Voice: Charles D. Ellison
Context, Anyone?
As controversial memorials come down nationwide—including, potentially, Rizzo—WURD’s afternoon hosts wonders how much those doing the debating actually know
By Charles D. EllisonWho decides what buildings to preserve?
WURD’s afternoon host wonders why there are so few black and brown people on the city’s new Historic Preservation Task Force
By Charles D. EllisonTHE SHADY SHADOW (INTERIM) DA ELECTION
In the wake of a new temporary DA being named, a WURD host calls out the undemocratic process of choosing Kelley Hodge
By Charles D. EllisonRouse the (Hot) Masses
WURD’s afternoon host urges the city and its residents—especially minorities most affected by pollution—to start a real fight against climate change
By Charles D. EllisonWhat’s Toomey Thinking?
Pennsylvania gets hit hard by the Senate GOP health care bill. So why, WURD’s afternoon host asks, is our U.S. Senator so gung-ho about it?
By Charles D. EllisonWelcome To Sin Tax City
WURD’s afternoon host says state legislation to expand gaming and privatize liquor sales would harm Phliadelphia—but help lawmakers' pocketbooks
By Charles D. EllisonAre Police Shootings The Only Violence Worth Protesting?
WURD's afternoon host wonders where the activists are to stand up to rising neighborhood violence
By Charles D. EllisonSO NOW PHILLY HAS A VIOLENCE PROBLEM?
A WURD host notes the way media and politicians worry over violence—except when it’s in poor neighborhoods
By Charles D. EllisonPhilly Likes to Punish Its Black Kids
Black elementary school students are 2.65 times more likely to be suspended than their white peers. A WURD host asks if that’s any way to discipline our kids
By Charles D. EllisonUNEXPECTED DRAMA IN THE PHILLY DA RACE?
A WURD host also wonders: What’s with the $50 million wasted on new Philly PD headquarters?
By Charles D. Ellison