Dozens of pedestrians have been hit over the past several years at the intersection of Roosevelt Blvd and Somerdale Avenue. On August 18th, the family of Markaylah Jackson, a 17-year-old girl killed at that busy intersection by a hit and run driver in 2016 is hoping to raise awareness about the danger. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke to Ophena Walker and Martia Walker founders of LIVE for Kay about the Rossevelt Blvd. Memorial Walk. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A recent dust up over the destruction of a beloved mural in South Philadelphia put the spot light on a growing issue-- how do you preserve public art that stands in the way of development? KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg spoke with Jane Golden, executive director of Mural Arts of Philadelphia See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent renewed effort to fix Philadelphia's toxic schools. The Newsmaker of the week is Philadelphia Controller Rebecca Rhynhart.  Rhynhart discusses her recent reports, those to come and how's she's handling the political fallout. The Changemaker of the week is Youth HEALers Stand Up. YHSU is an initiative with People's Emergency Center that works to empower youth age 13-14 who experience homelessness or who are in foster care. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others platforms you use to get your podcasts by searching "Flashpoint KYW."   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Diner en Blanc Philadelphia will take over a secret location in city this week for a dinner party attended by thousands. As KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg explains- some of the monies made will go to a good cause. She speaks with DEBPHL Co-Host Natanya DiBona for this Flashpoint Extra.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of gentrification on Philadelphia neighborhoods. Newsmakers of the week are Pratyusha Yalamanchi and Elston He, founders of the Shift Fund. They recently made headlines in Philadelphia when they used their wedding registry to raise money to help underserved pay small fees that make a big impact. The Changemaker of the week is Diverse Force LLC. Founded by serial entreprenuer Suliaman Rahman. His group recruits diverse leaders to attend non-profit board training at the University of Pennsylvania and then matches them with organizations. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of Trump Administration policies on the Philadelphia region. The Newsmaker of the week is Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner. Cherri Gregg talks to Krasner about his successes, challenges, challengers and progress made. Last Gregg talks about the North Broad Renaissance and Philly Free Streets. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A newly released book chronicling the story of one of the last remaining survivors of the Atlantic Slave trade will be the topice of a discussion in Philadelphia next week. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg interviews Deborah Plant, editor of the never before published manuscript by Zora Neale Hurston. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jason's Letter, a film about the shooting of unarmed black men will be screened in North Philadelphia. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sits down with Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner who was choked to death by police, as well as actress Claudia Jordan who appears in the film. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about aggressive driving turned deadly. Newsmaker of the week is Terrance Harrell. He collates news stories and information about the violent homicides throughout Philadelphia to share it with the public. But part of his effort- is to illustrate to city residents the true impact of violent acts. The Changemaker of the week is Pennsylvania Care Associates, a non-profit that provides healthcare services to urban communities in the region. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio . See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A Philadelphia born actress turned writer is hoping to increase diversity on the big and small screens.Flashpoint host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg explains- Erika Alexander hosting an event in Rittenhouse Square tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg interviews Boots Riley writer & director of the new movie "Sorry to Bother You". See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about those experiencing the backlash from the opioid epidemic- the hundreds of thousands living with debilitating chronic pain. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A Philadelphia substitute teacher turned activist is putting his education skills to the test with innovative videos designed to stop violence and drug use among youth. Flashpoint Host & KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sat down with Brandon Chastang aka B.McFly_ on IG. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the rising tension between the Trump administration, its supporters and the rest of America. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about networking across gender lines in the age of #MeToo. This week actor Terry Crews gave emotional testimony about a business networking experience in Hollywood that turned into a sexual assault. Cherri also had a recent experience that raised questions on how men and women can better interact to avoid sexual tension. Jennifer Robinson, CEO of Purposeful Networking, Peggy McCausland an employement lawyer and president of the Forum of Executive Women Greater Philadelphia region and Dr. George James a marriage and family therapist weigh in providing advice and insight on how to set boundaries, avoid lawsuits and keep away from trouble at home. Our newsmaker of the week is State Rep. Jordan Harris, one of the lead sponsors of the "Clean Slate" bill signed into law this week by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The bill will allow hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians with criminal pasts to get certain records automatically sealed from employers after 10 years. The legislation is the first of its kind. Harris discusses the bi-partisan effort, it's roll out and what's up next in Harrisburg when it comes to criminal justice reform. Our changemaker of the week is known as the "Hug Guy." David Hale Syvester is a big man, with a bigger heart. He's spent the past 17 years traveling the world giving hugs and high fives to strangers. At a time with division is at an all time high and civility is at an all time low, Sylvester's documentary, book and message of humanity and love is sorely needed. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. Subscribe to the Flashpoint podcast on iTunes, via the Radio.com app or other podcast platforms. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact that the gender revolution is having on fatherhood. Images of dads in media is showing men are more comfortable being caretakers for their children and are picking up more of the duties at home. Joe Alvayero- a couples counselor, Dr. Pilar Gonalons, a Sociology professor at University of Pennsylvania and Craig Manning a father who put his education on the backburner to follow his military wife as she was deployed around the world- all weigh in on this topic. The Newsmaker of the week is a Dr. Jay Cherney, a psychologist and director of DadLab, an innovative program at Abington Hospital that made headlines for teaching new fathers how to deal with sleep deprivation. Finally, the changemaker of the week is Daddy University, Inc.. Cherri sits down with founder and CEO, Joel Austin. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, via the Radio.com app or other podcast platforms by searching "Flashpoint KYW." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. Subscribe to the Flashpoint podcast on iTunes, via the Radio.com app or other podcast platforms. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons has completed its investigation into claims that it inhumanely detained a transgender woman who was arrested during last week's pride parade. KYW Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions in this exclusive interview with Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Debbie Sims Africa became the first member of the MOVE Nine to be paroled. She was released over the weekend after nearly 40 years behind bars for the 1978 shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer. KYW Community Affairs Reporter and Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg spoke to Debbie Africa and her son Michael Africa, Jr. via phone a day before they addressed the public. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact that the gender revolution is having on fatherhood. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Uber is changing course after it barred a number of Pennsylvania drivers with old-drug convictions from using its ride-sharing app. In this Flashpoint Podcast extra, KYW Newsradio's Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sat down with Thomas Daniels, a fired Uber who came forward to pressure the company to reverse its decision. Daniels received clemency from President Barack Obama in 2015. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the City of Philadelphia's recent effort to take back two tunnels in the Kensington section where homeless opiid users were camped out. Dozens set up tents and were using drugs and living in squalor in four tunnels adjacent to a residential neighborhood. The city set up a pilot program designed to take back two of the tunnels- one along Tulip Street, the other along Kensington Avenue. The deadline for the move out was this week. Cherri Gregg sits down with Liz Hersh, Director of the City's Office of Homeless Services, Charito Morales, an outreach worker advocating for the homeless residents of the encampment and Amanda Fury a resident and member of the Somerset Neighbors fpr Better Living to discss the execution of the city's plan, the immediate aftermath and next steps. The Newsmaker of the week is a growing initiative called, "When Black Men Pray." The effort is the brain child of Nathaniel Rogers, a nightclub promoter and business owner. He joined forced with Jonathan Josey, a long time police officer and playwright on an effort to bring Black men together for prayer and support. Cherri sits down with the two men and talk about the need in the community, why it's become so popular and the vision they are working toward. Finally, at Cherri speaks with Robert Rosa of New Leash on Life. He tells his personal story of redemption, but also discusses the non-profits effort to save the lives of dogs once slated for euthanasia, by providing incarcerated men a second chance via job and life skills. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. Subscribe to the Flashpoint podcast on iTunes, via the Radio.com app or other podcast platforms. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about overuse of the 911 service. In recent weeks, stories of White people calling the police on Black people engaging in routine activities like napping, shopping, moving in, barbequing or waiting in a Starbucks has raised eyebrows and questions about race-based mircroaggressions in American society. La Salle University Professor Charles Gallagher, lawyer and York NAACP President Sandra Thompson and Philadelphia activist Patrick Duff dig into the theories and actions behind the act of using police as a tool to "protect White spaces." Also, Paymon Rouhanifard was an outsider appointed by then Republican Governor Chris Christie to fix the struggling Camden Public Schools. He came in five years ago to much controversy because of the takeover, but few can deny there has been progress. Last month, Rouhanifard announced he'd be stepping down at the end of the year. But why? Cherri asks Rouhanidard about his legacy and motivation for leaving. Finally, Jose Benitez, executive director of Prevention Point, discusses the change of tide in support when it comes to using harm reduction to deal with addiction. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about modern day motherhood. Recent video of Duchess Kate Middleton wearing heels, stockings and a dress while holding her newborn hours after giving birth caused reaction from mothers around the world. Is there pressure on moms to do it all and look great while making it happen? Temple Professors Judith Levine, stay at home mom and Mom's Club past president Amanda Parashir and working mom and newsmaker Myia Hurst weigh in on the phenomenom of modern day momming. Also, Fatima and Nassir Faruq made headlines when the mother son duo attend prom together. Why he asked- why she said yes and the reaction they received. Finally, Susan Rose, founder of Mothers Matter, discusses why she founded the South Jersey-based non-profit and explains how the work they do helps mothers dealing with tough times. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's eviction crisis. A recent report revealed at 1 in 14 renters received an eviction notice in Philadelphia in 2016 where nearly half the city's residents rent. Barrett Marshall, Housing Law Staff Attorney at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Algernon Allen, a licensed realtor, developer and landlord with properties in West Philadelphia and Fatoumata Gamble, a tenant at Admiral Court who was given three weeks to vacate her apartment. Also, Mary Beth Appel, a nurse practitioner at the Catholic Worker Free Clinic in Kensington talks about her mission to remember those lost to addictions. Finally, Miles Wilson, President and CEO of Educationworks discusses the non-profit's on going effort to teach underserved kids the skills the pay the bills. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.