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He was once south Jersey's version of Carrie Bradshaw, penning a popular dating column for singles of the hoagie/water ice set.  He's the guy whose pointed “what did you know about Bridgegate” questions former Gov. Chris Christie sarcastically swatted away with the line “yeah, Matt I put out the cones.”  And now, he's captivating listeners worldwide with a chart-topping new podcast “Inconceivable Truth” in which he investigates deep mysteries about his own identity. (When we say deep, think strange-secret-things-happening-in 1970's fertility clinics deep). He's Matt Katz and he's got a ton of stories to tell.  About Jersey, about life.  On this episode of the Jersey Angle podcast he sits down with hosts Mark Bonamo and Brian Donohue for a freewheeling conversation about life, love and New Jersey that takes listeners from the swamps of the Meadowlands to billboards by the Ben Franklin Bridge. Listen, enjoy, subscribe. Cause every story has a Jersey Angle. 

Joe Brooks, Executive Director of the Veterans Multi-Service Center, discussed their FREE comprehensive services for all veterans.    Founded by veterans, today it addresses homelessness, hunger, incarceration, mental illness, drug abuse and unemployment, from housing and emergency relief, to VA benefit, lost documentation, job placement, to drug and alcohol counseling to military burials and survivor benefits at locations throughout PA, Southern NJ, and DE.    No initial appointments are required, their headquarters at the corner of 4th and Florist by the entrance of the Ben Franklin Bridge is open Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM.   They ask vets to bring their DD-214 or VA Medical card for verification of military service.  If a vet does not have one or has lost it, the VMC can help them obtain one, the first step to restoring or uncovering benefits.  They will also work on behalf of a vet to correct a discharge status to obtain benefits.   Joe noted that the VMC uncovered over 15 million in unclaimed benefits last year alone.  While the majority of vets served are male, in 2014 the VMC created the Women Veterans Program (WVP) to address the growing and unique needs of Women Veterans. It offers comprehensive resources for Women Veterans and their families in a trauma-informed space, tailored to the unique needs of military women. The WVP Old City location features a clothing closet, open computer lab, lending library, children's play area and a full calendar of wellness and fellowship events. All activities, resources and events are free for military women and their children. On June 21st, Beasley Media Group station WMGK 102.9FM will host its annual Vets Radiothon to benefit the Vets Multi-Service Center. The all day broadcast will feature special guests, hourly incentives, auction items and  prizes as they raise money for this center so vital for area vets.  Learn more at wmgk.com. To learn more about The Veterans Multi-Service Center, their services, volunteer opportunities and how you can donate in kind, visit VMCenter.org

PennDOT is gearing up to redo the portion of I-95 in Philly that runs from the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Walt Whitman Bridge. But, initial proposals have some neighborhood groups concerned that the highway will take up space currently used for houses and recreation. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Inga Saffron, architecture columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about how the interstate could change and why not everyone is thrilled about a bigger highway.  Read Inga's full column here. Learn more about the I-95 Central to South Philadelphia Planning Study here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sisters and business partners, Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lorden, own and operate The Mac Mart in Philadelphia. Although the venture began without any former training or background in the business, Marti started The Mac Mart to create a job for herself after graduating college, and was soon joined by her sister. The inspiration? A decadent mac-n-cheese that she made for her own graduation party was a huge hit, and food trucks were an up-and-coming trend at the time. Years later, the business has grown into multiple cart locations and a brick and mortar spot in center city...with a lot of happy mac and cheese lovers enjoying every cheesy bite!We then climbed aboard the Moshulu off of Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia, speaking with the General Manager, Michelle Delp. Michelle knows all the in's and out's of the Moshulu, having worked there for 16 years, so when it comes to knowing the history and stories behind the Old cargo vessel she's certainly the perfect guide! After taking an optional champagne-toasted tour, you can enjoy some of the menu options like a raw bar, plentiful seafood options, along with steak, chicken, and more! And if you're looking to celebrate an event or holiday gathering--the Moshulu is the place to be! With sweeping back-drops of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge, you can taste your way through the night. And be sure to check out at least one of the five bars for you favorite cocktail or mocktail. Whether you're there to celebrate an event, enjoy a lovely dinner out, or grabbing brunch with friends, the Moshulu is a great place to experience in Philadelphia!And we'll leave you with an indulgent treat, as we speak with co-owners Timothy Roquemore and Andre March of Afrika Bar. Creating something nice while doing good certainly hits the sweet-spot for anyone, and Timothy and Andre are doing just that. Both owners have worked within the fashion industry, so they're connoisseurs of what looks and tastes high-end. So the pair ventured to create an indulgent chocolate that will play off your palate with a variety of tasting notes, all sourced from small farms in Africa. Through their company's sales of both chocolate and branded fashion, they are able to give back to those farms to help support fair wages and sustainability practices. So if you are searching for a chocolate to enlighten your senses while doing good, try some of the chocolate from AfrikaBar.com!

Dom welcomes Fox29 ace reporter Steve Keeley, to try and comprehend what the heck is going on with SEPTA after Philadelphia's public transportation entity suffered numerous accidents within the past few weeks. Keeley gives a fully comprehensive report of the multiple incidents, taking us inside and telling about a manager who may have been under the influence of cocaine during a crash. Also, Keeley tells us what he's learned about the cancellation of the ‘Made in America' concert, and tells Dan about the closure of the Ben Franklin Bridge over the weekend. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Fox29 ace reporter Steve Keeley, to try and comprehend what the heck is going on with SEPTA after Philadelphia's public transportation entity suffered numerous accidents within the past few weeks. Keeley gives a fully comprehensive report of the multiple incidents, taking us inside and telling about a manager who may have been under the influence of cocaine during a crash. Also, Keeley tells us what he's learned about the cancellation of the ‘Made in America' concert, and tells Dan about the closure of the Ben Franklin Bridge over the weekend. Then, after hanging up with Keeley, Dom continues the hour by telling that multiple Republicans in congress, including Brian Fitzpatrick, today noted that they'd be hesitant to pursue an impeachment of President Joe Biden. Then, Dom brings up the Conference of Catholic Bishops, who continually promote the woke agenda, which Dom argues flies in the face of Catholic values, reflecting upon the time that the organization condemned border agents for doing their jobs. Also, Dom plays back a clip from Philadelphia-great Carli Lloyd, who called out the current iteration of the USWNT as being ‘entitled.' (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Highlights today include: SMART Global Reports 2Q Sales of $429M, Analysis of Acuity's Quarterly Report, Learn about WILD's Four Programs, The new LED lighting system of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Energy Conservation & Supply Inc. Partners With Espen Technology For EV Charging.

Whether you're driving from the Ben Franklin Bridge to 76 and Broad Street to Fairmount Park, traffic in Philly can be a nightmare. This week traffic could be even worse than usual. With PennDOT filling some of those pesky potholes, keep an eye out for lane closures on 95, 76, 676, and even routes 422 and 202. Host Trenae Nuri, producer Abby Fritz and Hey, Philly! newsletter editor Brittany Valentine chat about how they get around the city, which streets to avoid and tips on navigating the city by bus, car or ride-share.  Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ben Franklin Bridge now has a brand new, super colorful LED lighting system! It's all part of a $217M project on the bridge, which also includes a widened walkway!

Whether you're driving from the Ben Franklin Bridge to 76 or Broad Street to Fairmount Park, traffic in Philly can be a nightmare. According to the InRix Global Traffic Scorecard of 2022, which tracks mobility data of the world's most-congested areas, Philly ranked number 10 when it comes to highest traffic delay times by city. Host Trenae Nuri, producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Brittany Valentine chat about how they get around the city, which streets to avoid, and tips on navigating the city by bus, car, or ride-share.  Learn more about SEPTA Forward's Bus Revolution here. Let us know what YOUR traffic nightmares in Philly are! Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter  We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Running Times, Gagz is joined in studio by well-known Philly artist, Rita Carroll, and CCO of Legacy of Hope, Gina Mancuso. Together, the trio unveil a unique fundraising effort that took root with Gagz and his summer spent on the iconic Ben Franklin Bridge.  This fundraiser will directly benefit local families in need and support the RTWG Podcast; and this conversation is as much a celebration as it is a call to action for a one-of-a-kind opportunity that you won't want to miss. Rita is the owner-operator of Out&Back Creative – a studio that specializes in event branding and creative solutions for the running and fitness space. Rita's body of work is recognizable and speaks for itself - much like the philanthropic efforts of Gina and her team who provide emergency support for Philadelphia's most financially distressed cancer patients. Legacy of Hope steps in when patients and families have exhausted all other resources, and no longer have the capacity to provide themselves with basic necessities.   RTWG is a labor love. Your support makes it all possible. This energy is cyclical. Thank you for your consideration. For info on how to support the show and order a shirt please visit @bdg123 on IG or send an email to rungagzrun@gmail.com. To learn more about Legacy of Hope, or make a direct donation to PHL24, please visit: www.legacyofhope.life/phl24 To learn more about Rita and her studio, please visit: www.outandbackcreative.com RTWG is proudly sponsored by www.philadelphiarunner.com

Great chat with John Torres telling a story of playing with Jason Bonham the great English drummer.Simply put, The John Torres Band is an American rock and roll band. And much like rock and roll, the band has its influence in soul, country and all-around groove music. John describes his sound as “South Jersey” – acoustic guitars, a little slide, woodsy violins and some progressive soul voices that have spilled over from the Ben Franklin Bridge, eastbound to the shorelines.Subscribe to Rock 'n' Roll Fridays Here:  https://bit.ly/3wAFfBQ

My guests this week are JW and Skinny from the Stub Me Down podcast.It seems that since the pandemic got serious in March, lots of Phish podcasts have popped up, with mixed results. One of the better ones that I heard is called “Stub Me Down,” in which our two guests today literally pick a ticket stub from their collection and use it as a jumping off point to discuss the show, stories, music, and their friendship. I immediately thought that we were of a like mind and wanted to have them on Attendance Bias.JW and Skinny chose to discuss Phish’s show from July 3, 2000 at the E Center in Camden. I only saw one show in 2000, so I was eager to hear all about their podcast, Phish’s evolving sound at the time, and how to receive a 30-minute Runaway Jim in real time.So cross the Ben Franklin Bridge, watch out around the bathrooms, and enjoy the digital delay loop as JW, Skinny, and I talk about Phish in Camden on July 3, 2000.

CLUBBY BOY'S CLUBCAST 048 CLUB MOBILE 11/28/20 - DJ Matpat @ Darnels Cakes Watch the Stream Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbXIguc9pkk&t=51s CLUB MOBILE MORNING SESSION This one was recorded at about 8:30 am... I woke up, headed over to Darnel's Cakes, drank a cup of coffee while I caught a vibe and watched the sun rise over the Ben Franklin Bridge. - @Matpat www.CLUBBYBOY.com bit.ly/CBMATPATIG bit.ly/CBMATPATSC bit.ly/CBMATPATFB

This is an historic landmark in the first quarter of Jake Feinberg's radio career. 79 year old Mickey Roker appeared on my show in a pre-recorded interview that will air 7/2/11. He is one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time. He played with Duke Pearson on all those classic Blue Note Sessions, he was Dizzy's personal drummer throughout the seventies as well as the Pablo sessions. He funked out with Reuben Wilson and Mike Longo and up until it closed was the house drummer at "Ortlieb's" in the old city (Ben Franklin Bridge). As Yaju and I drove to Phoenix listening to the interview I couldn't help but smile as I asked Mickey questions and he would harken back to the bible or his days working on the railroad. Mickey was in a great mood as he had just gotten back from Italy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support

#SmallBitesRadio was named #14 out of Top 30 Best Hospitality Shows on the planet for 2020. We are thrilled about the news. D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”, Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio returns on Sunday, August 23rd at 635pm with Ocean Eyes and a LOVELY guest lineup! Billie Eilish and FINNEAS's mom Maggie Baird will be joining us to talk about her vegan nonprofit Support + Feed. The vegan nonprofit Support + Feed teamed up with Amazon.com Amazon Prime Video vegan based show New Day New Chef directed by Emmys / Television Academy Award winner Eamonn McCrystal and hosted by celebrated journalist Jane Unchained News Jane Velez-Mitchell to highlight plant-based restaurants feeding those in need. New Day New Chef: Support + Feed Edition focuses on the organization's work supplying food to children's charities, homeless and domestic abuse shelters, food banks, family and senior centers by supporting vegan restaurants in Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia. Filmed largely with robotic cameras during the #COVID-19 outbreak, the show follows Maggie Baird, (actress, screenwriter, vegan, and mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, who are also vegan) on her journey to create Support + Feed. “New Day New Chef bringing these chefs and celebrities together is a great way to focus on these wonderful restaurants, and the nourishing and delicious food they are providing to those in need through Support + Feed,” said Baird. “A plant-based diet is so important for the health of our communities and our planet. I hope this show and these chefs will inspire people, because there is no better day to start, than today.” Special guest appearances include Billie Eilish, Finneas, Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicol, the original "Bye Felicia" Angela Means-Kaaya, supermodel Joanna Krupa, influencer Kyle Krieger, Dynasty's Elaine Hendrix, Lost's Emilie de Ravin, and American Idol announcer and The Edge Show Mark Thompson. Looking to get out and do something a little different? We welcome Mike Tidwell the Director of Sales & Marketing for Seaview, a Dolce Hotel and golf resort to chat about their new Jersey Burger Dog, Pandemic Patio Dining at Seaview, Vintage Seaview, Contemporary Seaview, and other fun, delicious and Pandemic-friendly foods and things to do from this iconic, historic and recently renovated property just west of Atlantic City, New Jersey at a Dolce Hotel by Wyndham. Then we will welcome foraging Chef/Owner Philip Manganaro formerly working for Starr Restaurants, but broke out on his own and now is known for Park Place Café & Restaurant right down the street from Aunt Charlotte's Candies in Merchantville NJ. The Philadelphia Inquirer's #CraigLaBan called the restaurant “A BYOB Jersey gem hiding just minutes beyond the Ben Franklin Bridge”. His vision is to offer guest creative dishes to highlight foraged components, supported by specialty food sourced from around the world with a dynamic menu always changing to reflect the progression of the seasons. The vision has currently shifted from providing this extraordinary experience at a restaurant setting to now running Park Place at Home tasting menus. Just call 856-662-2200 and leave a message requesting a reservation where Chef Philip comes to you for an unforgettable culinary journey that he foraged himself as well as those sourced from far and wide. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized for Blog Eating in SJ, John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John's book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is available, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars, as well named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press is available for purchase on Amazon.com. 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After 32 straight wins... Andie finally goes down to Brianna from Pottstown.  It was one of the closest games we have ever had! 1 - When women turn 40, they're more likely to do this?  a. Join a gym b. Speed while driving c. Start a new career 2 - For the TV network CBS, what does the “C” stand for? 3 - The debut studio album from this duo was 2016’s “Pawn Shop”. Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay Maddie & Tae 4 - Sam & Dean Winchester are brothers hunting monsters in this TV series that’s been on the CW since 2006? 5 - The Ben Franklin Bridge opened in what year?  

I’m continuing to read from my book Earning Freedom: Conquering a 45-Year Prison Term. This is the third installment of chapter 7, covering months 93 through 95 of my confinement, in 1995. *  *  *  *  *  *  *   Other prisoners have told me that the bus ride to FCI Fairton only takes a few hours, and I’m determined not to waste this opportunity to enjoy our American landscape.  Still in a state of euphoria over news of my transfer, I don’t nap as we drive the two-lane highway that feels far too narrow for this bus. Other than a few days in Manhattan, I’ve never been in the Northeast. The road signs that announce the Delaware River, Philadelphia, The Ben Franklin Bridge, and The George Washington Bridge remind me of American history. The irony of the moment isn’t lost on me. I’m in the birthplace of our nation, close to the Liberty Bell, the places where early American leaders signed The Constitution and The Declaration of Independence, guaranteeing freedom for all, and I’m in chains. My only essential need at Fairton is permission to receive packages of books from the university library. I’d like to have access to a word processor, but if the education department denies that, I’m confident my professors will accept handwritten term papers. Radio station announcements I hear through the bus’s speakers inform me that we’re near a major metropolitan area. I like the idea of being in the most densely populated area of our country. Fairton is close to New York, Washington, Philadelphia, and even Boston. Certainly Bruce will find it easier to travel here for visits. Maybe Dr. DiIulio will bring more students from Princeton for another field trip. When we pull into FCI Fairton, I see that like McKean and Miami, it’s a modern facility, with clusters of stone buildings on manicured lawns, all enclosed by high chain-link fences and coils of shiny razor wire. I actually welcome the sight of those fences. They’re so much more inviting than the high, impregnable penitentiary walls topped by gun-towers. After the processing ritual of forms, fingerprinting, mug shots, and strip searches, I carry my bedroll to the D-right housing unit. In this population of 1,500, a few familiar faces from McKean and Atlanta welcome me.  They lend shoes, sweatshirts, and toiletries until my belongings arrive from McKean. I’m assigned to a room with Henry, a Colombian who is my age and doesn’t speak English. Although I’m not fluent, I’ve learned enough Spanish to express myself and I understand his explanations about the routines at Fairton. Henry helps me secure a job as a unit orderly, and I assume responsibility for cleaning toilets in a common-area restroom. I’m grateful for a job that will give me sufficient time to study after I make the necessary arrangements with the education department. The number of books in Fairton’s library impresses me. I browse through rows of bookshelves and see thousands of paperbacks with titles by Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and other writers of classic American literature, few of which I’ve read. The heavy coursework I’m studying limits my reading to nonfiction, mostly from the social sciences. To round out my education, I want to read these authors, but right now leisure reading isn’t a luxury I can afford. Time is a precious resource, and despite the length of my sentence, I don’t have enough of it. I began college as a way to overcome the stigma of my crime. Not being a natural scholar, I have to work hard, but as I’ve progressed through my confinement, I’ve come to love the process of learning. Now I look forward to doing the critical analysis and writing required to earn my doctorate. Reluctantly, I leave the shelves of fiction and present myself at the office door of Ms. Howell, Fairton’s supervisor of education. She wears her black hair tightly pulled back in a severe bun. Her glasses hang from a burgundy strap like a necklace. She’s at her desk when I knock on her open door. As she lifts the glasses to her eyes and looks at me, my immediate impression is that she’s a woman who considers herself a correctional officer first. “May I speak with you?” I ask. “Got a pass?” she barks back, confirming that my assessment is correct. “Yes. It’s right here.” I hold up the slip of paper from my unit officer that authorizes me to be in the library. “Let me see it.” I hand her the pass. “This pass was issued 20 minutes ago. I could lock you up for being late. Why didn’t you bring it to me at once?” “I saw you on the telephone. I was standing right over there, by the bookshelves.” “Next time an officer gives you a pass to my library, I suggest you have me or one of my staff sign it before you start looking around. If I catch you late again, I’ll lock you up for being out of bounds.” “Yes ma’am. I apologize, and I’ll try to do better.” I’ve learned that this type of response generally appeases staff members who covet power. “Now what is it you want?” Ms. Howell signs my pass, completing my authorization to be in the library. “I’ve been incarcerated for a long time, and the pursuit of my education has been essential to my adjustment.” “Good. We’ve got plenty to offer. GED, typing. We’ve got independent study on the computer with courses like Fun with Math and Spelling Wiz.” “I’m enrolled in an independent study program at the University of Connecticut. What I need is authorization to receive books from the university library.” “I’m not authorizing any packages. You want to study in college, we support courses in bookkeeping and janitorial services through a local vocational school. That’s all we’re set up for. You can enroll in the programs we make available here.” “Ms. Howell, please. If you’ll look at my record, you’ll see that I’m not any trouble. I don’t need anything from the institution.” “You said you needed a package permit.” “Just to receive the books that the university would send.” She shakes her head. “Not on my watch. We offer all the books you need. Got cases of bestsellers.” “I’ve seen the books, it’s a great library here. The best I’ve seen. But if you’ll look at my record, you’ll see that I’ve been enrolled in correspondence study for several years. I’ve already earned two degrees, and if you let me receive the books, I can finish my program without being any trouble to you or your staff.” “What are you? Stupid?  You’re giving me trouble right now. I told you I’m not accepting any packages from an outside university. That’s final. If you don’t like it, file a grievance report on me. This isn’t a college.  It’s a prison and don’t forget that.” Ms. Howell peremptorily signs my pass again, indicating our meeting is over. When the guard who controls the PA system announces “movement,” I return to the housing unit, down, but not out. She has given me a setback, but it’s not the first I’ve faced and I’m confident I can maneuver around her. When she dared me with a “file on me,” I know she meant for me to file a grievance through the administrative remedy procedure, but filing the paperwork only wastes my time. She’s a department head and has discretion to run the education department as she chooses. I know that studying through correspondence has been a privilege other administrators have extended to me, not a right. Also, filing paperwork puts me on weak ground. The default response from “correctional” staff is to deny, knowing that their colleagues will support their categorical “No.” When I worked for Ms. Stephens, she told me that her colleagues mocked anyone who made life easy for prisoners, labeling them as “inmate lovers,” or “hug-a-thugs.” Denying prisoner requests is always easier and more consistent with the culture of corrections. Instead of going through the futile process of appealing and getting a rubber-stamp denial, I go to the chow hall where I can approach the warden directly. He’ll make the ultimate decision anyway. I’ll take my chances of talking to him face-to-face rather than trying to rationalize my request in writing. Warden Morris isn’t hard to spot. He wears a navy suit, a white shirt, and a gray tie, looking every bit the CEO of Fairton, an institution that employs more than 300 people. He holds court each day in the center of the chow hall during lunch. Three or four senior staff members always kowtow around him. I throw away the remains of my taco casserole, hand the plastic tray over to the guy on dishwasher duty, and I walk over to stand behind two men waiting to speak with the warden. My turn comes. “Warden Morris, my name is Michael Santos, and I’d like to speak with you about my education program.” At six-feet-two, he’s taller than I am. “Okay,” he says as he looks down and nods his head, indicating permission for me to continue. When he does, Mr. Trevor, his executive assistant, inches closer, ensuring that he’ll hear every word. “I’ve been incarcerated since 1987 and I have 17 more years to serve. Since I’ve been in prison I’ve used educational programs to help me prepare for release.” “How long have you been in my institution?” “Three days.” “And you’ve already got a problem that needs my attention?” “It’s a problem that your discretion can fix, and I hope you’ll hear me out.” “What is it?” His forehead creases as his eyebrows come together. I sense that he’s already denied me as a matter of course, but I press on. “I’m enrolled in a graduate program at The University of Connecticut.” “No you’re not,” Mr. Trevor interrupts. I wasn’t speaking to him, but as the warden’s sidekick, he interjects with his authority. “Yes, sir, I am,” I counter firmly. “We don’t have a relationship with that school.” Mr. Trevor addresses the warden rather than me. “I enrolled before I arrived here, when I was at the previous institution, and I’d like to continue my studies while I’m here.” “Where’d you come from?” Mr. Trevor demands, clearly annoyed. His blatant efforts to shut me down strike me as an effort to impress the warden, while his condescending tone reveals his mind-set about prisoners. “I came from FCI McKean.” Mr. Trevor looks up at Warden Morris and smirks. “That explains it,” the warden chuckles as he returns Trevor’s smirk. “What is it that they were doing for you at The Dream McKean that we’re not doing for you here?” “In order to complete my studies I need permission to receive academic books through the mail from the university library.” “Why can’t you use the books we make available through our library?” The double team continues, with Mr. Trevor’s interference. “I’m in a graduate program, studying toward a doctorate. I need specific texts and reference books to complete my term papers. We don’t have those kinds of books here.” “A doctorate? In what?” Mr. Trevor is incredulous. “I’m studying the American prison system, sir. I earned my master’s last year from Hofstra.” “Let me get this straight,” Warden Morris pipes in. “You want to study prison, earn a doctorate, from inside my institution?” He looks at Mr. Trevor with mock incredulity as if I’ve just asked him to release me. “Yes sir, with your permission.” I meet the warden’s eyes. “Did you see the sign when the bus brought you in here? It said Fairton Correctional Institution, not Fairton University. We’re not going to receive any books from your university, especially not books on prisons.” The discussion is over. His decision is final and I hear the two of them laugh as I walk away, deflated. By years’ end, 1995, I force myself to accept the possibility that my formal education has come to an end. Administrators in two separate prisons have now blocked my studies. This way of thinking represents the wave of the future, a commitment to tougher prisons, isolation, punishment. Last year, after legislators decided prisoners shouldn’t have the privilege of earning university degrees, Congress eliminated Pell grants to fund undergraduate programs for prisoners. I know that Bruce and Norval may be able to help me sort this out, and I’m hopeful they’ll succeed in persuading senior administrators in Washington to intervene on my behalf, but discouragement is seeping in. “It’s not going to happen,” Bruce tells me during a visit about a conversation he had with Sylvia McCollum, his contact in Washington. “She confirmed what you told me. Wardens have discretion on these matters and she’s not in a position to overrule such decisions.” Norval couldn’t help either, despite his serving on the board of the National Institute of Corrections with Dr. Kathy Hawk. Since he knows her well, he spoke with her about the problems I was having, trying to persuade her to authorize my transfer to a minimum-security camp. Norval mailed me a copy of the note Dr. Hawk sent him in response. She wrote that she had looked into my case personally, but since I have more than 17 years remaining to serve, my placement in an unsecured camp wouldn’t be appropriate. This news leads me to accept that I’m not going to be earning a doctorate during my imprisonment.  The punitive changes in the prison system suggest that if I hadn’t already earned my other degrees, those also would’ve been beyond my reach. The political climate is cold, with Newt Gingrich leading the House of Representatives in what he calls “The Contract with America.” Besides calling for fewer privileges in prison, he seeks tougher legal sanctions as well. If Gingrich’s proposals become law, the Continuing Criminal Enterprise crime I was convicted of committing would warrant the death penalty. I’m thankful that my legal proceedings concluded long ago, and grateful that at least I’ve had school to sustain me until now.  Education has been my solace, an exciting and challenging escape from the monotony of confinement. I have to think through this change, because other than studying and working for the next degree, I don’t know how to distinguish myself, or how I’ll show my commitment to redemption.   *  *  *  *  *  *  * It’s Christmas Eve, 1995, and as I’m walking through the housing unit, I turn when I hear my case manager calling me. “I received a letter from the pardon attorney,” she says. “Yes, what about?” I ask, bracing for bad news. “Did you submit a petition for clemency?” “I submitted it more than two years ago, when I was in Atlanta.” “Well it’s denied.” “Any reason why, or advice on what I can do to improve my chances next time?” “Nope. I was instructed to tell you your petition was denied. That’s it. Sorry.”    

Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Every single American has been taught the stories of his accomplishments since elementary school, and it’s hard to go anywhere in the US without eventually being reminded of Ben Franklin. In Philadelphia, there is the Ben Franklin Bridge, Franklin Institute, and statues of his likeness all over the city. His face is also on the one hundred dollar bill. There was so much respect for him in the US, that saying anything negative is practically treasonous. But on today’s Biographics, we aren’t going to hold back on all of the details on how Ben Franklin was and more than a bit of a mad lad.

In this episode we sat down with Sean Salm. Sean runs Voltage Lounge and creator of Sad & Boujee Dance Party. We cover tons of awesome topics like talent buying, recovering a tour that is falling apart, running fire drills at a club, the creation of sad & boujee. Voltage is Philly’s best intimate venue to enjoy Live Music, Art, DJ’s, the BEST happy hour in the city, Located right next to the Electric Factory we have local craft brews on tap, a great food selection & an amazing staff! Visit our upstairs VIP deck, you won’t be disappointed.421 N. 7th St, Philadelphia PA – just seconds from Old City, Center City & Fishtown! One exit off the Ben Franklin Bridge!Sad & Boujee | THE EMO MEETS TRAP RAP PARTYSpinning everything from My Chemical Romance to Post Malone to Drake.Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE!Merch: https://dsgntree.com/to-all-the-crowd...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BmWp32...IG: @toallthecrowdedroomsFB: www.facebook.com/ToAllTheCrowdedRooms/Filmed/Edited/Graphic Design: @jmetzdesignAudio: Nick Silvidio & Mikey Lince

Quinn comes to you LIVE to discuss running the Ben Franklin Bridge in the hail, the new Death Cab for Cutie EP, and just for fun, a Gollum-version of the classic tune 'Irish Lullaby' Special Thanks to Alexa Brown for the lovely weather report from Boulder, CO

In this week's episode, Aaron journeyed across the Ben Franklin Bridge to Bala Cynwyd, PA to talk about Parshat Pinchas with Rabbi Gil Perl, Head of School at Kohelet Yeshiva High School and the Kohelet Yehshiva Lab School. Rabbi Perl is an expert on nineteenth century Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin (known as the Netziv), and he shared a number of profound insights from the Netziv's commentary to shed light on this week's Torah portion. To stay up to date and to comment on this week's episode, please Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Portion-1840699399318632/?view_public_for=1840699399318632  And please review the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Tweet D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia”, Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio this Sunday, June 2nd at 635pm EST with a stellar lineup and Courier-Post's John Howard-Fusco will be in studio as special guest co-host. We are happy to welcome award-winning creators of the popular travel inspired cooking blog Husbands that Cook, Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrinwho have written their very first vegetarian cookbook: HUSBANDS THAT COOK (St. Martin's Press Griffin). Written with the same endearing, can-do spirit of their blog, the husbands present more than 120 brand-new recipes―plus some greatest hits from the site―that yield delicious results every time. Each entry in Husbands That Cook is a reminder of how simple and satisfying vegetarian meal-making can be, from hearty main dishes and sides to healthy snacks and decadent desserts and drinks. Ryan and Adam also outline common pantry items and everyday tools you'll need to fully stock your kitchen. Whether you're cooking for one or feeding the whole family, this book is chock-full of great creative recipes for every day of the week, all year long. Adam is one of the founding members of the indie-rock band The 88 and Ryan sings classical music and acts in TV shows and commercials. In studio we are ecstatic to be joined by Jessica Jenkins the Director of Marketing & Communications for FCM Hospitality. FCM Hospitality is a Philadelphia-based hospitality and entertainment company, managing bars, restaurants and seasonal pop-ups throughout the region. The company is owned by Avram Hornik, a leader with more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, who has created some of the area's most popular permanent and temporary venues in the city. Jessica will talk about their newest venture Craft Hall which is an experiential dining, drinking and entertainment concept. It is home to Mainstay Independent Brewery, Lost Bread Co. Bakery, a fully furnished kitchen, two bars and several seating areas. Guests will get to see how the beer is brewed, bread is baked, and food is cooked along with other interactive elements like a playground for kids and adults alike, lawn games, a live music stage and more. They invite guests to watch how the flour is milled, meat is smoked, and beer is brewed, providing a unique experience and better understanding of the foods' origins and craftsmanship that went into creating them. She will also chat about one of Philly's favorite waterfront destinations Morgan's Pier which is Philadelphia's backyard beer garden. Morgan's Pier is named after George C. Morgan, a construction worker on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge 85 years ago, who is credited as being the first person to cross the bridge. He defied his boss' orders and shimmied across the wires before the deck was completed. Each season, Morgan's Pier invites a different celebrated chef to take over the kitchen with their own version of a chef-hosted backyard barbecue, allowing a larger population of Philadelphia and its visitors to enjoy the casual cuisine while soaking up the outdoors and its scenery just steps from the Ben Franklin Bridge. In 2015, Morgan's Pier was named "Most Popular Bar in Pennsylvania" by BuzzFeed. We can't wait! Hailing from NYC, and with celebrity fans such as Denis Leary, we are pleased to have on New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Lt. John Sierpout of Ladder 8 in Tribeca with his newest restaurant endeavor Home BaseBistro in Murray Hill. The New York native boasts multiple cooking championships and has been featured on a variety of prominent television shows including Food Network's CHOPPED, The Rachael Ray Show, The Martha Stewart Show and has even served as a judge on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. John's acclaimed cooking embody's the spirit of New York: diverse, progressive, and timeless. His latest cullinary endeavour, Home Base, is a collaboration with the rising entertainment connoisseurs at One Creative Marketing Group. Dubbed as an “American Bistro” the cuisine will represent a mix of John's famous dishes and new boundary pushing menu items devised specifically for this restaurant. Circling back to Philly and representing Philadelphia in season 12 of Ink Master: Battle Of The Sexes which premieres Tuesday, June 11th at 10 pm EST on Paramount Network Viacom we can't wait to talk to Fon from Money & Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio. This season, titled Ink Master: Battle Of The Sexes, features teams of male and female artists competing against each other in the ultimate battle for a chance to win $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked and the coveted “Ink Master” title. In addition, past contestants and fan favorites will return throughout the season to coach the teams in various challenges during the competition. Throughout the competition, the artists will be tested on their technical skills along with their on-the-spot creativity, as they must conceive and execute original tattoos on “human canvases.” Each episode will focus on a different and distinct style of tattooing and, as always, while the artists' masterpieces will last a lifetime, so will their mistakes. Contestants face a tough panel made up of Dave Navarro (musician, filmmaker and artist) and renowned tattoo artists Chris Núñez (Handcrafted Tattoo And Art Gallery) and Oliver Pecker (Elm Street Tattoo). Then we are thrilled have on Mark Matthews who is the person behind the keyboard on one of South Jersey's most popular blogs 42 Freeway that was recently spotlighted by Kevin Riordan in the philly.com The Philadelphia Inquirer. If there is something going on in South Jersey around Camden County Government and Gloucester County NJ, there is a good chance Mark has a pulse of what is happening with the who, what, why, and where. Whether it is a new restaurant, store, road change, or closures Mark has been the first to break these types of stories many times and is quickly become an authority and the go to voice for many in these communities. Last, but certainly not least joining us in studio will be Ettore Ceraso the General Manager of the soon to open Rosalie Restaurant at the Wayne Hotel. Most recently, Ettore was with Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse as Vice President overseeing 10 restaurants for the last 18 years, and prior to that Ettore was with The Philadelphia's Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for 15 years. At Rosalie, they will feature Italian soul food described by Rosalie Executive Chef Merick Devine as, “Italian cuisine, deeply rooted in tradition, heritage and technique, adapted to the local landscape with a gentle-contemporary approach with a perpetually changing menu sculpted by seasonality and the best of local and traditional Italian ingredients.” Rosalie is named for Fearless Restaurants Owner Marty Grims mother whose family emigrated from Italy. Rosalie will be open for brunch, lunch and dinner daily and will offer outdoor dining, as well as private event space. For information about hosting an event at Rosalie, contact Fearless Restaurant's Private Events Concierge Christian Leo at 484.451.7414. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized for Blog Eating in SJ, John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John's book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is available, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars, as well named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press is available for purchase on Amazon.com.D & L Coffee Services Inc. and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Indie Philly Radio, Player FM, iTunes, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world. https://wildfireradio.com/small-bites/ D & L Coffee Services has an expert staff of highly qualified, certified, and experienced office, technical, and sales personnel. D & L Coffee Services are able to provide your business, home, or special event the absolute best from the beans they sell, vendors they work with, Italian delicacies available for delivery, catering on-site for any sized affair, hands-on barista training, equipment available for purchase, and maintenance/repair services for your espresso and coffee machines. You can stop by their warehouse at 7000 HOLSTEIN AVE, SUITE 3, Philadelphia, PA 19153 during business hours or call the office at 215-365-5521 for an appointment, consultation, or any questions. The post Small Bites – Episode 112 appeared first on Wildfire Radio.

June 11, 2018 / 16:45 / Race Street Pier under the Ben Franklin Bridge / Race Street Pier, Race Street at Christopher Columbus Boulevard / This pier, which is nestled right next to the Ben Franklin Bridge, affords a great view of the water and the surrounding urban landscape / I’ve always been attracted to the sites and sounds of this bridge, and the pier was the perfect place to record it / There’s the PATCO train running to and from Camden, NJ across the river, the hum of the traffic on the bridge, and even an occasional whine from the Market-Frankford Line train as it emerges from underground to head towards northeast Philly / Rush hour is the best time to capture all these sounds, along with the runners, pedestrians and skateboarders on the pier itself // All recordings and Photos by Michael Lawrence See the PDF: https://issuu.com/bivouacrecording/docs/60_minute_cities-_philadelphia To know more about purchasing an album from us please see: https://bivouacrecording.postach.io/post/i-just-bought-an-album-when-will-i-recieve-it

 We made a trek across the Ben Franklin Bridge to the University City area of Philadelphia were we made a visit to Dr. Matthew Farber of The University of the Sciences Philadelphia. What's unique about this school is that they a brewing course. Not only that, but his students have discovered a new yeast strain which sours beer without the introduction of bacteria into the brewing process. To find out more about the course please check with the school and for more about the yeast, check the Feb/Mar copy of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine. But of course, listen to his show to hear about the beers they made.  Follow Dr Farber on Instagram @brusciences and The Jersey Beer Guys on Twitter, Instagam and Facebook. Find this show along with other independent craft beer podcasts on The Hopped Up Network.

The Beer and Booze Broz travel to the land of yellow license plates to find out why New Jersey microbreweries are attracting special attention from lawmakers, and on the way back to Philly... a breaking development forces a U-turn on the Ben Franklin Bridge. Then it's back to school. Are the boys bar smart, or bar stupid? John gets a chance to turn his new bar degree into a great question at a watering hole in the Curtis Center, before sitting down with a food celebrity and throwing silverware around a casino. The boys close out the night with a speakeasy flapper concert outside Al Capone's jail cell. Is love in the air? The Beer and Booze Broz are John McDevitt (@jm1060) and Paul Kurtz (@kurtzpaul). Tom Rickert (@teerick) produces the podcast. If you like the show, leave us a rating and review, and make sure to subscribe! Links to things we talked about in the show: The battle over New Jersey's rules on microbreweries: CLICK HERE Human Village Brewing Co: CLICK HERE BarSmarts: CLICK HERE P.J. Clarke's Philadelphia: CLICK HERE Guy Fieri's Philly Kitchen + Bar: CLICK HEREThe Speakeasy outside Al Capone's Jail Cell: CLICK HERE

First, Kristen checks in with Pam Zenzola, the Executive Director at the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District to talk about their upcoming 13th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival - Sunday, July 29th from 11am to 4pm. Want to bring a car to display? Just drive up! East Passyunk Avenue (Broad to Dickinson streets) between 8am and 11am that morning. $20 to register once you’re there. The event features 175+ cars and hotrods, street food and specials, a craft fair, circus performers, live bands, family fun, shopping and so much more. visiteastpassyunk.com. Tweet @epassyunkave and follow #passyunkcarshow. Then, travel back in time to the roaring ’20’s for the 4th Annual Deco on the Delaware, a stylish and fun 1920’s inspired event at the historic Glen Foerd estate - Saturday, August 4th from 11am to 5pm. Meg Sharp Walton, the Executive Director of Glen Ford on the Delaware joins Kristen in studio to talk about this fun, vintage themed non-profit fundraiser with proceeds going toward Glen Foerd’s environmental education programs. Attendees will dance, drink, and dine alongside the Delaware River, with live music, period inspired cocktails, a fashion contest, picnics, special guests and more. Tickets begin at $45 and children under 12 are free. There are five different packages to choose from, including a limited amount of VIP package tickets. Find tickets and more info at decoonthedelaware.com #PhillyDeco The 10th Annual 2nd Street Festival is happening Sunday, August 5th from noon to 10pm. Kristen speaks with Meredith Williams - the 2nd Street Festival Director, about this annual party in Northern LIberties on 2nd Street - from Girard Avenue to Spring Garden. Rain or shine, the 10th Anniversary of this FREE festival is bigger and better than ever, featuring 10 hours of music, 24 bands on 3 stages, 10 beer gardens, 20 food trucks, an Art Star Pop Up Market, food and drink specials, street performers, a dance troup, and lots lots more. Find all of the details at www.2ndStFestival.org. Finally, Mark O'Conner joins Matt & Kristen in studio to talk about the 31st Annual Tour De Shore, happening this Sunday, July 29th. benefitting the Children's Foundation. The race's main objective is to help support the families of fallen first responders in the greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey area. About 3,000 riders will travel via bicycle 65 miles from the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge to Showboat in Atlantic City. Our own Matt Cord will be riding for the 3rd time and can't recommend the race enough. There are still a few spots open, and riders can even register the day of the race. Find out more here: https://www.tourdeshorechildrensfoundation.org/.

Dan and his producer are amazed by the ultimate piece of lightweight journalism, a Philadelphia Inquirer story about a Delco man catching marshmallows thrown from the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Chip and Jeff took a very rare night off from running and enjoyed some pizza, tea, and phantastic indoor conversation with Philadelphia’s Number One Trusted News Source, Dan McQuade from Deadspin.com. The following topics were discussed: favorite places to run in Philly, E-A-G-L-E-S, Roger Rabbit, ice axes, Kid’s Choice Awards, Quidditch, Ben Franklin Bridge, Pet Talk featuring Detective John Munch, Raise The Cat, Memphis Showboats, Huffamoose, Tuba Gooding Jr., Philadelphia half marathons, Boyz II Men, Fergie’s Pub, “Mannequin,” Meshach Taylor, Sneakerheads, and the untimely death of hitchBOT.

Chip and Jeff enjoyed a hot and spicy night of talking while running in the historic Bella Vista and South Philly neighborhoods in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. They discussed: adventure runs, Frank Rizzo Mural, Stockard Channing, the Italian Market, smoke walks, corn on the cob, Ben Franklin Bridge, dog costumes, tug boats, “Brandi,” Happy Birthday Mary Chantry, Philly 10K, Philly Runner, Delaware River Cat Haven, Pier 68, seeing bands alone, Swervedriver, Lloyd Bridges, Keith Moon, falling off ladders, Bucks County Marathon, The Cure, Mummer Museum, Oates statue, Kickball League, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, favorite Beatles song, Devil’s Den, Andy Richter, Todd Glass, Philly’s Marilyn Monroe Man and “John” Goodtimes. Music played: “Last Rites” by Swervedriver and “Hanging on The Telephone” by The Nerves. Quality Links: "We Have Fun" at Good Good Comedy, September 18th https://goodgoodcomedy.com/wehavefun/ Farm Sanctuary https://www.farmsanctuary.org/ Ken Kweder http://kennkweder.com/ Too Old For Teens http://usedwigs.com/old-school-too-old-to-play-teens/ Junk Miles Twitter: twitter.com/junkmilesshow Chip Chantry twitter.com/chipchantry Jeff Lyons twitter.com/usedwigs