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Loraine Ballard

@loraineballard

Award winning iHeartMEDIA Philly Dir. News & Community Affairs. Using media for positive change. Host of Insight & Whats Going On. Views are my own.

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linkhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/philadelphia-community-podcast-28438308/ calendar_today20-06-2008 14:32:42

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The Republican-led House just passed the SAVE Act — a bill critics say could make it harder for millions of Americans to vote including married women, people of color, young voters, and those with disabilities or in the military. brennancenter.org/our-work/analy…

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Relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe after the targeted arson attack on their home. It's alarming to see such violence fueled by hatred. We must confront and address the forces that lead to these acts. ​ nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man…

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Want a chance to own your own home? Check out #turnthekey open house 4-26 and find out how first time homebuyers can get up to 75k towards the down payment. phdcphila.org. tileyna gonzalez

Want a chance to own your own home?  Check out #turnthekey open house 4-26 and find out how first time homebuyers can get up to  75k towards the down payment.  phdcphila.org. <a href="/tileyna/">tileyna gonzalez</a>
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The @centerblacked is thrilled to host its #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy again at @PHLSchools and online. K–2nd grade scholars receive support & instruction to advance their reading skills. Learn more: thecenterblacked.org/families Power 99 105.3 WDAS

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At the 28th anniversary of the Gift of Life Donor Dash – honoring 50 years of saving lives!  The Donor Dash has been Philly’s event dedicated to the life-saving and transformative power of organ and tissue donation since 1996, led by #GiftifLife Gift of Life 105.3 WDAS Power 99

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Another beautiful #donordash sponsored by Gift of Life to raise awareness about the importance of #organdonation. Spoke to inspiring folks including Roxy Romeo 🇹🇹, the great #PhillyFreeway who is not only an organ recipient but his late son was an organ donor who saved four lives.

Another beautiful #donordash sponsored by <a href="/Donors1/">Gift of Life</a> to raise awareness about the importance of #organdonation.  Spoke to inspiring folks including <a href="/roxyromeo/">Roxy Romeo 🇹🇹</a>, the great #PhillyFreeway who is not only an organ recipient but his late son was an organ donor who saved four lives.
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Wrapped up my final Girl Scouts of Eastern PA Board Meeting with a full heart. 💚 Honored to receive the 2025 GSEP Governance Award alongside Anne Baum. I'm proud of all we’ve built. Girl Scout for life. 💫 #GirlScouts #Leadership #gsep

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Teachers are my heroes. #teachersmatter 60 Philly teachers receive Lindback Award for excellence in the classroom phillytrib.com/news/local_new… via @phillytrib

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At the 5th Annual Overbrook Night Market 63rd and Lancaster now until 10. Tons of food trucks. Music and family fun sponsored by Rep. Morgan Cephas and Overbrook West Neighbors. It’s raining and we don’t care!

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🕊️ We mourn the passing of Anita T. Connor, founder of Praise Is the Cure—a powerful voice for breast cancer awareness in the Black community. A survivor, advocate, and mother, Anita now joins her daughter Kerri Connor Matchett, whose fight inspired a movement of hope and healing

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Mr. Burns helped me survive 8th grade algebra—and showed me how much representation matters in the classroom. Excited to report on a powerful conference supporting Black men in education, hosted by Center for Black Educator Development. #RepresentationMatters cbed.regfox.com/2025-black-men…

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🎀 Mammograms save lives! If you have dense breast tissue, ask for an ultrasound mammogram—it can help find what a regular mammogram might miss. 💗 #GetChecked

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📚🎒 Power 99 Mikey Dredd emceed a Bookbag & School Supply Giveaway with the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation & Carpenters Local 158 at Liguori Academy! ✨ Some bags had laptops or PS5s inside! 💚 Saquon Barkley sent a special greeting from Eagles practice.