Philadelphia Community Podcast

About Philadelphia Community Podcast

Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM 6-7 am and 7-7:30 am on Power 99. What's Going On airs Sundays on Q102, ALT 104.5, and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.

Publisher

WDAS (WDAS-FM)

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Feb 2019

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1,393 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   What's Going On: What’s Going On: Inspiring Teachers, Empowering Survivors & Mothers Making Moves

   On What’s Going On  Loraine Ballard Morrill celebrates teachers, community service and the power of the arts. We spotlight local honorees of the iHeartMedia and Boost Mobile Thank a Teacher campaign: Christine Durante of Riverton Public School, Kashmir Fluellen of Camden Promise Charter, Chef Kenneth McDuffie of Simon Gratz Mastery Charter and Michael Winterbottom of Marple Newtown High School. They share their inspiration, their commitment to students and the lasting impact of great teaching. Maria Macaluso, Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, discusses 50 years of supporting domestic violence survivors, essential services and ways to help. The Center’s 50th Anniversary Gala takes place Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6–9 p.m., at The Highlands Mansion & Estate, 7001 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington. Tickets are $150. Visit wcmontco.org (https://wcmontco.org/event/50th-anniversary-gala-celebration/) for registration and information. The 24-hour hotline is 800-773-2424. Follow the Women’s Center on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-women-s-center-of-montgomery-county-pa). Singer-songwriter Suzann Christine, founder of SCH Creative & Performing Arts, previews the third annual Mothers Making Music and Moves, celebrating mothers in entertainment while supporting free youth arts programming and FLY—Forever Love Yourself. Hosted by Roxy Romeo, the fundraiser honors Aja Dantzler, Lady B, Mina SayWhat, Facetta Greene and Kerri Park Lennon. Join the celebration Friday, October 23, 2026, from 7–9 p.m., at Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia. General admission is $35; VIP admission is $100, plus fees. Find tickets at schcapa.org (https://www.schcapa.org/event-details/mothersmakingmusicandmoves). Visit suzannchristine.com (https://www.suzannchristine.com) and follow Instagram @suzannchristine (https://www.instagram.com/suzannchristine/) and @theflystar (https://www.instagram.com/theflystar/).

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Insight Pt. 2: Insight Pt. 2: Roots, Reinvention & Rhythm—Philly Voices Making Moves

   Loraine Ballard Morrill explores family legacy, second chances and the power of the arts with three Philadelphia changemakers. Author Rashida Jones-Aiken discusses her memoir, The Rhythm That Remained, and how grief led her to discover family history, explore her identity and establish Kiren House Publishing. Her Rhythm That Remained Book Experience takes place Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 3–7 p.m. at Jenice’s, 301 E. Godfrey Avenue, Philadelphia, featuring conversation, storytelling and ancestry visuals. Web: kirenhousepublishing.com (https://www.kirenhousepublishing.com) Socials: Instagram @kirenhousepublishing (https://www.instagram.com/kirenhousepublishing/) · Facebook Kiren House Publishing (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593749378122) Dr. Victoria Best, founder of Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS), reflects on ten years of empowering Philadelphia youth and families, the documentary Empowering Voices: Youth Narratives, and an upcoming opportunity to explore record-clearing options. Presented with Community Legal Services, the free Record Clearing Clinic takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026 10 am to 2:00 pm at The Braid Mill, 441 High Street, Philadelphia. Web and registration: vuots.org (https://vuots.org) · Register for the clinic (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vuots-cls-record-clearing-clinic-tickets-2000506392472) Singer-songwriter Suzann Christine, founder of SCH Creative & Performing Arts, previews the third annual Mothers Making Music and Moves, supporting free youth arts programming and FLY—Forever Love Yourself. Hosted by Power 99’s Roxy Romeo, the celebration honors Aja Dantzler, Lady B, Mina SayWhat, Facetta Greene and Kerri Park Lennon, with live performances, a panel conversation and resources for parents. The fundraiser takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 7–9 p.m. at Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia. General admission is $35; VIP admission is $100, plus fees. Web and tickets: schcapa.org (https://www.schcapa.org/event-details/mothersmakingmusicandmoves) · suzannchristine.com (https://www.suzannchristine.com) Socials: Instagram @suzannchristine (https://www.instagram.com/suzannchristine/) · @theflystar (https://www.instagram.com/theflystar/)

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Insight Pt. 1: Marian and Paul: The Music and the Oration

   Loraine Ballard Morrill talks with Jillian Patricia Pirtle, CEO of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society, and Azsherae Gary of the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and Paul Robeson House & Museum, about preserving the legacies of two extraordinary artists and civil rights champions. They preview Marian and Paul: The Music and the Oration, a tribute concert bringing Marian Anderson’s and Paul Robeson’s stories to life through music and historic speeches. Proceeds benefit both museums. The concert takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Settlement Music Hall, 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Tickets are $40.   For tickets and information, visit marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com (https://marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/special-events.html) or call 215-779-4219. Explore the museums and their programs at marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com (https://marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/) and paulrobesonhouse.org (https://paulrobesonhouse.org/). Follow: Facebook National Marian Anderson Museum (https://www.facebook.com/NationalMarianAndersonMuseum/) · Facebook Paul Robeson House & Museum (https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialPaulRobesonHouse) · Instagram @robesonhousephl (https://www.instagram.com/robesonhousephl/)

Who has been a guest on Philadelphia Community Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Roye Okupe
• Blondell Reynolds Brown
• Alim Howell
• Lauren Cristella
• Patrick Martin

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

419,108,275

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

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Quality

92

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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