Block by Block

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Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen.

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    April 19, 2026 (Around the Block)

    Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with reports from our team of community journalists and live in-studio interviews.  This episode features a report on Philadelphia City Council's hearing on ICE OUT legislation that would place some limits on federal immigration enforcement in the city, and a conversation with Erme Maula about the city of Philadelphia's budget process, why it matters, and how people can get involved. Erme is a South Philly resident with over 25 years of experience in public and community health. She’s a passionate advocate for public spaces in her community and across the city. Erme has been a part of the Philly Revenue Project, The People's Budget Office, Alliance for a Just Philadelphia, and the Tax Advisory Committee to City Council Winter Schneider and Sherri Pennington hosted this episode, and Campbell Simmons was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

    33 мин.

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    April 15, 2026

    This episode features stories from our community news reporters about Philadelphians participating in direct action campaigns to disrupt ICE activity in the region, the impact of tariffs on Philly’s skater scene, how a Haitian American filmmaker is responding to challenges facing Black cultural workers, and a group of volunteers helping save the lives of toads in Northwest Philly. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at http://wppm.phillycam.org/. Block by Block season 8 is produced by Amadee Braxton, Abby Cruz, Anaiah Davis, Ahmed Hassouna, Cheryl Jones, Charlie Kline, Koren Martin, Sophia Mattia, Milan Parker, Dounya Ramadan, and Tafari Robertson. Dounya Ramadan and Sophia Mattia hosted this episode, and Cheryl Jones was board operator for the show. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

    29 мин.

  3. 2 АПР.

    April 1, 2026

    This episode features stories from our community news reporters about teachers' reaction to a new law requiring Pennsylvania schools to teach students to read and write in cursive, protestors working to get weapons manufacturers out of Philadelphia, a group of young journalists working on a film 3rd spaces, and what’s going to replace the Rocky Statue at the base of the Art Museum Steps Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at http://wppm.phillycam.org/. Block by Block season 8 is produced by Amadee Braxton, Abby Cruz, Anaiah Davis, Ahmed Hassouna, Cheryl Jones, Charlie Kline, Koren Martin, Sophia Mattia, Milan Parker, Dounya Ramadan, and Tafari Robertson. Cheryl Jones and Koren Martin hosted this episode, and Anaiah Davis was board operator for the show. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

    29 мин.

  4. 29 МАР.

    March 29, 2026 (Around the Block)

    Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with reports from our team of community journalists and live in-studio interviews.  This episode features an interview with Kabila Events founder and CEO Sonia "Sunny" Blount about creating events that celebrate Black culture, and a story from reporter Alisha Miranda about an unusual culinary experience in Philly - a restaurant where Emilia D'Albero, the World's Best cheesemonger, pushes a cart to offer visitors a curated cheese plate experience. Shanayah Wyche and K. Michelle Watson hosted this episode, and Amanda Johnson was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

    31 мин.

  5. 15 МАР.

    March 15, 2026 (Around the Block)

    Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with reports from our team of community journalists and live in-studio interviews.  This episode features a story from reporter Nikki Schaffer with an update on the status of the Slavery Memorial at the President's House in Philadelphia, and an interview with Community Legal Services Staff Attorney Lauren Davis and with Pennsylvania Health Access Network Statewide Organizer Robin Stelly about the impact of federal funding cuts on programs that help people pay for food and health care services and what resources may be available to those impacted. Sheila Lorrett Emerson and Yonique Myrie hosted this episode, and Crystal Herrera was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager. ***Note: During the section beginning at 17:38 in the episode, our panelists discuss work requirements for SNAP beneficiaries. One point that we wanted to clarify is that these work requirements are only in place for adults age 18-64, and we are starting to see terminations due to work requirements for the first time beginning this March.

    32 мин.

  6. 15 ФЕВР.

    February 15, 2026 (Around the Block)

    Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with reports from our team of community journalists and live in-studio interviews.  This episode features stories about grad student workers who could go on strike this week in an effort to secure a first contract with the University of Pennsylvania and a look back at a bicentennial protest when tens of thousands of people took to Philadelphia’s streets 50 years ago, as well as a conversation with Efi, an organizer with Socialist Alternative about how that group and many others in the region are fighting to keep ICE out of Philadelphia. Campbell Simmons and Amanda Johnson hosted this episode, and Winter Schneider was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

    30 мин.

  7. 18 ЯНВ.

    January 18, 2026 (Around the Block)

    Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with reports from our team of community journalists and live in-studio interviews.  This episode features stories about a bill that would stop Philadelphia from sending trash to be burned at incinerators, a visit to a Michelin-recognized restaurant that uses its drinks menu to honor Black history and culture and a conversation about the impact of Trump administration policies on the LGBTQIA+ community in the region with ACLU of PA senior organizer Naiymah Sanchez and Dena Stanley, executive director of Trans YOUniting and co-founder of the Pittsburgh Pride Group Sheila Lorrett Emerson and Crystal Herrera hosted this episode, and Campbell Simmons was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

    36 мин.

  8. 18.12.2025

    December 17, 2025

    This episode features stories from our community news reporters about a coalition of religious leaders working to support immigrants, an group that brings women together to improve financial literacy and help put their money where their beliefs are… the status of a project that would cap part of the Vine Street Expressway and stitch together two parts of Chinatown that have been divided for decades… and a local cemetery that offers environmentally-friendly burial options. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at http://wppm.phillycam.org/. Block by Block season 7 is produced by Angie Bacha, Ivan Felder III, Khalisah Hameed, Helen Horstmann-Allen, Amanda Johnson, Vanessa Lowe, Samantha Roehl, Winter Schneider, Kennedie Scurry, and Campbell Simmons. Vanessa Lowe and Samantha Roehl hosted this episode, and Kennedie Scurry was board operator for the show. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

    29 мин.
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Block by Block is PhillyCAM's LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia's neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM's Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6pm on WPPM 106.5 FM and phillycam.org/listen.

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