The 11th Annual World Heritage City Celebration Philadelphia takes its place on the world stage as Global Philadelphia Association prepares for the 11th Annual World Heritage City Celebration. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Zabeth Teelucksingh, President of the Global Philadelphia Association, about Philadelphia’s distinction as America’s first World Heritage City and the cultural, educational and business events that connect the region to the world.

This year’s celebration takes place during America’s 250th anniversary and will honor 6abc Chief Meteorologist Cecily Tynan with the Distinguished Journalism Globy Award.

11th Annual World Heritage City Celebration
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Crystal Tea Room, Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia

Discover the celebration and Global Philadelphia’s year-round calendar of cultural, business and international events at GlobalPhiladelphia.org.

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal explains the new Philadelphia Sheriff’s Auction Search Platform, designed to make Sheriff Sale property information easier to find and understand. She discusses how the tool works, what prospective buyers should know before bidding and how it supports her office’s broader modernization and transparency efforts. Property research begins at PhillySheriff.com; registration and bidding take place through Bid4Assets.  

Then, award-winning filmmaker and producer Robert “Bob” Lott reflects on his extraordinary journey from designing nearly 200 buildings as an architect to pioneering Black music television and documenting African American history and the African Diaspora. His life and legacy are celebrated in Architect of Vision: The Life Story of Robert “Bob” Lott.

Web & Social

• Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office: PhillySheriff.com
• Instagram: @PhillySheriff
• Facebook: Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office

Website: TMGI Films ·        
Bob Lott on LinkedIn: LinkedIn profile ·        
Full documentary: Watch Architect of Vision on Vimeo

On this edition of What’s Going On, we spotlight three organizations creating opportunity, strengthening families and investing in the next generation.

First, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Peggy Dolan, Founder of the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, and Danielle Griffith, Executive Director, as the organization celebrates 50 years of helping families caring for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Since its founding, the Fund has helped more than 50,000 families and paid more than $10 million in essential bills. The conversation also explores new initiatives including ExchangeABLE, which redistributes adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, and Unity Sports, an inclusive soccer program pairing children with disabilities with student-athlete buddies.

The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund will mark its milestone anniversary with Foodies & Philanthropy, Thursday, October 9, 2026, at Lilah in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. Proceeds benefit families served by the Fund.  

Next, iHeartMedia intern Logan Perzi speaks with Justin Halladay, Founder of Project Béisbol, a nonprofit using baseball and softball to empower underserved young people across Latin America. Since 2008, Project Béisbol has reached more than 20,000 young athletes in eight countries through equipment donations, coaching, educational opportunities, leadership development and international exchange programs. The conversation looks at how sports can become a pathway to education, confidence, leadership and positive social change.  

Finally, guest host Gilberto Gonzalez, host of Pulso Comunitario on Rumba 106.1, speaks with Eva Porter, member and former president, and Krystal Ortega, board member of LULAC Greater Philadelphia Council #20010, about the organization’s work supporting Latino students and families and its upcoming 2026 Scholarship Banquet. The LULAC Greater Philadelphia Scholarship Banquet takes place Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Laborers’ Local Union 57, 506 N. 6th Street in Philadelphia. The event honors students pursuing both college and skilled-trade pathways while celebrating the families, educators and community leaders supporting their success.
WEB & EVENT INFO Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
Website: dolanfund.org
Instagram: @dolanfund
Facebook: @fb.kadmf
LinkedIn: Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund

Project Béisbol
Website: projectbeisbol.org

LULAC Greater Philadelphia Council #20010
2026 Scholarship Banquet
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Laborers’ Local Union 57, 506 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Tickets and registration available through the LULAC Greater Philadelphia Eventbrite page.

In this episode of Insight, Loraine Ballard Morrill explores Alzheimer’s and its disproportionate impact on Black families, children’s mental health, and one man’s extraordinary journey from surviving gun violence to helping fathers and families thrive.

Alzheimer’s Association — Amba Kasongo
Amba Kasongo, Programs Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, discusses the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, warning signs, brain health, caregiver support and why Black Americans face a disproportionate impact from the disease.Kasongo also previews the Fourth Annual Black/African American Caregiver Symposium, featuring expert speakers, brain-health information, legal planning resources and a caregiver panel.
EVENT: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:45 a.m.–3 p.m. | Philadelphia
WEB: alz.org/delval | Events: alz.org/delval/events
24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 | Instagram/Facebook: @alzsepa

Child Guidance Resource Centers — Lisa Roberts Cadorette
As Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) celebrates 70 years, CEO Lisa Roberts Cadorette discusses the growing mental and behavioral health challenges facing children and families, including anxiety and trauma, and how CGRC is working to expand access to compassionate, evidence-based care.CGRC marks its anniversary with “Inspiring Healing & Hope – A Celebration of 70 Years.”
EVENT: Thursday, September 10, 2026 | The Ivy at Ellis Preserve, Newtown Square, PA
WEB: https://cgrc.org/

Fathership Foundation — Dr. Jonathan Wilson Jr.
In a powerful on-site conversation, Dr. Jonathan Wilson Jr., founder of the Fathership Foundation, shares his remarkable story of surviving being shot four times and left wheelchair-bound—and how that experience inspired a mission to strengthen fathers, families and communities.Founded in 2013, the Fathership Foundation provides fatherhood and parenting support, community education, workforce development, education and vocational training to help families build stronger futures and greater economic stability.
WEB: www.fathershipfoundation.org

Barbers Who Care — Mike Monroe
 For 17 years, Barbers Who Care has been helping Philadelphia children head back to school looking good, feeling confident and ready to learn. In this episode of Insight, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Mike Monroe, barber and Advisory Board Member of Barbers Who Care, about the organization’s 17th Annual Free Haircut & Educational Resource Fair and why the barber chair can be such a powerful place for mentorship, connection and community. Taking place Sunday, August 23, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the West Philadelphia YMCA, this year’s event is expected to serve more than 300 children and families with free haircuts for young people ages 5–17, bookbags, school supplies, giveaways and a wide range of educational, health and community resources. Monroe shares how Barbers Who Care has served more than 3,500 young people over its 17-year history and explains why a fresh haircut can help build a child’s confidence at the start of a new school year. He also discusses the special relationship barbers can develop with young people and the role barbershops have long played as trusted gathering places in the Black community. This year’s fair expands its offerings with Big Smiles/Delta dental screenings, Barbershop Books, West Philly Reading Captains and the Child ID Program, along with other resources for families. The event is supported by celebrity barbers from across Philadelphia, host sponsor West Philadelphia YMCA and major sponsor UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

EVENT INFORMATION 17th Annual Barbers Who Care Free Haircut & Educational Resource Fair
Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
West Philadelphia YMCA
5120 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139 Admission and services are free. Haircuts and children’s dental screenings require parental or guardian consent.
WEB & SOCIAL Website: BarbersWhoCare.org
Instagram: @barberswhocareinc
Facebook: Barbers Who Care Inc.


Germantown Avenue Food Truck Festival
Food, culture, fitness and community come together when the Germantown Avenue Food Truck Festival returns for its second year on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1–6 p.m. along the 5400 block of Germantown Avenue, between School House Lane and Coulter Street. In this episode, we’re joined by Bruce Rush, Co-Chair of the Food Truck Festival Committee, and Keith Ellison, President of The Achievement Foundation, to preview this free, family-friendly celebration presented by The Achievement Foundation, the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

With the theme “Flavor, Fitness & Festivities—A Celebration of Food, Culture & Healthy Living,” the festival will feature more than a dozen food trucks serving everything from soul food and seafood to vegan dishes, tacos, desserts and frozen treats. Visitors can also enjoy live music and dance, fitness and wellness activities, a Kids Fun & Games Village, the Black Art Pavilion curated by October Gallery, a 360 photo booth, community resources, giveaways and more.

Entertainment includes the Dobbins High School Mighty Mustangs Band, West Philadelphia High School Dance Showcase, Germantown Friends School Dance Troupe, Max the 4th, Estilo Dance Studio, Will Ellsworth and Batala Philly, along with line dancing, a Kappa Alpha Psi step show and wellness activities. We also talk with Rush and Ellison about why the festival is about much more than great food—it's an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, showcase Germantown's rich culture, promote healthy living and bring neighbors together.
EVENT DETAILS
Germantown Avenue Food Truck Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:00–6:00 p.m.
5400 block of Germantown Avenue
School House Lane to Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA
Admission: FREE; food and beverages are pay-as-you-go.
WEB & SOCIAL
Website: GermantownFoodFest.org
Social: @germantownfoodfest ABOUT THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION

The Achievement Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through education, service and leadership. Its work supports scholarships, youth mentoring, education and community outreach while providing space for the Kappa League Guide Right Program, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and other nonprofit partners serving the Germantown community.

On this edition of  What’s Going On, we celebrate compassion, creativity, and the next generation of changemakers.   First, we spotlight the extraordinary nurses whose care extends far beyond medicine. Koleen Cavanaugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Independence Blue Cross, joins us along with the three recipients of the 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards: Sarah Bruno of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ian Montgomery of Virtua Marlton Hospital, and Madison Schmus of Penn Medicine. Now in its eighth year, Independence Blue Cross’s Celebrate Caring campaign recognizes nurses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who go above and beyond for their patients and communities.

We hear the inspiring stories behind this year’s honorees—from bringing comfort and dignity to children experiencing trauma and serious illness, to advancing patient safety and nursing innovation, to delivering healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, and substance use disorders. The winners also share what inspired them to become nurses and what keeps them committed to compassionate care.
Connect:
Independence Blue Cross — Celebrate Caring

🌈 SpeakOUT: Transgender Athletes and Decriminalizing HIV
For our monthly SpeakOUT segment, attorney and LGBTQIA+ advocate Angela Giampolo, founder of Giampolo Law Group and widely known as the Philly Gay Lawyer, returns to discuss the controversy over transgender athletes in women’s basketball. Angela also discusses a PA Senate Bill signed into law eliminating Pennsylvania's outdated 1995 statute that automatically elevated misdemeanor prostitution charges to a third-degree felony if the individual was knowingly HIV-positive.

Learn More

• Giampolo Law Group: https://www.giampololaw.com

Follow Angela Giampolo

• Instagram: @yourgaylawyer
• Facebook: Philly Gay Lawyer
• TikTok: @Gaylawyer

On Part Two of Insight, we celebrate compassion, creativity, and the next generation of changemakers. First, we spotlight the extraordinary nurses whose care extends far beyond medicine. Koleen Cavanaugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Independence Blue Cross, joins us along with the three recipients of the 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards: Sarah Bruno of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ian Montgomery of Virtua Marlton Hospital, and Madison Schmus of Penn Medicine.

Now in its eighth year, Independence Blue Cross’s Celebrate Caring campaign recognizes nurses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who go above and beyond for their patients and communities. We hear the inspiring stories behind this year’s honorees—from bringing comfort and dignity to children experiencing trauma and serious illness, to advancing patient safety and nursing innovation, to delivering healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, and substance use disorders. The winners also share what inspired them to become nurses and what keeps them committed to compassionate care.  

Then, we turn the mic over to the next generation with Amaya Naté, a Philadelphia Youth Network WorkReady intern with iHeartMedia Philadelphia, who sits down with rising artist KidTokio for a conversation about his journey in music, developing his sound, and finding inspiration. KidTokio shares how he began making music in sixth grade, how a school science project became an award-winning rap, and what’s next for the young artist. It’s an hour celebrating people who are making a difference through caring, creativity, and the courage to pursue their passion.

Connect:
Independence Blue Cross — Celebrate Caring
Instagram: @manitsamaya | @kidtokio

On Part One of Insight, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Roger C. Aden, Charles E. Zumkehr Professor of Speech Communication at Ohio University and author of Upon the Ruins of Liberty: Slavery, the President’s House at Independence National Historical Park, and Public Memory.

Aden’s book chronicles the years-long effort to ensure that the President’s House site in Philadelphia told not only the story of George Washington as the nation’s first president, but also the stories of the nine people he enslaved there. That history has taken on new urgency following changes to the President’s House exhibit that critics say diminish its focus on slavery and the experiences of the people Washington enslaved. 

Aden discusses the community advocacy that helped shape the original exhibit, why the full story of Washington must include both his role as a founder and as an enslaver, and what happens when government officials determine which parts of history receive greater—or lesser—emphasis. As America marks its 250th anniversary, the conversation explores the meaning of public memory, the importance of confronting difficult history, and the responsibility historians, educators and ordinary citizens share in preserving a complete and honest account of the American story.
Learn More:
Upon the Ruins of Liberty — Temple University Press
Roger Aden — Ohio University faculty profile

On this episode of What's Going On, we explore two conversations centered on health, hope, and strengthening our communities. First, we welcome David St. Denis, President of Anteris Technologies, for an important discussion about why heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States and why women with heart valve disease are often diagnosed later and experience poorer outcomes than men. We discuss aortic stenosis, the symptoms women should never ignore, the importance of early diagnosis, and the promise of the investigational DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve, a next-generation technology designed to more closely replicate the function of a healthy heart valve. David also explains why greater representation of women in clinical research is critical and shares practical advice on how women can become stronger advocates for their heart health.  

Then, we feature a special segment produced by Kimberly Wang, one of our Philadelphia Youth Network WorkReady students. Kimberly sits down with Pamela Rainey Lawler, founder of Philabundance, to discuss the organization's ongoing fight against hunger across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region. Their conversation explores how Philabundance is responding to changes affecting SNAP benefits, new initiatives to address food insecurity, and simple ways individuals can make a meaningful difference in their own communities. Whether you're interested in protecting your heart health or helping build a stronger, more food-secure community, this episode offers information and inspiration you won't want to miss. Resources – Anteris Technologies

• Website: https://anteristech.com
• DurAVR® Clinical Evidence: https://anteristech.com
• News & Investor Center: https://anteristech.com/news
• LinkedIn: Anteris Technologies
• X: @AnterisTech

Heart Health Resources

• American Heart Association – Go Red for Women: https://www.goredforwomen.org
• CDC – Heart Disease in Women: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/women.htm

Philabundance

• Website: https://www.philabundance.org
• Facebook: Philabundance
• Instagram: @philabundance
• X: @Philabundance
• LinkedIn: Philabundance

DurAVR® is an investigational device and is not approved for commercial sale. Discussion of the technology reflects ongoing clinical research and development.