Block by Block

June 10, 2026

This episode of Block by Block features stories from our community news reporters about a political activist's return to the US after being detained by the Israeli military while participating in the largest flotilla attempting to break through Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, what it takes for students to succeed when learning English as a second language, a Germantown group that brings gardeners together to share knowledge and seeds, a cafe and art gallery in Center City, and a group of elementary school students who took an environmental justice message to Philadelphia City Hall. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at http://wppm.phillycam.org/ [http://wppm.phillycam.org/]. Block by Block season 8 is produced by Amadee Braxton, Abby Cruz, Anaiah Davis, Ahmed Hassouna, Cheryl Jones, Charlie Kline, Koren Martin, Sophia Mattia, Milan Parker, Dounya Ramadan, and Tafari Robertson. Amadee Braxton and Koren Martin hosted this episode, and Anaiah Davis was board operator for the show. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

May 27, 2026

This episode of Block by Block features stories from our community news reporters about a group of Philadelphians working to bring back the spirit of the early web by hand-coding their own websites, the importance of diversity among archivists and research librarians, a new Yemeni-style coffee shop in West Philly, and a Northwest Philly non-profit that connects people with nature, for wellness and educational purposes. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at http://wppm.phillycam.org/ [http://wppm.phillycam.org/]. Block by Block season 8 is produced by Amadee Braxton, Abby Cruz, Anaiah Davis, Ahmed Hassouna, Cheryl Jones, Charlie Kline, Koren Martin, Sophia Mattia, Milan Parker, Dounya Ramadan, and Tafari Robertson. Abby Cruz and Sophia Mattia hosted this episode, and Charlie Kline was board operator for the show. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

May 17, 2026 (Around the Block)

Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with reports from our team of community journalists and live in-studio interviews.  This episode features reports from our community journalists about a mutual aid group providing free food to over 350 households in West Philly, a dinner party series that brings Philly creatives together, a new Yemeni-style coffee shop in West Philly, and a North Philly barber shop... on wheels. Milan Parker and P.O.C. hosted this episode, and K. Michelle Watson was our board operator. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

May 13, 2026

This episode features stories from our community news reporters about an exhibit featuring the work of Philly photographers and media artists whose work documents decades of community resistance against oppression, a long-time Philly educator who opened a tutoring center after closing a charter school, a local non-profit working to bring a bit of Hollywood to Philly, and a social club helping provides young adults with a chance to connect... through crafting. Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at http://wppm.phillycam.org/ [http://wppm.phillycam.org/]. Block by Block season 8 is produced by Amadee Braxton, Abby Cruz, Anaiah Davis, Ahmed Hassouna, Cheryl Jones, Charlie Kline, Koren Martin, Sophia Mattia, Milan Parker, Dounya Ramadan, and Tafari Robertson. Ahmed Hassouna and Tafari Robertson hosted this episode, and Koren Martin was board operator for the show. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.

April 29, 2026

This episode features stories from our community news reporters about candidates running for seats in Philly's Democratic City Committee in hopes of changing the system, a remembrance of a massive protest in Philly during the country’s bicentennial anniversary - 50 years ago, an artist whose work brings past and present together, and why an award-winning cheesemonger pushes a cheese cart from table to table at one Philly restaurant.  Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeoning local journalists. Tune in for new episodes every other week, Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM on WPPM 106.5 FM and online at http://wppm.phillycam.org/ [http://wppm.phillycam.org/]. Block by Block season 8 is produced by Amadee Braxton, Abby Cruz, Anaiah Davis, Ahmed Hassouna, Cheryl Jones, Charlie Kline, Koren Martin, Sophia Mattia, Milan Parker, Dounya Ramadan, and Tafari Robertson. Milan Parker and Anaiah Davis hosted this episode, and Dounya Ramadan was board operator for the show. Brad Linder is Radio News Managing Editor for WPPM. Peta Liu is Radio Operations Manager. And Allison Durham is WPPM’s Radio Program Manager.