What's Going On: Compassion Cafe, Elevate 215, Africatown Diaspora Fest, FCC & 6ABC

On this episode of What's Going On, we explore two inspiring stories about creating opportunities, building community, and empowering people to thrive.First, we travel to the Jersey Shore to learn about Compassion Cafe, a unique nonprofit coffee shop that is changing lives through meaningful employment. Sue Sharkey, Co-Founder and Trustee of Compassion Cafe, joins us to discuss the organization's mission of providing paid employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now celebrating its sixth season, Compassion Cafe has become a beloved destination at the Sea Shell Resort in Beach Haven, New Jersey, where employees not only serve coffee and light fare but also share their talents through music, poetry, art, and personal connections that leave a lasting impact on visitors. We'll talk about the power of inclusion, dignity in the workplace, and how community support continues to fuel the cafe's success.📍 Compassion CafeOceanfront at The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club10 N. Delaware AvenueBeach Haven, NJ 08008🌐 Website: https://www.compassioncafe.org📸 Instagram: @compassioncafelbi📘 Facebook: Compassion Cafe LBINext, we welcome Dr. Stacy Holland, Executive Director of Elevate 215, to discuss the first year of Apply Philly Charter's new Rank and Match enrollment system. The innovative approach is helping Philadelphia families navigate school choice more easily by allowing them to rank schools based on preference and receive placement offers through a streamlined process. Dr. Holland shares what the first-year results reveal, lessons learned, and what families can expect moving forward. 🎓 Apply Philly Charter / Elevate 215 2025-26 Results: 🌐 Website: https://www.elevate215.org 📸 Instagram: @elevate_215💼 LinkedIn: Elevate 215 Guest:Don't miss one of Philadelphia's signature cultural celebrations of the summer. The Africatown Diaspora Festival and PHL250 Celebration takes place Sunday, June 28, from Noon to 8 p.m. along the 5900–6500 blocks of Woodland Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. The free, family-friendly event features live music, cultural performances, food vendors, merchandise, and a celebration of African, Caribbean, and African American culture under the theme, "One People • One Cause • One Destiny." 📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026🕛 Noon – 8:00 PM  5900–6500 Woodland Avenue, Southwest Philadelphia🎟️ Free and Open to the Public🌐 https://www.acanaus.org🌐 https://www.africatownphilly.org📸 Instagram: @acanaus📸 Instagram: @africatownphillyFinally - an editorial about the FCC's move to challenge the TV licence of 6ABC and what that means for all of us.Join us as we celebrate inclusion, educational opportunity, and the rich cultural traditions that continue to strengthen our communities.