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SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast

SVCF Community Foundation | Helping Philanthropic Organizations and Donors

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Listen to SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast episodes free, on demand. As the largest community foundation in the world, SVCF engages donors and corporations from Silicon Valley, across the country and around the globe to make our region and world better for all. With our podcast series, we explore trends in the world of philanthropy, social impact initiatives in Silicon Valley and beyond, and how SVCF promotes innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. Tune in, subscribe, and fo ...
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Rebel Women

Esther Freeman

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Welcome to Rebel Women, a podcast about the history of troublemakers in East London. This corner of Britain's capital has seen multiple waves of migration, poverty and persecution. Sometimes feared, always looked down upon, the residents have struggled. But out of these struggles rose up some of history's greatest radicals leaders - leaders of movements that have changed both the local landscape, and wider society too. Many of them were women. And most you will have never heard about, despit ...
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The department's Office for Civil Rights announced Friday that Drexel University is changing how it responds to student complaints. In part, that means the school is reviewing how it has responded to reports over the last two years. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)Par Audacy
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Tullytown Fire Marshall David Pearl says there was no active fire at the house on Stream Lane near Levittown Parkway Friday, only evidence of an explosion. The impact did not spread outside of the house. KYW’s Sunny Morgan has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)Par Audacy
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She could make or break political careers, and became a steady, trusted presence on the air. For aspiring Black broadcasters, particularly women, she was considered a pioneer. Recently, the Philadelphia radio community lost one of its legends, Mary Mason. She was 94 years old. KYW Newsradio’s Andre Bennett puts her significance in perspective. List…
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Since 2023, the Colored Girls Museum has been struggling with the city’s zoning board because the museum is inside the founder’s home, a twin house in Germantown. Earlier this year, they received a variance that allows the museum to operate in the twin house, but doesn’t allow the owner to continue living there. KYW Newsradio’s Shara Dae Howard tel…
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Camden officials say dumping is a big problem for the city. They even see people from out of town bringing trucks full of junk and dumping it in off-the-beaten-path areas. But they’re trying to stop that with new cameras and a cash incentive for people to report illegal dumping. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti explains the city’s plan. Listen to The W…
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Media’s Cindy Gilbert-Bevilacqua was one of the most accomplished archers of her era, earning spots on the U.S. National Team in 1983 and 1984. After retiring from competition, the Penncrest High School product became a coach, and has continued to leave her mark on the sport. Bevilacqua was selected to serve as Team Leader for the U.S. archery team…
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The judiciary remains the most trusted branch in American government, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center. The research also showed, however, that public faith in the Supreme Court has declined sharply over the past two decades. On the heels of President Biden calling for SCOTUS reform, KYW News…
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One bicyclist and two pedestrians were hit by cars in separate incidents, all on July 17 in Philadelphia. Two of them died, including a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor, Barbara Friedes, who was on her bike when she was hit by a drunk driver. These tragedies sparked a renewed push to improve street safety, particularly around bike lanes. …
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Barbara Trucksess, 75, of Delaware County, is KYW Newsradio’s Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week. Her love of the Phillies is well documented. The Del Unser home run that landed his bat in the Hall of Fame happened on her 30th birthday. And her baseball card collection is taller than she is and wider than her outstretched arms. 📸: Courtesy of Barb…
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The parents of the Chester County eight-year-old who died of an overdose of fentanyl and cocaine are ordered to stand trial on murder and manslaughter charges. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports from Coatesville. 📸: Getty ImagesPar Audacy
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The price that retailers pay for groceries has been falling for the past few years. So, why does your grocery bill keep going up? That's what regulators hope to find out. The Federal Trade Commission and its new Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing will ask major chains like Walmart, Costco and Target for data on common products. How much do …
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Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Ten years later, the viral campaign is fundraising again. Dozens of people, including Massachusetts' governor and several sports stars, dumped cold water on themselves at Fenway Park yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The event is part of an effort to renew interest in the …
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A man was shot and killed in his Jeep in North Philadelphia early Friday morning. It happened around 4 a.m. near Second and West Cambria streets in the Fairhill neighborhood. Police said someone fired into the man’s SUV at least 10 times. Chief Inspector Scott Small said responding officers found him around the corner. “We believe the shooting took…
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The Air Force says a deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off the coast of Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear. And, it says, the pilot decided to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land. A new report says a toothed piece called a pinion gear — a critical part of the gearbox — was to blame. But, the Air For…
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Paris Olympics recap and upcoming events: A swimmer from Slovakia collapsed after finishing her qualifying heat in the 200-meter individual medley Friday morning. Her press team says she had an asthma attack. She received oxygen and will be monitored by doctors. The Team USA soccer team -- including Medford native Paxton Aaronson, the Philadelphia …
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A New York appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump's bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case. The five-judge panel rejected Trump's argument that his May conviction "constitutes a change in circumstances that warrants lifting the restrictions." The appellate court ruled the trial judge, Juan Merchan, was correct and ex…
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It's World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is an illness that claims the lives of nearly 400 Americans every day. More than 60% of people don't know they can be screened for lung cancer, according to a new survey. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Celine Gounder says it's important to point out that it's not just smokers who need to be screened. She sa…
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Police in Gloucester Township are looking for two people caught on video leaving the scene of a fire. The fire, which officials are now calling "suspicious," happened Tuesday night at the Millbridge Gardens Apartments. Police say the persons of interest were seen on camera leaving the area of the fire, on Midway Drive by Conestoga Road. The video s…
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A Bucks County judge finds the man accused of killing and beheading his father then posting a lengthy video on YouTube calling his militia to arms is mentally competent to stand trial. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo Credit: Bucks County District Attorney)Par Audacy
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More than eight months after first announcing plans to merge, Jefferson Health and the Lehigh Valley Health Network are forming a combined network employing more than 65,000 people in southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey. KYW Newsradio's Matt Coughlin has more. (Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)…
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Speeders and red-light runners, beware. Philadelphia police are launching another special enforcement effort along two busy stretches in the Southwest and Northeast parts of the city, to try to make the streets safer. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. 📸: Getty ImagesPar Audacy
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July was quite a month in the political world, making the 2024 presidential election cycle quite the roller coaster ride, with the election still months away. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert takes a look at where the race stands now. (Photo Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images [left], Spencer Platt/Getty Images [right])…
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This weekend, tour Fisherman’s Wharf to learn more about Cape May’s commercial fishing port and where your seafood dinner comes from. Then, don’t miss the Black Eyed Peas in Atlantic City, a silent piano concert on the beach, and The Beach Boys in Ocean City. KYW Newsradio's Nina Baratti has more for this Shore Thing.…
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A patient at Temple University Hospital’s Episcopal Campus in West Kensington attacked several hospital workers with a needle, according to police. Authorities said a 39-year-old man was brought to the emergency room, located at Front Street and Lehigh Avenue, around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday for symptoms of an overdose. Police said he was displaying …
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Capitol Hill correspondent Scott McFarlane discusses the ongoing Congressional probe into the attempted assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Also, a scramble is underway to avoid a September government shutdown. 📸: Kent Nishimura/Getty ImagesPar Audacy
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