepy letter, police, Philadelphia, meat, Vatican, church, summit, Pennsylvania, priests, bishops, Penn State, Graham Spanier, appeal, child endangerment, Supreme Court, conviction, city hall, activists, arrest, city council, lawsuit, banks, inflation, Daphne Goggins, mayor, mental illness, Jussie Smollett, assault, salary, Chicago, Empire

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Snow! Bernie Sanders! And Mice! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:51 - Morgan Hall Mouse 9:32 - State Sue Trump 16:46 - Bernie Running for Office 27:17 - Snowy Wednesday 31:59 - Jussi Smollett's Siblings Blame Media 45:56 - Wendy's Boycott ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Explosions! A violent video game tax! And a woman mistaken for dead! Join Maya Tejada, Amarynth Ruch, and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:39 - Woman mistakenly placed on Death Master File 9:27 - Howard Schultz confronted by woman who shared Philly Starbucks arrest video 21:17 - Moment of Remembrance for Parkland 21:44 - Pa. weighs plan to tax violent video games to fund school security 31:00 - Explosions rumble underground in Center City 35:39 - Three men and an alligator snagged in drug bust, Chesco DA says ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST 21 Savage! Politics! And Weather! Join Maya Tejada and Jennie Sheffer for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:39 - Temple Controversy 17:42 - Government Shutdown 24:10 - Snow in Hawaii 31:40 - EL Chapo Indictment 38:16 21 Savage ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Philadelphia's being sued! A city councilman is running while indicted! And plans for downsizing the juvenile justice system! Join Amarynth Ruch, Maya Tejada, and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:53 - Justice Department sues Philadelphia over Opioid Epidemic 14:10 - Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wants to downsize juvenile justice system 20:02 - Joining the Philly club: Henon to run while indicted 28:04 - Photo surfaces of Pennsylvania school principal wearing blackface during school event 38:19 - Bill looks to require Philadelphia businesses to accept cash ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Brains! Apps! And Pork chops! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:31 - Philly Schools App 7:45 - Cyborg Journalism 16:04 - P.A. State Police 23:04 - BronxCare Lawsuit 30:53- Brains 35:25 - Frozen Pork Chop ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Kensington camp clearings! Hunger strikes! And good deeds for the homeless! Join Maya Tejada and Amarynth Ruch for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 3:10 - Middle Schoolers Plotted ‘Columbine-Style' Shooting, Police Say 15:09 - ICE Force-Feeding Detainees on Hunger Strike 21:13 - Wolf Resuscitates a Minimum Wage Hike 30:18 - Philadelphia's Last Major Drug Encampment Closes in Bitter Cold 36:56 - Good Samaritan Pays for Hotel Rooms for 70 Homeless People ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Gun laws! Winter Storm! And future careers! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in The District. Discussion Times and Sources: 1:05 - 10 Best Jobs of 2019 6:05 - NY Gun Law 11:53 - Anti-Immigrant Message 21:48 - Polar Vortex 31:31 - Temple Owl Card 38:39 - Temple Professor Buys Haitian Mountaintop Attributions: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer.

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Bookstores! Food Donations! And New Jersey Drivers! Join Maya Tejada for a rundown and discussion about what's going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:01 - WHYY: Independent bookstores are coming back in Philly, across the U.S. 8:50 - NBC: Two University of Oklahoma students leave school after blackface routine 17:10 - The Hill: Ocasio-Cortez: I give 'zero' f---s about pushback from other Democrats 26:24 - CNN: Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to go into effect 38:21: - 6ABC: Philadelphia International Airport collecting donations for federal workers during shutdown 43:11 - CBS Philly: New Jersey Ranked Top 10 In Worst States For Driving, Finds Report ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST THURSDAY 12/06 | Join hosts Amarynth Ruch, Amelia Winger, and Taylor Allen for the District, your one stop shop for state and local news and politics! City council voted in favor of the Fair Workweek bill, Philly is named GQ's City of the Year, 27 Temple University professors sign a letter of no confidence in Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick O'Connor, and more on this episode of the District. Skip to a topic: 1:08 - Council approves bills for ‘Fair Workweek' and $15/hr wage hike http://www2.philly.com/news/fair-workweek-philadelphia-bill-vote-20181206.html 6:42 - Ruling on naming priests in abuse report may change Pa. grand jury process https://whyy.org/articles/ruling-on-naming-priests-in-abuse-report-may-change-pa-grand-jury-process/ 16:25 - Brightwood Career Institute in Philadelphia abruptly closes while class in session https://6abc.com/education/philly-technical-school-abruptly-closes-while-class-in-session/4841318/ 23:45 - More than 27 Temple University professors sign letter of no confidence in BOT Chair O'Connor https://temple-news.com/more-than-27-temple-university-professors-sign-letter-of-no-confidence-in-bot-chair-oconnor/ 28:45 - Philadelphia Is the City of the Year https://www.gq.com/story/philadelphia-is-the-city-of-the-year-2018 39:30 - Study suggests Philly's accent is going away because of millennials http://www.fox29.com/news/study-suggests-philly-s-accent-is-going-away-because-of-millennials Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST DATE 12/04 | Join hosts Tony, Taylor, and Maya for the District, your one stop shop for state and local news and politics! Hundreds sign a national letter in support of Marc Lamont Hill, Florida sheriffs illegally detain a Philly native, Saucon Valley School District settles a federal civil lawsuit, and more on this episode of the District. Skip to a topic: 1:28 - Hundreds Sign A National Letter In Support Of Marc Lamont Hill https://temple-news.com/hundreds-sign-letter-condemning-temple-cnn-reaction-following-marc-lamont-hills-united-nations-speech/?fbclid=IwAR1kttz-O6fIs8Vpd6kmCPlenzPiZXh-KEm0Ut-8NB9SywvRdtJAXIWwIZ4 11:54 - Florida Sheriffs Illegally Held Philly Native As Undocumented Immigrant, Lawsuit Alleges https://whyy.org/articles/florida-sheriffs-illegally-held-philly-native-as-undocumented-immigrant-lawsuit-alleges/ 17:25 - Should You Need To Pass A Social Media Check To Get A Gun? https://whyy.org/articles/should-you-need-to-pass-a-social-media-check-to-get-a-gun/ 26:23 - Pennsylvania was The Most Gerrymandered State in America https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/11/09/one-state-fixed-its-gerrymandered-districts-other-didnt-heres-how-election-played-out-both/ 32:31 - Saucon Valley Settles Lawsuit That Alleged Racism In School https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/2018/11/saucon-valley-settles-lawsuit-that-alleged-racism-in-school.html Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST THURSDAY 11/29 | Join hosts Amarynth Ruch and Taylor Allen for the District, your one stop shop for state and local news and politics! Temple's Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter is removed from campus, Amazon stores are predicted to open in Philly within the next two years, Pennsylvania pushes for new voting systems, and more on this episode of the District. Skip to a topic: 5:25 - Temple's AEPi Chapter Removed From Campus https://temple-news.com/temples-aepi-chapter-removed-from-campus/?fbclid=IwAR2xmMp1DSrUdF0btTAcYRE1Gxikl8Jssc9PpDpa4aPsuifU-xJjC7SNuj4 13:57 - Ex-PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane Going To Jail https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-kathleen-kane-revoke-bail-request-20181127-story.html 20:33 - Amazon Physical Stores Likely Coming To Philadelphia Within Two Years, PREIT CEO Says http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/commercial/amazon-physical-stores-likely-coming-to-philly-within-two-years-preit-ceo-says-20181129.html 26:34 - Johnny Bobbitt Heads to New Jersey To Face Trial In GoFundMe Scam http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/crime/johnny-bobbitt-gofundme-homeless-man-update-scam-new-jersey-parole-violatioin-hearings-20181129.html 34:49 - Pennsylvania Commits To New Voting Machines, Election Audit https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/11/pennsylvania-commits-to-new-voting-machines-election-audit.html Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST TUESDAY 11/27 | Join hosts Tony, Maya, and Amelia for the District, your one stop shop for state and local news and politics! The 6ABC Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates its 99th year, Eagles player Malcolm Jenkins donates bail money for nine people, the Food Connect app aims to end hunger, and more on this episode of the District. Skip to a topic: 4:25 - The Cold Can't Stop The Philadelphia Tradition Of The Thanksgiving Day Parade https://whyy.org/articles/the-cold-cant-stop-the-philadelphia-tradition-of-the-thanksgiving-day-parade/ 17:40 - Malcolm Jenkins Backs Changes To Philly's Cash-Bail System He Says ‘Punishes Poverty' https://whyy.org/articles/malcolm-jenkins-backs-changes-to-phillys-cash-bail-system-he-says-punishes-poverty/ 33:07 - Food Connect App Is Ready To Stop Hunger https://6abc.com/food/food-connect-app-is-ready-to-stop-hunger/4727710/ 41:51 - At 9-Plus Inches, Philly Is A Shower Away From A November Rain Record http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/weather/philadelphia-weather-rain-snow-record-november-20181127.html Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST THURSDAY 11/1 | Join hosts Amarynth Ruch and Taylor Allen for the District, your one stop shop for state and local news and politics! Two new marijuana dispensaries are set to open on November 2nd in Philadelphia, cash incentives help boost the city's Election Day workforce, and a cleanup effort targets Kensington. Plus, Dominic Roher from HeadCount and artists Charlie Sierra and Zeke Ultra drop in to discuss their efforts to boost voter turnout. Skip to a topic: 0:50 - Two New Marijuana Dispensaries to Open Friday in Philadelphia http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/medical-marijuana-dispensaries-south-philadelphia-city-ave-herbology-cure-pennsylvania-20181031.html 4:51 - State Rep. Vanessa Brown Guilty on All Counts: Took $4,000 Bribe in Sting http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/sting-vanessa-brown-ali-bribery-kane-verdict-philadelphia-democrat-20181031.html 15:19 - Cash Incentives Help Boost Philly's Election Day Workforce https://billypenn.com/2018/10/31/cash-incentives-help-boost-phillys-election-day-workforce/ 22:39 - Cleanup Effort Targets Kensington Section https://6abc.com/cleanup-effort-targets-drug-ravaged-kensington-section/4596940/ 29:03 - Interview with Representatives from HeadCount https://www.headcount.org/home/ https://soundcloud.com/charlie_sierra?fbclid=IwAR2-XtQljQenZW7jpBFvJwYLDspKxzq-TbU31LgQBMpHk2ScbT8aiHnGFLY https://soundcloud.com/zekeultra?fbclid=IwAR0kZHY_F0aP5TF03UJUAC56RwHglyXtMz1CVoeU1A2qxOfQSIzI1pjDxQc Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST TUESDAY 10/30 | Join hosts Tony, Taylor, and Maya on The District as they interview Davon Clark, a Temple alum and owner/founder of ADC Kid (2015), an African American children's multimedia company with an educational focus. For more information on Davon's crowdfunding campaign, check out: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/the-adventures-of-prada-enchilada-childrens-animation-series#story Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST THURSDAY 10/25 | Join hosts Amarynth Ruch and Taylor Allen for the District, your one stop shop for state and local news and politics! Philadelphia City Council passes a resolution to honor Gritty, Temple will be in talks to extend its lease at the Linc, a sign at a Temple coffee shop sparks some controversy, and more on this episode of the District. Skip to a topic: 1:42 - Resolution Honoring Gritty Passed by Philadelphia City Council http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/gritty-resolution-philadelphia-city-council-20181025.html 7:25 - A Mural on the Capitol Steps Decries the Detention of Immigrant Families https://billypenn.com/2018/10/25/a-mural-on-the-capitol-steps-decries-the-detention-of-immigrant-families/ 15:22 - Some of Philadelphia's Recyclables Are Being Burned, Not Reused https://6abc.com/business/some-of-phillys-recyclables-are-being-burned-not-reused/4544357/ 22:25 - Temple to Return to Talks with Eagles https://temple-news.com/temple-to-return-to-talks-with-eagles/ 32:44 - Temple Coffee Shop to Change Neon-Adderall Sign to Something About Coffee https://www.phillyvoice.com/temple-common-grounds-coffee-shop-adderall-replace-neon-sign/ Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST TUESDAY 10/23 | Philadelphia could be safer from job-stealing robots than other cities, while a study ranks Pennsylvania 31st in ease of voting. A Pa. lawmaker charged in sting cases faces trial four years later. Join Tony, Taylor, and Maya for a discussion of these topics on the District, your source of state and local news and politics. Skip to a topic: 1:44 - Philadelphia Safer From Job-Stealing Robots Than Peer Cities https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-safer-from-job-stealing-robots-than-peer-cities-report-says/ 21:27 - Study Ranks Pennsylvania 31st in Ease of Voting https://whyy.org/articles/study-ranks-pennsylvania-31st-in-ease-of-voting/ 33:25 - Pa. Lawmaker Charged in Sting Case Faces Trial Four Years Later http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-corruption-trial-vanessa-brown-state-house-philadelphia-20181022.html Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST TUESDAY 10/16 | On this episode of the District, hosts Tony, Maya, and Taylor discuss new tougher hazing laws, a new center for addressing mental illness in country jails, drug policy, safe injection sites, and some spicy comments made by a WWE Wrestler who has a beef with Philly (in character). Skip to a topic: 01:36 - PA Hazing Laws to Get Stricter After Penn State Hazing Death https://whyy.org/articles/pa-oks-tougher-penalties-for-hazing-in-name-of-deceased-penn-state-student/ 20:50 - PA Leaders Create New Center for Mental Illness in Country Jails https://whyy.org/articles/pa-launches-center-to-help-counties-reduce-prison-population-with-mental-illness/ 33:11 - Safe Injection Site and Drug Policy Discussion 44:46 - WWE Wrestler Roasts Philly https://www.phillyvoice.com/wwe-wrestler-calls-philly-depraved-likens-gritty-citys-fat-ugly-residents/ Live show edited to podcast format by Tony Pearson

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST THURSDAY 10/11 | Join hosts Amarynth Ruch and Taylor Allen for the District, your one stop shop for state and local news and politics! Local skateboarders take pothole problems into their own hands, murder charges against Philly PD Officer Ryan Pownall are lowered, Philly police officers join the #MeToo movement, and more on this episode of the District. Skip to a topic: 01:20 - Local skateboarders fix potholes https://whyy.org/articles/skaters-fill-potholes-left-unfixed-by-city-crews/ 05:55 - Charges lowered and bail posted in Philly police shooting case https://whyy.org/articles/philly-judge-lowers-charges-against-pownall-in-suspects-death-releases-ex-cop-on-bail/ 16:01 - Governor candidates grilled by education panel http://www2.philly.com/philly/education/wolf-wagner-grilled-by-philly-schoolkids-gubernatorial-election-ed-rendell-20181010.html 25:06 - Philly Police Officers join #MeToo movement https://6abc.com/philadelphia-police-officers-join-metoo-movement/4456270/ 32:03 - Philly to stop keeping a portion of defendants' bail https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2018-10-11/philadelphia-will-stop-keeping-a-portion-of-defendants-bail

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST TUESDAY 10/9 | A temporary ban on incoming books in prisons draws protests, a proposed new gun regulation that would require guns to be kept unloaded in cars, and a push to transform Columbus Day into Indigenous Peoples' Day. Join Maya and Tony for a discussion of these topics on the District, your source of state and local news and politics. Skip to a topic: 04:44 - Temporary Prison Book Ban Protest 18:27 - Proposed Gun Law Bars Loaded Weapons in Cars 33:17 - PA Lawmaker Pushes to Transform Columbus Day

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST An ex-cop facing murder charges gets an interesting defense from his lawyer, while two unrelated Philly police are fired for illegally detaining a man and falsifying paperwork. A Temple professor criticizes Philly's support of homeless congress students, and UPenn brings changes to its housing policy. Join hosts Taylor Allen and Amarynth Ruch for a discussion about all that and more on The District. Skip to a story: 00:43 - Defense lawyer for ex-cop charged with murder says Philly DA Krasner driven by “unforeseen agenda” 04:36 - Two Philly cops fired for illegally stopping & cuffing man, falsifying paperwork 12:08 - Temple professor speaks out about Philly's aid for homeless college students 20:04 - Penn to require students to live on campus through sophomore year 27:31 - Philly's new payroll system to give workers a pay bump, with a catch 36:13 - City council passes bill that clears the way for municipal IDs

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST TUESDAY 9/26 | Hosts Taylor Allen and Maya Tejada return on The District to discuss student life and the state of the current semester. Philadelphia sees the saga of Bill Cosby end while overdoses in Kensington reaches record breaking amounts. A march organized by MeToo puts a Pennsylvanian Senator under fire, while PA votes to amend the Statute of Limitations bill. Skip to a story: 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – The Semester So Far 02:16 – Bill Cosby's Sentence 06:38 – Record Breaking Overdoses in Kensington 11:15 – Voter Registration in PA 16:02 – Amending PA's Statute of Limitation Bill 23:04 – MeToo Protest Against Sen. Daylin 20:08 – Voter Registration Campaign Aims at Philly's Youth 36:14 – Loans and Financial Struggles of College Students 42:58 – Closing

LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Skip to a Story: 03:03 - Artist Activists | Witness to Hunger 23:26 - The President Weighs In on Kavanaugh Allegations Tune into The District, WHIP Radio's one stop shop for state and local news and discussion of current events. Co-host Julius describes meeting artist/activists at a Witness to Hunger event in West Philadelphia. Then, hosts Julius, Tony, and Maya discuss a startling disparity in PA prison sentencing length.