WHYY News hosts civic dialogues multiple times a month. On the second Tuesday of each month, Bridging Blocks sessions are held at the Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the fourth-floor Skyline Room. On other Tuesdays, sessions are held at one or two regional libraries. For more details, check out WHYY’s events page.

Dialogues are held several times a month at different locations, including Free Libraries on Tuesday evenings and schools or senior centers on other days.

Sessions typically last 1-2 hours, depending on location and community needs. They are discussion-based, guided by a moderator with prepared questions, and include a media piece from a trusted source.

WHYY News’ Community & Engagement team selects topics three months in advance to ensure they are timely and relevant. If you have a topic suggestion, please reach out to us.

Past topics have included immigration, public transportation, gentrification, homelessness, public education, reproductive rights, small business, ageism, voting, social media and more.

Yes, one of Bridging Blocks’ moderators is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.

Sessions are usually attended by around 10 to 40 people, with an average of about 25.

WHYY News’ Community & Engagement team would be happy to discuss a potential collaboration. We host sessions at libraries, schools, senior centers and more. Contact us for more information.

These documents provide a one-stop collection of helpful resources related to the session’s topic, including articles, programs, and opportunities.

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