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You Oughta Know

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The Philadelphia Area Songwriting Alliance
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Finding Community in Songwriting

The Philadelphia Area Songwriting Alliance continues to creatively challenge artists throughout the pandemic.

Air Date: March 19, 2021

You Oughta Know: Honoring Women's History Month
You Oughta Know

Honoring Women’s History Month

Highlighting past and present women disrupting male-dominated fields and supporting their communities.

Air Date: March 12, 2021

Painting from the Souls Shot Portrait Project
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Art Survives Death: Portrait Project Memorializes Victims of Gun Violence

As gun violence continues to surge in Philadelphia, the Souls Shot Portrait Project memorializes victims of gun violence and bring attention to the crisis.

Air Date: March 5, 2021

You Oughta Know Celebrating Black History
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Celebrating Black History

From archaeologists to family historians, these community members are honoring the legacy of local Black leaders.

Air Date: February 26, 2021

Local nonprofit No More Secrets delivers menstrual hygiene products to people in need on You Oughta Know
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No More Secrets: Local Nonprofit Battles Period Poverty

No More Secrets continues to tackle period poverty despite stigma and limited resources.

Air Date: February 19, 2021

Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery 2019 explosion
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A Greener Future: Drexel’s ‘Lindy Institute’ Reimagines Public Space

What's the plan for the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery?

Air Date: February 12, 2021

Girls Auto Clinic owner Patrice Banks in You Oughta Know
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Shifting Gears: Local Auto Clinic Empowers Women

Patrice Banks was tired of feeling helpless about fixing her car. She took matters into her own hands.

Air Date: February 5, 2021

University of Delaware's Knitting & Crochet Club stitches hearts for COVID-19 patients and their families
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Loops for Love: Student Group Stitches for COVID Patients

On this episode of You Oughta Know, meet the University of Delaware's Knitting and Crochet Club, who have been stitching matching hearts for COVID patients and their families.

Air Date: January 29, 2021

A young black girl and boy studying and doing homework with masks on
You Oughta Know

Going the Distance: Learning Pods Support Students & Caregivers

A Delaware educational equity program supports students in a healthy learning environment.

Air Date: January 22, 2021

Rick Steves
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The Traveler’s Mindset: Rick Steves Stays Home

TV host Rick Steves lives out of his suitcase about four months of the year. Now, he brings his "traveler's mindset" to home activities.

Air Date: December 17, 2020

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A Scrap of Hope: Recycled Fabrics Become “Ugly Quilts” for Homeless

"Ugly Quilts" transforms unused fabric into cozy sleeping bags for guests at Delaware's Friendship House.

Air Date: December 11, 2020

Food trays at Cathedral Kitchen
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The Meals on the Bus: Organizations Battle Food Insecurity

From culinary training programs to delivered student lunches, these organizations are helping in the fight against food insecurity.

Air Date: November 5, 2020

People biking on a trail in the woods
You Oughta Know

Cruising into Fall

From road cycling to mountain biking, these fall biking groups will get you back in the saddle.

Air Date: October 29, 2020

A living room in the The Andalusia Historic House
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Escape the City: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum

Once a summer retreat from the yellow fever epidemic, the Andalusia Historic Home remains a hidden gem outside Philadelphia.

Air Date: October 22, 2020

I Love Thy Hood branded trash can on a sidewalk
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From Filth to ILTH: ‘I Love Thy Hood’ Provides Community Trash Cans

A Germantown resident was fed up with litter. He took matters into his own hands. Now you can, too.

Air Date: October 15, 2020

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