Bridging Blocks

Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.

About a dozen attendees discussed their experiences with immigration at Northeast Regional Library this week.

In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.

In the second of three conversations, participants of WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks asked for reliable transit and funding for the region’s public transportation.

Changing the portrayal of Kensington, some residents say, starts with amplifying the positive work being done to uplift communities — "something we can all be proud of.”

The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.

About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.

Context and understanding was at the heart of Bridging Blocks’ latest talk, which addressed border policy and immigration during an election year.

Despite diverging viewpoints, attendees agreed that stronger support systems are needed for children and families.

The events are open to the public and free to attend, but registration is required. A panel will feature journalists implementing civic dialogue and community building.

WHYY News hosted a conversation at the Chestnut Hill Library in Philadelphia to discuss the ruling in Alabama and the June 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The significance of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition was the focal point of a WHYY News and Free Library of Philadelphia community discussion.

WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia held a Bridging Blocks discussion Thursday on the Mummers, and how they want to shape the tradition for future generations.

The nearly two-hour conversation centered on youth homelessness — a growing problem in the region, according to recent city data.

The discussions have tackled everything from voter turnout and preservation to ATVs and motorbikes.