The Lingering Trauma of MOVE

Thirty-four years ago today, Philadelphia became the only city in American history to bomb itself. Have we recovered?

By Larry Platt
Reality Check

Let the Teens Vote

In some towns, Americans as young as 16 can vote. WURD’s afternoon host asks: Why not here?

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Let’s Bail out CCP

In the wake of last week’s union agreement, WURD’s afternoon host offers a fix to our community college’s financial woes. Hint: Look at area higher ed’s endowments

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Why Weed?

As Lt. Governor John Fetterman continues his statewide marijuana tour, WURD’s afternoon host contends there are more pressing issues to consider

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Is this a Philly Jim Crow moment?

After Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s report showing that properties in poor areas are the most unfairly taxed in the city, WURD’s afternoon host calls for a political reckoning

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

How “Good Cause” Fails Renters

WURD’s afternoon host on why City Council members should not be celebrating their tepid attempt to reform tenant protections in Philly

By Charles D. Ellison
The Citizen Recommends

WURD Empowerment Expo

The local black radio station celebrates the season with a day of physical, mental, financial and spiritual health

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen Recommends

Blackademia

WURD hosts the top black academics from four area universities for a conversation about their impact and responsibility to the city around them

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Reality Check

Brainstorming Better Turnout

This month’s primary saw an even lower number of voters than the lows of late. WURD’s afternoon host offers ways to fix our broken democracy

By Charles D. Ellison
Guest Commentary

We Are Black Women, Hear Us Roar

WURD’s CEO reflects on the privilege and responsibility of running a female-led, Black-owned radio station in America

By Sara Lomax-Reese