Cherri Gregg
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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No longer a victim: How one survivor dealt with Philadelphia’s gun violence
Oronde McClain, who was shot in the head at age 10 in Philadelphia, shares his story with WHYY host Cherri Gregg. → Read More
10-Year-Old Sends Art Kits to Kids Across Country as a Form of Therapy
On Chelsea Phaire’s 10th birthday last August, she launched her own charity, called Chelsea’s Charity. With the help of her family in Connecticut, she packs up kits of art supplies and sends them to kids across the country. → Read More
Stylist Flips Wigs to Survive COVID-19 as She Waits to Reopen Her Salon
The COVID-19 crisis has struck hair salons and barbershops. A stylist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, flips wigs to survive the crisis as she waits to reopen her salon. → Read More
Gamechangers: South Jersey Entrepreneur Using Early Success To Inspire Others
Quandell Iglesia runs three successful businesses and he’s just 20 years old. → Read More
Gamechangers: West Philadelphia Man Teaching Children How To Win At Life Through Chess
Mikyeil El-Mekki describes himself as a super-nerd, but the West Philadelphia man is empowering youth through chess. → Read More
Gamechangers: West Philadelphia Business Owner Transforms Drug Corner Into Community Hub
Arnett Woodall is the owner of West Philly Produce, located on 62nd Street near Ludlow Street. → Read More
Gamechangers: Philadelphia Woman With Passion To Help Others Working To Stop Human Trafficking
Sakinah Love is the founder of Redeemed for a Cause Outreach. → Read More
Now in its 8th year, Giving Tuesday continues to grow
It's Giving Tuesday, and the charitable effort is in its eighth year and is growing. Read more here. → Read More
Philadelphia Hat Designer Turning Heads Of Rich And Famous
The designers at American Hats LLC produce more than 100 unique headpieces every week. → Read More
‘I’ve Truly Been Blessed’: Renowned Philadelphia Neo-Soul Musician Heading Back To Stage Following Health Scare
The renowned musician, known as Mr. Trombone, says it won't be your ordinary musical performance. → Read More
Some Philly landlords refuse to rent to tenants based on their income — and it's illegal
The Public Interest Law Center has filed complaints against a number of Philadelphia landlords who they say are discriminating against potential tenants based on their source of income, which is against city law. → Read More
Little League World Series Star Mo’ne Davis Preparing To Start College At Hampton University This Fall
It’s been five years since then 13-year-old Mo'ne wowed the world as the first girl to play in the Little League World Series. → Read More
North Philly Residents Protest Temple’s Proposed 35,000-Seat Stadium
If the proposal is approved, elder and disabled community residents who occupy more than 1,000 apartments would find themselves living within the impact zone of the stadium. → Read More
Temple’s Proposed Football Stadium Appears Doomed Without City Council Support
Without council support, the plan to build the $125 million North Broad Street facility is essentially stalled. → Read More
City Stops Foster Care Intakes After Reported LGBT Discrimination
The city stopped two-faith based agencies from placing children in foster homes after reports revealed the groups discriminate against LGBT people. → Read More
Support Grows For Undocumented Family Taking Refuge In North Philadelphia Church
Hernandez, through an interpreter, says she thankful her growing list of supporters. → Read More
New Mural Unveiled Honoring 19th Century Civil Rights Leader
Mural Arts Philadelphia unveiled a new mural on Thursday in South Philadelphia honoring 19th century civil rights leader Octavius V. Catto. → Read More
Krasner: Philly DA's Office Won't Prosecute Those Using Safe Injection Sites
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner laid out his strategy for dealing with safe injection sites during a meeting with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists → Read More
Philadelphia Eagle Helps Ex-Juvenile Lifer Celebrate His Birthday At Super Bowl LII
Kempis Songster says he's grateful and says this the "best birthday experience ever." → Read More
Former PHA Police Chief Puts Eagles Pride On Display In ‘Enemy Territory’
The former Philadelphia Housing Authority police chief is now guarding the enemy, so to speak. The diehard Eagles fan has a new job in the heart of Patriots Nation. → Read More