Podcasts about Philadelphia City Council

In this episode of The Human Experience, I sit down with Vincent Thompson, longtime journalist and current Communications Director for the President of Philadelphia City Council. Born and raised in Philly, Vincent shares how his curiosity led him from a school newspaper to national political conventions and eventually into public service. We discuss the power of local government, how to engage with your city, and why compassion still matters in civic life. Whether you're a Philly native or just want to better understand how your community works, this episode will leave you both informed and inspired.Interview recorded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Key Takeaways:Vincent Thompson is the Communications Director for Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson.A lifelong Philadelphian, he grew up in North Philly and Germantown, and attended Temple University and Marietta College.He began his career in journalism, covering politics for outlets like the Philadelphia Tribune and WURD Radio.Vincent has hosted City Council radio sessions and emphasized the importance of knowing your district councilmember.He explains the structure of local government and why citizens should be more engaged at the city level.He encourages people to “be curious, not judgmental” and offers a human-centered view of government service.Vincent shares personal stories—from receiving a letter from his journalism idol to the importance of leading with kindness in leadership.A passionate advocate for Philadelphia, he invites visitors to see City Hall, the city's diverse neighborhoods, and yes—try the cheesesteaks (but he's not picking favorites).Vincent Thompson's Bio:Vincent Thompson is the Director of Communications for Philadelphia (Pa) City Council and Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson. In his more than 30 year career in media and government, he has served as a Chief of Staff for the late Philadelphia City Councilman Juan Ramos, spokesperson for two past School District of Philadelphia Superintendents, former President of the Philadelphia Black Public Relations Society, former Vice President/Broadcast for the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and has covered Republican and Democratic National Conventions starting with the 1988 Republican National Convention. Mr. Thompson has won numerous awards in his career for his work in journalism, public relations and community service. In 2018, he received PABJ's Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2017, he was named Politics and Government Reporter of the Year by the Pen & Pencil Club of Philadelphia, the nation's oldest press club in daily operation. He has been named one of Philadelphia's Most Influential African-Americans by the Philadelphia Tribune newspaper and has been a winner of the National Education Association's Excellence in Broadcasting Award.Connect with Vincent:Twitter @MediamancommInstagram: @phillymediamancomm#TheHumanExperiencePodcastFollow Along:Website: https://www.thehxpod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehxpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getthehxTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehxpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehxpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week marks Black Maternal Health Week, a time to raise awareness about the alarming disparities in care experienced by Black mothers and babies. In this episode, we hear from Jenne Johns, founder of Once Upon a Preemie, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Black families navigating the challenges of premature birth. Jenne recently testified before Philadelphia City Council to advocate for increased awareness, education, and culturally responsive support for families impacted by preterm birth. Learn more about her powerful mission and the resources available through her organization:

The Parker administration pitched its budget. Now, it's up to Philadelphia City Council to parse through it. What do they think of the mayor's plan? Plus, from West Philadelphia to Hollywood and back, Will Smith comes home for a prestigious honor while he continues to reemerge from a controversial incident that stained his once-golden reputation. And how about the Phillies? On the heels of a humbling, early exit from the playoffs, do they have what it takes to make another World Series run? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio's reporters recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Mayor Parker's budget - what does City Council think? 06:11 Philadelphia's latest infrastructure grade is in, marking a slight improvement 11:56 Can the Phillies get back to the World Series? 17:57 Bellwether or blip - how to interpret Lancaster special election? 23:27 New life for Delco Crozer Health locations? 27:28 ‘Will Smith Way' honors star amidst reemergence  Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the second time in three years, Philadelphia and Kansas City will meet in the Super Bowl. The Eagles are all that is standing in the way of the Chief's attempt for a three-peat. A flyer is encouraging people in Scranton to report what it calls illegal aliens to U.S. Immigration and Customs - known as ICE. In the Philadelphia suburbs, a growing number of people born in another country play a vital role in their economies. Some county leaders are responding to the Trump Administration's immigration policies. Philadelphia City Council is sounding alarm bells about potential changes the new Trump administration could implement and how the city should prepare. Commonwealth University says it will close its satellite location in Clearfield in two years. Republicans put Pennsylvania and Wisconsin back in the win column in the 2024 presidential race. Now they’re hoping the momentum carries over to contests this year that will determine whether their state Supreme Courts retain left-leaning majorities or flip to conservative control. A Northumberland County man is facing terrorism charges for threatening to shoot people and detonate bombs two years ago. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two years of debating, Philadelphia City Council finally agreed to let the 76ers move forward with a Center City arena - only for the Sixers to change their minds and decide to build in the same spot in South Philly. How did this happen, and what does it mean for Chinatown and Market East? Plus, a Philly native living in L.A. shares his experience with the wildfires, a Penn professor gives his take on the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, and as the Eagles take on the L.A. Rams in the playoffs, we learn that the Eagles fight song was not always what you hear at the stadium now. 00:00 Intro 02:00 76ers shocker - team staying in South Philly 08:31  Chinatown relieved by Sixers' shift 13:04 Local reaction to ceasefire in Gaza 17:55 Southwest Philly transplant describes LA wildfires 23:55 NJ Gov. enters final year with urgency 29:47 The origins of the Eagles' fight song! Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 - JD Vance makes a declaration J6ers being pardoned, as well as the incoming administration's plans for Greenland. 1205 - Senator Barroso casts doubt that federal tax dollars will actually help wildfire victims without strings attached. 1210 - Side question - all time rags to riches stories. 1215 - AJ Brown takes to some light reading on the sidelines, but what does Dom read during breaks? How is the book club coming along? 1220 - Some audio from Cherelle Parker's press conference on the Sixers' staying in South Philly with a new arena. Side question answers. 1230 - Colonel Allen B. West joins us today to discuss the lack of urgency within the Biden administration on our foreign affairs and how we respond to them. Where do we stand on Pete Hegseth's comments on women soldiers in combat roles? How bad is California's wildfire response and will the rebuilding funds be attached to any strings? 1245 - What a spinzone from The Mayor and Philadelphia City Council? What kind of answers is she giving? 1250 - More from the City press conference today regarding the Sixers.

12 - JD Vance makes a declaration J6ers being pardoned, as well as the incoming administration's plans for Greenland. 1205 - Senator Barroso casts doubt that federal tax dollars will actually help wildfire victims without strings attached. 1210 - Side question - all time rags to riches stories. 1215 - AJ Brown takes to some light reading on the sidelines, but what does Dom read during breaks? How is the book club coming along? 1220 - Some audio from Cherelle Parker's press conference on the Sixers' staying in South Philly with a new arena. Side question answers. 1230 - Colonel Allen B. West joins us today to discuss the lack of urgency within the Biden administration on our foreign affairs and how we respond to them. Where do we stand on Pete Hegseth's comments on women soldiers in combat roles? How bad is California's wildfire response and will the rebuilding funds be attached to any strings? 1245 - What a spinzone from The Mayor and Philadelphia City Council? What kind of answers is she giving? 1250 - More from the City press conference today regarding the Sixers. 1 - Former NJ Congressman Bob Brady joins us to discuss his involvement with the Sixers Chinatown project. The mayor wasn't even involved in negotiations, how is that possible? Why did the Sixers come to this renegotiation and conclusion? Were the Sixers relocation to Jersey threats real? How does it look on him that John Fetterman is seemingly changing his stances on issues? 120 - Continuing on with the Sixers and if people really care that they'd move to Camden, juxtaposed to what it would be like if the Eagles did. 135 - Is cursive reading and writing necessary? Your calls and comments. 150 - More on cursive. $125 for pineapple pizza? 2 - Scott Presler joins us for yet another Monday afternoon. What was spending the weekend with Dom Giordano like? Is there a difference in Scott's message between white and black voters? What are the voter registration numbers looking like since last week? What is to be done about the 3 liberal justices on the PA Supreme Court? 215 - Money Melody! 220 - Winner? Eventually… 225 - What is to be done about those in Hollywood that defend Mayor Bass after this disaster? Two actresses give their thoughts on the treatment of the mayor post fires. 235 - Your calls encapsulating the topics of the day. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Philadelphia City Council members voted to approve a proposal for a downtown Sixers arena adjacent to Chinatown. If Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are still in Philadelphia in 2031, they'll be playing in Center City.The PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down a landmark moment for the franchise and weighs in on some last-minute changes to the proposal. They also discuss NBA Cup semifinal matchups between the Bucks, Hawks, Thunder, and Rockets.

Send us a textIn this “don't act surprised” episode, Ernest unpacks the latest shake-ups in the White House, Philadelphia City Council, and Hollywood.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

This month on the Mpact podcast we're going back to the Mpact Transit + Community conference in Philadelphia to hear about proven approaches to saving naturally occurring affordable housing. From tangled title to home repair, ULI Philadelphia's Kevin Moran leads a local panel. Moderator: Kevin Moran, Executive Director, Urban Land Institute (ULI), Philadelphia, PA Nikil Saval, State Senator, District 1, Pennsylvania State Senate, Philadelphia, PA Jamie Gauthier, Councilmember, District 3, Philadelphia City Council, Philadelphia, PA James Leonard, Commissioner, Department of Records, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Find out more at http://mpactmobility.org  

Listen in to this episode of Special Briefing as Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance, Susan Wachter of the Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR), and our panel of experts discuss the year ahead for America's states and municipalities. Fiscal 2025 will be an especially consequential one, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates for the first time in almost five years as inflation and the economy cool; the impending end of federal emergency pandemic aid; and, of course, the likely consequences of the November presidential and congressional elections. Our panel of experts includes Vikram Rai, head of municipal markets strategy, Wells Fargo; Jane Ridley, managing director and local government sector leader, S&P Global; Matthew Stitt, managing director, PFM's Management and Budget Consulting team, and former CFO, Philadelphia City Council; and Mark Zandi, chief economist, Moody's Analytics. Notable Quotes: “There's much to be optimistic about all the business formation that we've seen since the pandemic hit, and that generally means more innovation and more productivity gains. So if I were a prudent planner I would count on a 10-year treasury yield, which is the benchmark for all of the borrowing of state and local governments, but [I think we will be] somewhere around four to four and a half percent.” - Mark Zandi “S&P is projecting the same kind of expectation in terms of where the national economy is going, so that provides a stable spot for governments. And regardless of whether or not it is a strong economy or a weak one, proactive management and strong governance is really what we see across this sector too.” - Jane Ridley “A lot of local governments have had their sights on the dwindling of federal funds. They're coming up with newer baselines as we're starting to see what the recovery of downtown looks like after the pandemic, in terms of buildings and occupancy rates of commercial buildings – some of that is starting to be baked into projections going forward.” - Matt Stitt “There are worries about interest rate volatility or even a rate sell off. Because despite the fact that the cut is very large, the worry is that if inflation comes back because they cut too much too quickly, then there's a rate sell off, and that's why the market has to settle down. So these worries about a great volatility or a sell off could keep investors on the sidelines a little longer.” - Vikram Rai Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

The 76ers' new arena on East Market Street a done deal? Not so fast. Even with Mayor Parker announcing this week her support for the project, and that an agreement between the NBA franchise and the city was in place, challengers to the plan are getting ready to take their fight to Philadelphia City Council.  And while the 2024 presidential race remains front and center in a battleground like Pennsylvania, the state's U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be a competitive one, despite what polling data might suggest.  We also learn more about upgrades to a pair of iconic exhibits at the Franklin Institute, and how to combat mental health stigmas. Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio's reporters break down the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Mayor backs 76ers arena, but opponents not yet ready to give up fight 08:10 Philly International flops in customer satisfaction 13:02 Why the PA Senate race is closer than you think 18:45 Franklin Institute's Giant Heart, Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive get upgrades 24:21 Audacy to air annual I'm Listening mental health special 9/25 30:22 Expert looks at new Instagram “Teen” accounts Listen to The Week In Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia City Council is out for summer recess, but for our elected officials, the work is ongoing. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Councilmember-at-large Isaiah Thomas to talk about his work with young people, basketball, voting, and what we all could be doing right now to make Philly just a little bit better.  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

On this episode of Your City Defined, we take a look at the city budget. In March, Mayor Parker proposed a $6 billion budget to Philadelphia City Council. Here's what that means, what's next, what you can do

On today's news roundup, we run down some recent headlines out of Philadelphia City Council, from a new ban on casino-style gaming terminals to a hearing on an anti-blight law that some residents say is misapplied to force them to sell their family homes. Plus, what we know about why the SE Asian Market pushed back its opening date. Executive producer Laura Benshoff is filling in for host Trenae Nuri and recaps these news stories and more with producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philly City Council passes bill mandating curfew for some Kensington businesses Philadelphia City Council bans skill game machines within city businesses, giving exceptions to bars and restaurants Philadelphia's blight-busting business is under scrutiny at City Council The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park is postponed. Find a list of individual vendors to follow here Listen to previous City Cast Philly episodes on banning skill games and Act 135. For more background on today's trivia question, click 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 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

Is Kenyatta Johnson, the new President of Philadelphia City Council a new boss, or is he same as the old boss?

In this WTF episode, Ernest shares his thoughts on the Democrats total failure, the end of an era for Philadelphia City Council, why Oprah's body is her damn business, bombshell allegations from Christian Keyes, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Dom welcomes in Representative Amen Brown back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the importance of a few bills that have recently passed in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. First, Rep. Brown offers his thoughts on Philadelphia City Council's Anthony Phillips and his bill that he recently got passed that bans the wearing of ski masks in public places, explaining that wearing these face masks only invites police questioning after a string of crimes with perpetrators using them to hide their identities. Then, Amen offers his thoughts on PA Senate Bill 140, a new bill passed in State Senate that limits Krasner's prosecutorial power, disallowing him the ability to prosecute crimes within 500 yards of a SEPTA station. Also, Brown explains why he voted in favor of Taylor Swift, explaining he was fearful of becoming the next topic of one of her songs. (Photo by Getty Images)

Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the passing of Act 40, a bill in the Pennsylvania State House that disallows prosecutions from controversial DA Larry Krasner on crimes taking place within 500 yards from any SEPTA property. Then, Dom offers an update on the Biden administration's continued effort to spin the rampant inflation we see in our everyday lives, revealing the next chapter in the Bob Casey ‘skrinkflation' saga, after he was last caught counting Kleenex. Then, Dom welcomes in Representative Amen Brown back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the importance of a few bills that have recently passed in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. First, Rep. Brown offers his thoughts on Philadelphia City Council's Anthony Phillips and his bill that he recently got passed that bans the wearing of ski masks in public places, explaining that wearing these face masks only invites police questioning after a string of crimes with perpetrators using them to hide their identities. Then, Amen offers his thoughts on Act 40, a new bill passed in State Senate that limits Krasner's prosecutorial power, disallowing him the ability to prosecute crimes within 500 yards of a SEPTA station. Also, Brown explains why he voted in favor of Taylor Swift, explaining he was fearful of becoming the next topic of one of her songs. (Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by telling that Philadelphia City Council has officially passed a bill banning ski masks in public places within the City. This comes after a multitude of crimes perpetuated by individuals wearing these masks to hide their identities, but Dom asks how we expect the Philadelphia Police Force to enforce this. Then, Dom tells that Pennsylvania Lawmakers codified a celebration of Taylor Swift, playing back a clip from State Representative Russ Diamond who used her lyrics to sing why this bill shouldn't be passed. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

As we enter the last month of 2023, the hosts dive into a mix of sweet and savory topics. Acknowledging National Cookie Day, they playfully urge listeners to check local cookie joints for potential freebies. From discussing the banning of ski masks in Philadelphia to exploring the controversial pros and cons of women dating younger men inspired by Cher's perspective, the show covers diverse and engaging subjects. With updates on New York state's requirement for cosmetology students to learn how to style textured hair and insights into Lenny Kravitz's views on Black media, the hosts deliver a dynamic blend of news, opinions, and Black joy. The episode also features a recap of weekend events, a poignant update on the Kenneth Herring case in Clayton, GA, and a light-hearted Word of The Day segment. Listen, Laugh, and Learn on The Amanda Seales Show! FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:   03:09 - New York state now requires all cosmetology students to learn how to style textured hair. Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey introduced Bill S6528A in April 2023 with the primary objective of broadening the curriculum of cosmetology schools so that all students, regardless of their race, have the ability to work with all hair textures.   09:24 - Lenny Kravitz is speaking out! He says his music and success are not celebrated by the folks who run Black publications and organizations.   14:34 – 60 Second Headlines Story 1: The House voted this past Friday to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) over his many lies on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments. Story 2: The city of Fort Worth, Texas, will pay Zion Carr, who witnessed the fatal police shooting of his aunt, 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson in 2019, a $3.5 million settlement. Story 3: Red Lobster is reporting that the seafood chain took an unexpectedly large loss in the third quarter of the year because of its $20 all-you-can-eat shrimp deal. Story 4: Billionaire Marc Cuban is selling his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks. He bought the team back in 2000 for $283 million dollars. Reports now value the team in the range of $3.5 billion. Story 5: Israel says it has hit more than 400 targets in Gaza since the end of the truce with Hamas.   18:13 – And Another Thing! Amanda has more to say. #GeorgeSantos   19:46 - COMING UP THIS HOUR IN BLACKURATE NEWS: What article of clothing is being banned in Philadelphia? Nope, not pantyhose. Plus, I've got to tell you about my weekend. Plus, the Big Up, Let Down– Ari Lennox, a baseball helmet, and Stevie Wonder walk into a bar...   21:29 - Philadelphia City Council passed legislation to ban ski masks in some public spaces, a measure supporters say will increase public safety amid high violent crime. Councilman Anthony Phillips said - “We must send a message that masks are of no discernible public or private good when they just create fear and anxiety."   26:53 – Amanda recaps her weekend.   30:47 – The Big Up/Let Down Big Up - Big up to the intern who found Ari Lennox a baseball helmet to wear on stage (after she was attacked in a previous performance.) Let Down - Anybody trying to shade Stevie Wonder! When Jean-Pierre was asked if Stevie was meeting President Biden, the front row of correspondents in the White House press briefing room giggled, which some on social media called disrespectful to the significance of Wonder and the very serious social and political threats to Black Americans.   35:12 - Amanda's Epiphany.   38:33 - I'VE GOT AN UPDATE ON THE KENNETH HERRING CASE IN CLAYTON, GA. IT'S BAD Y'ALL. WE'LL KICK OFF THE GROUP CHAT TOPIC OF THE WEEK AND THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE PROS AND CONS OF DATING SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN YOU. SMALL DOSES SIDE EFFECTS OF POLITICAL COMEDY   42:15 - There's currently a petition for justice in the case of the brutal murder of Kenneth Herring (62) in Clayton, GA on May 7th, 2019. Hannah Payne (21) racially profiled, followed, beat, and killed Kenneth Herring in cold blood after he left the scene of a car accident.   46:35 - GROUP CHAT: WHAT ARE THE PROS & CONS OF DATING SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN YOU? Cher believes in life after love — and she has one little piece of advice for women everywhere… Date a younger man. Cher is 77 years old. And she says, “older men just do not like me."   50:17 – The Group Chat Topic of the week. Dating younger men.   53:35 – The Conversation continues... Dating younger men.   58:37 – Time to Listen Laugh and Learn with the Word of The Day. FELICITOUS an adjective most often used in formal speech and writing to describe something that is very well expressed or suited for some purpose or situation. It can also be used as a synonym for pleasant or delightful.   1:01:46 – Politicians Say the Darndest Things.   1:06:10 – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show!   FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philadelphia City Council has banned wearing ski masks in public citing public safety concerns, Update: The guy that Mike Tyson decked on a plane last year has now decided he is entitled to $450K, United Airlines to test on board self-serve snack stations

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by welcoming Robin Shaffer of Protect Our Coasts back onto the show to discuss Phil Murphy's continued push and desire to force through windmills off the coast of New Jersey. In a statement Wednesday, Governor Murphy announced that he's directed the state's Board of Public Utilities to launch the fourth solicitation effort for energy companies to build off-shore windmills, only weeks after Orsted pulled out of the project due to pressures applied by Shaffer and Protect Our Coasts. Shaffer explains how the organization hopes to get ahead of the new solicitation, and tells how he'll continue to fight to prevent off-shore windmills up and down the Eastern coast. Also, Dom reveals that Philadelphia City Council has officially banned ski masks in public places, but tells why, while he agrees with the ruling, would also stop short at a complete ban on what's become a fashion statement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)  

Tomorrow is Election Day! If you need to catch up fast, we've got your guide to the most important and competitive races on the ballot, from Philadelphia City Council to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Lead producer Laura Benshoff speaks with Sean Collins Walsh, City Hall reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Katie Meyer, government editor and reporter at Spotlight PA. Get more detailed information on who's running: Spotlight PA's Voting Guide 2023 Your guide to the Philly mayor's race and the Nov. 7 election And, check out how to make your selection and vote in-person in this morning's Hey Philly newsletter. 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

In this “more is more” episode, Ernest discusses his cross-country anniversary weekend, why Trump's allies are betraying him, one of the darkest days in Philadelphia City Council history, why “Killers of the Flower Moon" is an Oscar frontrunner, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by providing updates around multiple threads that have continued throughout the week. First, Dom reveals that Philadelphia City Council will vote on a unanimous resolution condemning Hamas. Then, Dom offers updates on the continued drama to elect the next House Speaker, telling that local Republican Brian Fitzpatrick has now flipped away from Jim Jordan after voting for him in the first 2 rounds.

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom takes listeners live into Philadelphia City Council chambers as tensions bubbled during public discussion concerning a resolution condemning Hamas. Dom plays back live clips from the meeting, including a reporter who was escorted out for filming a pro-Palestinian protestor who was injured by Sheriffs while being escorted out of the chamber. Then, Dom tells that Robert Kenney Jr. has now suggested that he's in favor of reparations, further confirming his claim that he'll siphon off primarily Biden voters. Also, Dom provides live commentary on the continued drama over the House Speaker vote, reinforcing why he was against this move from inception. (Photo by Getty Images)

The Volcker Alliance and Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) invite you to join an online Special Briefing focusing on whether Federal Reserve moves to slow inflation may result in a recession or soft landing in coming months and how states and localities may be impacted. Our panel of experts includes Zac Jackson, Indiana budget director; Eric Kim, senior director, Fitch Ratings; Torsten Slok, chief economist, Apollo Global Management; Matthew Stitt, director and national lead for equitable recovery and strategic financial initiatives, PFM's Management and Budget Consulting team, and former CFO, Philadelphia City Council; and Kate Watkins, president and chief economist, Bright Fox Analytics, and former chief economist, Colorado state legislature's Legislative Council Staff. Notable Quotes: “We are seeing delinquency rates going up on credit cards, and auto loans for consumers, and we are seeing default rates going up for high yield companies that are highly leveraged, but we're still not quite seeing any significant slowdown in the broader economic data.” - Torsten Slok “Regardless of recession or not, there are some important implications for state and local governments when it comes to our revenue streams…” - Kate Watkins “Fitch's view is that state governments as a whole are in a relatively strong fiscal position because tax collections have been just extraordinary…” - Eric Kim “We took a very responsible approach when it came to using our stimulus funds in order to avoid building fiscal cliffs down the road where the state would have to supplant that one time federal money with ongoing state dollars.” - Zac Jackson “I think when cities are really thinking about their budgets, they're always trying to look ahead to take care of your core expenses, your core services...” - Matt Stitt Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by announcing that Philadelphia City Council has used Councilmatic Privilege to push through the bill banning installation of safe injection sites in certain neighborhoods, which was vetoed by Mayor Kenney. Dom explains why this bill is beneficial to Philadelphians, telling of the negative implications of both Safe Injection Sites and the Working Famiilies Party, the political party in Philadelphia pushing for this form of addiction treatment. Then, Dom returns to analysis of last night's GOP debate, explaining his frustration with the lack of Bidenomics criticism, playing back how certain candidates answered issues of the economy. Then, Dom welcomes Nate Benefield, Senior Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss polling results released today by the organization. First, Dom asks for Benefield's analysis on his biggest standout from the results, with 66% of Pennsylvanians suggesting they approve of voter identification. Then, Benefield delve into Pennsylvania polling results for the Presidential election, with Benefield revealing that DeSantis holds strong in Pennsylvania while Ramaswamy surges up to 19% of the respondents. Also, Benefield and Giordano run through multiple other questions, including both local and national issues. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Jabari Jones, candidate for Philadelphia City Council, onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear what he hopes to do to help bring a safer environment to Philadelphians. Jones, who's running as an Independent against Jamie Gautier, explains why he's chosen to step away from his business interests to take on the continued march toward hyper-Progressive politics and the prioritization of politics over safety. Jones takes Dom into the living rooms of individuals living in West Philadelphia, telling how things have changed for the negative, explaining what he plans to do if elected to office to improve the lives and safety of Philadelphians. Then, Dom tells of a new initiative by the Deptford School District to serve students not paying their lunch debt, announcing that parents will be contacted when the debt reaches $50, with children disallowed from playing sports and being given peanut butter or cheese sandwiches. Also, in Dan Time with Dom, Dan tells about a new parody website targeting regular guests on the Dom Giordano Program, and reveals some new Pumpkin Spice producers available. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dom welcomes Jabari Jones, candidate for Philadelphia City Council, onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear what he hopes to do to help bring a safer environment to Philadelphians. Jones, who's running as an Independent against Jamie Gautier, explains why he's chosen to step away from his business interests to take on the continued march toward hyper-Progressive politics and the prioritization of politics over safety. Jones takes Dom into the living rooms of individuals living in West Philadelphia, telling how things have changed for the negative, explaining what he plans to do if elected to office to improve the lives and safety of Philadelphians. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by telling that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will veto a bill that would lift the ridiculous restrictions that would save breweries in the State from closing. Dom plays back clips from WNYC with Murphy justifying his decision, then contrasting that with the passionate call from listener Rick, who runs one of New Jersey's many great breweries. Then, Dom plays back a CNN clips featuring the head of Chicago's teacher's union, in which she justifies the decision to send her child to private school while vehemently speaking out against school choice, even referring to it as ‘racist.' Then, Dom tells that Philadelphia City Council has voted officially to ban supervised injection sites in the City, a move he wholeheartedly endorses. (Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images)

Fourth-generation Ocean City, New Jersey resident Loretta Thompson Harris was inspired to write a book about the history of her African American community, as she has seen the numbers of Black homeowners slowly decline. The new book, “The West Side: Ocean City in True Color” is the product of years researching her growing family tree. Ms. Harris and members of her family share stories about growing up in their neighborhood that dates back to the 1880s. Then, Nina Ahmad will be the first South Asian woman elected to Philadelphia City Council if she wins in November. The Bangladesh-born candidate is one of the Democratic nominees for a prominent legislative seat, which would follow her leadership in the Obama, Nutter, and Kenney administrations, as well as President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for Women. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by telling listeners to watch this week's Inside Story on 6ABC, where he gets into it with another panelist over the interview held with Ryan Boyer, a local labor leader who came out in favor of school choice. Then, Dom tells of a huge social media response to his posting of a letter written by Bensalem Director of Public Safety William McVey, noting that after posting yesterday evening, the letter has now over 70,000 views on Twitter. This leads Dom to play back a clip from the new Chicago Mayor, who seemed to take the side of looters over the public and police, a common trend for progressive politicians. Then, Dom reflects on an interview he had yesterday with newly announced congressional candidate Mark Houck, who will be running for the 1st congressional district in Pennsylvania. Then, Dom welcomes in Bensalem Director of Public Safety William McVey, who yesterday sent over a letter calling attention that lawlessness in Philadelphia has started to seep into suburban towns like Bensalem. In the letter, McVey leads off by targeting the Driving Equity Bill, explaining to us that the one edict set forth by Philadelphia City Council has led to many stops that have produced illegal firearms. Then, Dom delves into his second point, where McVey points out the role of District Attorney Larry Krasner in the spike of violence in and around Philadelphia, explaining the necessity for good leadership from the top. McVey takes us inside his department, explaining how important it is to work in conjunction with both the Mayor's office and the DA, knowing that everybody has each other's back. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dom welcomes in Bensalem Director of Public Safety William McVey, who yesterday sent over a letter calling attention that lawlessness in Philadelphia has started to seep into suburban towns like Bensalem. In the letter, McVey leads off by targeting the Driving Equity Bill, explaining to us that the one edict set forth by Philadelphia City Council has led to many stops that have produced illegal firearms. Then, Dom delves into his second point, where McVey points out the role of District Attorney Larry Krasner in the spike of violence in and around Philadelphia, explaining the necessity for good leadership from the top. McVey takes us inside his department, explaining how important it is to work in conjunction with both the Mayor's office and the DA, knowing that everybody has each other's back. (Photo by Getty Images)

In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss why he voted against a censure of Adam Schiff yesterday in Congress. First, Dom asks the Representative why the no vote, with Fitzpatrick clarifying that yesterday's vote wasn't directly on the censure and he fully intends to hold Schiff accountable. Fitzpatrick stresses the importance of Congressional precedence, explaining that all his vote was to further solidify the eventual final passage of the bill so it can't be weaponized in the future. Then, Fitzpatrick offers his opinion on the continued persecution of Donald Trump, stressing that we need to enforce the equal use of justice, comparing how those in the Democratic Party have been handled when found with classified information similarly to Trump. Then, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by discussing a call for reparations in Philadelphia City Council, explaining the detrimental nature of such a proposition in California. Then, Dom tells about a huge payout by Starbucks to a former White manager who was fired in the wake of claims of racism against the organization for a viral incident that played out in a Philadelphia café. (Photo by Ting Shen-Pool/Getty Images)

What was Abscam? In this episode we try an answer that question for those of you who may not remember, or be as familiar with, what many will recall was the second biggest political scandal of the 1970's and early 1980's.  It involved six United States Congressman and one United States Senator.  They were :US Senator Harrison A. Williams (D-NJ)US Representative Frank Thompson (D-NJ)US Representative John Jenrette (D-SC)US Representative Raymond Lederer (D-PA)US Representative Michael "Ozzie" Myers (D-PA)US Representative John M. Murphy (D-NY)US Representative Richard Kelly (R-FL)It was basically a criminal sting operation conducted by the FBI using a known conman, Mel Weinberg, to set up various elected officials at several levels of the Government. It is the same scandal used for the basis of the movie " American Hustle". It was not just Congressman but also 23 other elected and governmental officials who were eventually netted into the criminal takedown. It also included one member of the New Jersey State Senate, members of the Philadelphia City Council, the Mayor of Camden, New Jersey, and an inspector for the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service who  were all also convicted. The operation was directed from the FBI's office in Hauppauge, New York, and was under the supervision of Assistant Director Neil J. Welch, who headed the bureau's New York Division, and Thomas P. Puccio, head of the Justice Department's Organized Crime Task Force for the Eastern Division of New York.In all of these cases it stemmed from an investigation into theft, forgery, and stolen art. The FBI enlisted the help of a convicted conman to help them run a sting on criminals but as they made their way up the food chain they found they could nab some high ranking elected officials. All of the elected officials were somehow connected to this investigation. All but one. That one case that was the exception was the case of Representative John Jenrette of the 6th District of South Carolina, OUR CONGRESSMAN. In this episode you will hear from the conman himself, you will listen in as the FBI moves in on the congressmen in question, and you will listen in just as the nation did as all of this unfolded. Ironically, the only story they rarely  talked about in this early stage of the game, will be the story of John Jenrette, and as we will show you there are reasons for that.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Philly may lose more than 10,000 federally-backed affordable housing units in the next decade. To try to slow that trend, Philadelphia City Council has passed a package of bills aimed at making it harder to convert them into more profitable, market-rate homes. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Aaron Moselle, housing and community development reporter for WHYY's PlanPhilly, about the battle between affordable housing and rising rents. Find your polling place on Atlas.  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. 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

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Today's episode of TRPE is sponsored by #Vote4Kathy. Tuesday, May 16th, we need all of TRPE Nation to support Katherine Gilmore Richardson at the polls in Philly. Vote 4 Kathy for Philadelphia City Council. Another week, another #MediaMonday lead by your TRPE All Starz Matt & Chad but today they have some special guests. Big Dan is back on mic for the first time in weeks and Jules came way from Qatar to join the conversation. Today the boyz cover NBA Ja Boy f*cking up his twelfth second chance and Chad advocates for a 50 GAME SUSPENSION!! They guys also attack the Sixers epic game 7 meltdown with putrid performances from M-V-Flea Joel Embiid and Lames Harden. They also discuss the upcoming NBA Conference Finals, cover the entire weekend surrounding Matt's Big Day and Taylor Swift and the Switfies shutting down the city!! Checkout this episode on YouTube Thursday 5/18 at 9am: https://youtube.com/@trpe Support the Boyz by subscribing to the best damn Patreon there is at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe15% discount applied to all yearly subscriptions at checkout‼️ Stop

Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by telling that the Pennridge School District Board has approved, in a 7-1 vote yesterday, a new bathroom policy prohibiting any person from entering the restroom, locker room,  or shower that is designated for the use of the opposite sex. Then, Dom tells by a new push by Philadelphia City Council members to prevent safe injection sites in Philadelphia, revealing the 5 council members who look to protect their district from what would come with the initiative. Then, Dom reveals that Governor Phil Murphy over in New Jersey is considering requiring children in public schools to take the Coronavirus vaccine Then, Dom welcomes Katie Ford onto the Dom Giordano Program. Ford is the candidate in Delaware County running in the special election to replace Rep. Mike Zabel after his controversy. If Ford were to win, that would tip power in favor of Republicans in Harrisburg. Ford tells us about herself, telling about her husband who's a Police Officer and her longtime commitment to her community. Then, Dom asks Ford about claims made about her and the topic of abortion, which Ford clarifies, then discusses her opponents continued effort to portray herself as the pro-woman candidate despite her support and friendship with Mike Zabel. (Photo by Getty Images)

Today's episode of TRPE is sponsored by #Vote4Kathy. Tuesday, May 16th, we need all of TRPE Nation to support Katherine Gilmore Richardson at the polls in Philly. Vote 4 Kathy for Philadelphia City Council. Another week, another #MediaMonday lead by your TRPE All Starz Matt & Chad. Today the boyz open with a discussion on why their 19 Keys interview DID NOT HAPPEN, an update on the state of content creation and WTF is everyone BEEFING!! Later in the show Chad details the #SpreadieGibbs fiasco led by his ex-gf and alleged baby mama Destini Creams. Let this be a lesson to men EVERYWHERE to leave these 304s alone. The show wraps with a breakdown on the alleged beatdown that The Biggest Blood

Jim Kenney was elected to the Philadelphia City Council in 1992 at just 32 years old.  After decades of service, he was elected mayor in 2016 then reelected in 2020.  As a term limited city leader, Mayor Kenney is in his final months of leading Philadelphia. We hear him reflect on his time as mayor, his efforts to address crime, and hear about some of the reasons why he is a proud Philadelphian.

Today's episode of TRPE is sponsored by #Vote4Kathy. Tuesday, May 16th, we need all of TRPE Nation to support Katherine Gilmore Richardson at the polls in Philly. Vote 4 Kathy for Philadelphia City Council. TRPE Boyz back in town for an explosive episode covering all the hot button issues and social media topic's floating around the atmosphere. Today the guys gather to discuss Real Estate Wars with Tony The Closer & Big Bizzness. Podcast Beef starring Nore, Cam, Joe Buttons, The Breakfast Club & MDWOG. Troy Ave telling and still having to go to jail … EL OH EL. The guys wrap the show up with some Met Gala talk, documentary reviews and more. Checkout this episode on YouTube Thursday 5/4 at 9am: https://youtube.com/@trpe Support the Boyz by subscribing to the best damn Patreon there is at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe15% discount applied to all yearly subscriptions at checkout‼️ Stop

Today's episode of TRPE is sponsored by #Vote4Kathy. Tuesday, May 16th, we need all of TRPE Nation to support Katherine Gilmore Richardson at the polls in Philly. Vote 4 Kathy for Philadelphia City Council. Tone Royal is a real estate mogul at a very young age. Over the last 4 years the Virginia native has acquired and flipped over 500 properties. His worth ethic is undeniable and his fearlessness has put him at the top of the industry in a very competitive market. He joins us today to talk about his journey, his trajectory and his long term plan as a real estate mogul. Today, Tone will uncover specific information as it relates to using hard money lenders, how to structure a deal, resources on how to find a construction team, mastering the wholesale business and how to effectively find off market listings. This truly a real estate master class powered by TRPE. Follow Tone on instagram at: https://shorturl.at/dkrC5 Checkout this episode on YouTube Thursday 4/27 at 9am: https://youtube.com/@trpe Support the Boyz by subscribing to the best damn Patreon there is at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe15% discount applied to all yearly subscriptions at checkout‼️ Stop

Today's episode of TRPE is sponsored by #Vote4Kathy. Tuesday, May 16th, we need all of TRPE Nation to support Katherine Gilmore Richardson at the polls in Philly. Vote 4 Kathy for Philadelphia City Council. The Wolf (Naiym Dingle) is someone who understands culture and the internet age with precision. His viral series “The Couch” has featured a who's who of business minds and celebrity guests. Additionally his social media presence is amazing with over 60,000 followers on Instagram and 40,000 on TikTok. Today he joins us to discuss relationships, current events, internet culture and his new book “The Art of Accountability” which is available NOW { http://www.wolfaccountability.com/ .} This is an excellent episode with 3 masters in the art of conversation. Enjoy. Checkout this episode on YouTube today at 5pm: https://youtube.com/@trpe Support the Boyz by subscribing to the best damn Patreon there is at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe15% discount applied to all yearly subscriptions at checkout‼️ Stop

Today's episode of TRPE is sponsored by #Vote4Kathy. Tuesday, May 16th, we need all of TRPE Nation to support Katherine Gilmore Richardson at the polls in Philly. Vote 4 Kathy for Philadelphia City Council. Lawrence Killebrew is the living embodiment of what it looks like to chase your dreams. He is someone who came from humble beginnings and huge odds to make it large in the comedy game. With close to 20 years in the game he has now perfected his craft because he never shies away from doing the work. Today he joins us to discuss his commitment to the comedy hustle, who is the greatest comedian of all time, essential comedy specials and we tackle some current events as well. This is an amazing show filled with gems and life lessons from beginning to end. Join us this weekend for Lawrence Killebrew's birthday weekend in Philadelphia. 3 days & 3 dope events for a great cause. Tix: https://www.comedyhustle.com/ Checkout this episode on YouTube today at 12pm: https://youtu.be/HgopTrV9cKQ FSupport the Boyz by subscribing to the best damn Patreon there is at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 15% discount applied to all yearly subscriptions at checkout‼️ Stop

Inquirer editorial board member Dan Pearson joins Ali and Jon for part two of a conversation about the emerging City Council At-Large field. With 29 candidates filing petitions to run, voters have a surplus of choices, but only a few are likely to be viable. Learn more about who the front-runners are, who is supporting them, and what are some of the consequences of different slates of candidates winning in May

Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the controversial situation that unfolded at a Hatboro pizzeria, with a woman facing charges after a racist rant went viral last week. Giordano discusses the situation itself, arguing why he does indeed believe a line is drawn on free speech when said speech starts to infringe on both businesses and other individuals. Then, Dom takes aim at a local organization, SEPTA, after an Inquirer article reported more delays in their purchase of new train cars from the Chinese Government, explaining why we should not be doing business with an enemy. Then, Dom welcomes John McGrody, Vice President of Philadelphia's police union, FOP Lodge 5, to discuss the results of the first year of the driving equity bill introduced by Philadelphia City Council which limits when police officers can pull over drivers. First, Dom asks McGrody how we should celebrate the anniversary of the launch of the bill, with McGrody suggesting we put up signs that say ‘you are now entering Philadelphia, these are the driving codes we don't enforce.' Then, Dom and McGrody dive into a discussion about the success or failure of the program, with McGrody explaining how the statistics truly point to an abject failure for the program. Then, Dom and McGrody discuss the need for police officers in Philadelphia, with McGrody explaining how city officials can help improve recruitment and the desire of officers to serve in Philadelphia. Finally, Dom and McGrody have a conversation about the Mayoral candidates in Philadelphia, with McGrody previewing when the FOP may make a decision in endorsing a candidate. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes John McGrody, Vice President of Philadelphia's police union, FOP Lodge 5, to discuss the results of the first year of the driving equity bill introduced by Philadelphia City Council which limits when police officers can pull over drivers. First, Dom asks McGrody how we should celebrate the anniversary of the launch of the bill, with McGrody suggesting we put up signs that say ‘you are now entering Philadelphia, these are the driving codes we don't enforce.' Then, Dom and McGrody dive into a discussion about the success or failure of the program, with McGrody explaining how the statistics truly point to an abject failure for the program. Then, Dom and McGrody discuss the need for police officers in Philadelphia, with McGrody explaining how city officials can help improve recruitment and the desire of officers to serve in Philadelphia. Finally, Dom and McGrody have a conversation about the Mayoral candidates in Philadelphia, with McGrody previewing when the FOP may make a decision in endorsing a candidate. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)