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.
Philly Rising: Rebuilding the Block
1 min; October 23, 2020
Philly Rising: The Big Cleanup
1 min; October 16, 2020
Philly Rising: Game on
1 min; October 09, 2020
Philly Rising: 2 teens work to change ‘culture of voting’ — even though they’re too young to vote
1 min; October 02, 2020
Philly Rising: Using creative expression to heal trauma
1 min; September 11, 2020
Philly Rising: At laundromats, nonprofit connects single moms to resources
1 min; September 04, 2020
Philly Rising: Beyond the Curriculum
1 min; August 21, 2020
Philly Rising: 'Ya fav trashman' uses Instagram to show the ins and outs of the job
1 min; August 14, 2020
Philly Rising: 'Fab Five’ popularity boosts North Philadelphia man's heroism
1 min; August 07, 2020
Philly Rising: To raise money for organizations fighting inequality, artist creates pet portraits
1 min; July 17, 2020
Philly Rising: Baking for Social Change
1 min; July 10, 2020
Philly Rising: Amid COVID-19 restrictions, miniature therapy horse still able to spread joy
1 min; July 03, 2020
Philly Rising: To honor pandemic health care workers, there's power in flowers
1 min; June 26, 2020
Philly Rising: How one man went from managing a hotel to selling homemade desserts during pandemic
1 min; June 19, 2020
Philly Rising: 2 Black businesswomen show Black Lives Matter is more than a moment
1 min; June 12, 2020
Philly Rising: In West Philadelphia, businesses spared from riot damage give free meals to community
1 min; June 05, 2020
Philly Rising: With virtual reality and a sandbox, senior care center brings the beach to one resident
1 min; May 29, 2020
Philly Rising: For students missing prom, Philly teacher offers free ‘pull up prom’ photo sessions
1 min; May 22, 2020
Philly Rising: Kensington pharmacist offers helping hand with free delivery of medications
1 min; May 15, 2020
Philly Rising: By word of mouth, Northeast Philly store owner finds job for his non-essential employees
1 min; May 08, 2020
Philly Rising: Syreeta Scott keeps salon workers paid, while waiting for relief
1 min; May 01, 2020
Philly Rising: Delco woman spearheads Facebook group to raise money to feed essential workers
1 min; April 24, 2020
Philly Rising: How one catering business went from almost closing down to preparing meals for essential workers, families
1 min; April 17, 2020
Philly Rising: Gregory Cooke
1 min; February 28, 2020
Philly Rising: Danni Lewis
1 min; February 14, 2020
Philly Rising: 'Geography Lady' teaches kids about the world
1 min; January 31, 2020
Philly Rising: Temple student living with disability defies stereotypes and limitations
1 min; January 24, 2020
Philly Rising: Building sisterhoods and strengthening communities with Shanon Skipworth
1 min; January 17, 2020
Philly Rising: From archaeologist to fitness studio owner, a look at Noel Davis' journey
1 min; January 10, 2020
Philly Rising: Local sustainable clothing line puts compassion into fashion
1 min; December 13, 2019
Philly Rising: Beyond the Bars uses music to break cycles of violence and incarceration
1 min; December 10, 2019
Philly Rising: Insta-famous shelter cat shines light on more who need homes
1 min; November 22, 2019
Philly Rising: Documenting the power of community in "Expanding Sanctuary"
1 min; November 14, 2019
Philly Rising: 'A Cape for Candy'
1 min; November 07, 2019
Philly Rising: Belmont Voices concert brings the showstopper out of students
1 min; October 31, 2019
Philly Rising: With paint, brushes, and a ladder, Morris Jones finds way to give back to community
