Philly Rising: Difference Makers from KYW Newsradio
From KYW Newsradio, these are the stories that highlight our region's grit and grace - ordinary people of Greater Philadelphia becoming difference makers.
Peer2You gun violence intervention team has lived through the systemic inequity it aims to help young people navigate
1 min; October 01, 2023
The Elevation Project: Helping formerly incarcerated people find new pathways
1 min; August 19, 2023
Philly cyclist helping young girls tread transformative paths through the sport
2 mins; July 28, 2023
Formerly incarcerated man and the judge who sentenced him collaborate to help at-risk youth
2 mins; July 07, 2023
Legacy of Hope supporting cancer-affected families in Philadelphia-area
2 mins; June 30, 2023
How Amira Williams became the Delaware Valley’s ‘henna therapist’
2 mins; June 23, 2023
Philly Rising: Change Our Future's Sneaker Ball
2 mins; June 09, 2023
Philly Rising: Criticized, celebrated for extravagance, prom send-offs give kids an escape from trauma
2 mins; May 28, 2023
Philly Rising: Mothers in Charge
2 mins; May 12, 2023
Philly Rising : Bringing kids together through 'Work to Ride'
2 mins; April 22, 2023
Philly Rising: Advocating for Black birthing equity through ‘Barren Fruit’
2 mins; April 15, 2023
Philly Rising: Making and sharing sacred space for the fellowship of Ramadan
2 mins; April 08, 2023
Philly Rising: Da Smoothie Jawn - educating people one smoothie and conversation at a time
2 mins; April 01, 2023
Empowering girls of color to disrupt intergenerational poverty
2 mins; March 17, 2023
Philly Rising: Breaking Bread on Broad
2 mins; March 11, 2023
This Philly native is helping women get the tools they need to build their best lives
1 min; March 03, 2023
Philly native unwraps Toni Morrison’s creative process in new Princeton exhibit
2 mins; February 17, 2023
Philly Rising: The Cado Experience helps uplift Black business owners, artists
2 mins; February 12, 2023
Philly Rising: Felicia Harris-Williams of Gynger Tea House
2 mins; February 03, 2023
Philly Rising: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
2 mins; January 28, 2023
Philly Rising: Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey
2 mins; January 19, 2023
Philly Rising: ‘I just started cleaning up’ — SW Philly business owner beautifies more than just neighborhoods
2 mins; January 13, 2023
Anti-violence nonprofit honored at White House, doubles impact of annual holiday giveaway
2 mins; December 16, 2022
Philly Rising: The joy of giving with a humbled heart
2 mins; December 09, 2022
Philly Rising: Moms helping moms
2 mins; December 02, 2022
Philly Rising: David Evans picks up civic engagement slack with 'Local Politics First' Instagram
2 mins; November 18, 2022
8-year-old DJ brings his beats to the ballot box
1 min; November 11, 2022
8-year-old Leukemia survivor has a message for the Phillies: Never give up
1 min; November 04, 2022
Philly Rising: Souper Mom
2 mins; October 28, 2022
Philly Rising: Something Different
2 mins; October 21, 2022
Philly Rising: YEAH Philly
2 mins; October 14, 2022
Philly Rising: Perfectly Flawless Foundation
2 mins; October 07, 2022
Muslims Serve offers free meals to Philadelphia’s hungry, no questions asked
2 mins; September 30, 2022
Philly Rising: Latinx nonprofit Esperanza builds 'community of opportunity' with hope, promise
2 mins; September 23, 2022
Philly forensic science nonprofit opens doors for women, people of color
2 mins; September 16, 2022
Philly Rising: One man’s mission to feed people helped serve an entire community and beat back addiction
2 mins; September 09, 2022
Philly Rising: Philadelphia Family Pride builds community for LGBTQ+ parents and kids
1 min; July 01, 2022
Philly Rising: How Father’s Day Rally Committee advocates for and celebrates Black fatherhood in Philadelphia
2 mins; June 17, 2022
Philly Rising: Building a queer-friendly community of bird-watchers
1 min; June 11, 2022
Philly Rising: Mentor leaders produce mentor leaders
2 mins; June 03, 2022
Philly Rising: After 30 years, a nun retires — sort of — from the ministry she helped create
1 min; May 20, 2022
Tech nonprofit fosters a pipeline of STEM equity to careers in engineering
2 mins; April 29, 2022
Philly Rising: Delco judge helps Penn Wood High School group expand student mentorship
2 mins; April 25, 2022
Philly Rising: Wilmington woman fighting Black maternal mortality
2 mins; April 15, 2022
Philly Rising: Temple alum Adjoa B. Asamoah champions CROWN Act, racial equity
1 min; April 10, 2022
Philly Rising: Actor, activist Leo Abelo Perry is part of a 'Dozen,' but 1 of a kind
1 min; March 27, 2022
Philly Rising: 'Teacher Robi' empowers their students to be their authentic selves
1 min; March 18, 2022
Philly Rising: Carol Wong, empowering communities through education
2 mins; March 11, 2022
Philly Rising: Writer, activist Lorene Cary preserves history through storytelling
2 mins; March 04, 2022
Twin doctors from Strawberry Mansion mending the racial gaps in health care
1 min; February 28, 2022
Philly Rising: Linda Shockley preserving NJ Black history every day of the year
2 mins; February 18, 2022
Philly Rising: Southwest Philly native who is a trailblazer in comics
1 min; February 11, 2022
Philly Rising: 16-year-old from North Philly charts a path to stardom
1 min; February 06, 2022
Philly Rising: Testimony Project builds community through personal stories
1 min; February 01, 2022
Philly Rising: 21-year-old entrepreneur opens her own creative studio in Fishtown
2 mins; January 21, 2022
Philly Rising: North Philly nonprofit fosters young Black girls into leaders
1 min; January 14, 2022
Philly Rising: Positive rap, positive messages for Philly youth in anti-violence movement
1 min; January 09, 2022
Philly Rising: North Philly native brings holiday cheer to Hunting Park with 10th annual Christmas banquet
2 mins; December 17, 2021
Philly Rising: Award-winning Black filmmaker teaches teens hurt by gun violence to own their stories
2 mins; December 10, 2021
Philly Rising: Bringing a new flavor to 'The Nutcracker'
1 min; December 05, 2021
Free turkeys are nice, but everyday staples have more impact, says nonprofit leader
1 min; November 19, 2021
Philly Rising: Bucks County’s only domestic violence shelter sees increased demand
2 mins; November 05, 2021
Philly Rising: Community leader fostering new view on healing — and life
1 min; October 22, 2021
Philly Rising: Fighting stigma and finding light for families who experience infant death
2 mins; October 15, 2021
Philly Rising: Black-owned luxury art gallery in Germantown offers visitors the world
1 min; October 01, 2021
Philly Rising: Meeting Afghan crisis with halal relief, one step toward welcoming evacuees
1 min; September 10, 2021
Philly Rising: Police officers spend summer teaching kids in West Philly 'skills and drills'
2 mins; September 04, 2021
Philly Rising: 8-year-old gives people fighting addiction 200 reasons to smile
1 min; August 27, 2021
Philly Rising: Camp Excellence helps the whole kid by making healthy lifestyles fun
1 min; August 20, 2021
Philly Rising: Academy of Music's first Black head usher retires at age 66
1 min; August 06, 2021
Philly Rising: Charisse McGill is trailblazing the food and beverage industry with more than French toast bites
1 min; July 30, 2021
Philly Rising: A mother channels her grief to ensure son a legacy of giving, not violence
1 min; July 23, 2021
Philly Rising: Honoring a garden's ties to the past ensures Black generations of the future
1 min; July 09, 2021
North Philly woman fights poverty through financial literacy
1 min; July 02, 2021
Philly Rising: Urban Creators now recruiting 'peacemakers' to offer harm-reduction service
1 min; June 25, 2021
Philly Rising: Making mental health treatment more accessible, normal for Black men
1 min; June 18, 2021
Philly Rising: Eco-friendly beauty truck advocates for holistic hair care
1 min; June 11, 2021
Philly Rising: It takes more than a roof and 4 walls to fight LGBTQ youth homelessness
1 min; June 04, 2021
Philly Rising: Woman's message to community ravaged by gun violence: 'We are great people'
2 mins; May 28, 2021
Philly Rising: Black-owned popsicle company starts summer with free kicks, healthy treats
1 min; May 21, 2021
Philly Rising: This chemist rebounded from a lab spill with a plan for better women's PPE
1 min; May 14, 2021
Philly Rising: Gym owner knocks out city’s youth gun violence crisis through boxing
1 min; May 07, 2021
Philly Rising: 21-year-old turns pandemic furlough into thriving menswear business
1 min; April 23, 2021
Philly Rising: Rutgers law student bridging gaps for Latinx communities
1 min; April 16, 2021
Philly Rising: Nonprofit creates community oasis where young people can be safe
1 min; April 09, 2021
Philly Rising: Day care center meets needs of whole families
1 min; March 26, 2021
Philly Rising: Alexa makes gun violence activist Jamira Burley a household name
1 min; March 12, 2021
Philly Rising: Teaching young people how to 'recode' their lives with Hopeworks
1 min; March 05, 2021
Philly Rising: 'Concrete Cowgirl' on a mission to keep legacy of Black riders alive
1 min; February 26, 2021
Philly Rising: High school robotics team beats pandemic blues with international win
1 min; February 19, 2021
Philly Rising: 6-year-old author inspiring confidence in kids with self-love coloring books
1 min; February 12, 2021
Philly Rising: Blazing trails for Black and brown women in conservation science
1 min; February 05, 2021
Philly Rising: Vegan journey from the Holy Land to Pennsport brings comfort food in pandemic
1 min; January 29, 2021
Philly Rising: Delco woman turns 'Souper' Mom during pandemic
1 min; January 22, 2021
Philly Rising: Street band brings moments of joy to chaotic times
1 min; January 15, 2021
Philly Rising: Paris Fitness owner celebrates anniversary during pandemic
