Insight Pt. 2: Philly Int. Reggae Fest, Barbers Who Care, Black Women & Cancer Causing Hair Care, PHL Streetlight Improvement Project

Published: Aug. 25, 2023, 8:15 p.m.

b'Good street lighting plays a vital role in creating safe, accessible, and inviting public spaces that benefit the well-being, safety, and overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike The Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP) will convert 130,000 high pressure sodium streetlights into a network of more efficient, longer-lasting LED lights. I speak to Katie Bartolotta, Vice President of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Philadelphia Energy Authority. Project Website: https://www.phillystreetlightimprovement.com/

Black women are more exposed to cancer causing chemicals through beauty products, we\'ll tell you why and what to do about it. i speak to Kristina Marusic who has written, \\u201cNew War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. \\u201cMarusic sheds light on the fact that women of color are at higher risk of getting cancer through beauty products. https://www.kristinamarusic.com/
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CosDNA This website has a database of popular beauty products and rates them on a scale of 0 to 5 for safety and other factors. \\xb7
Skincarisma This website lists a product\'s ingredients and explains how they affect your skin. \\xb7
Clearya This free app and browser extension notifies you of unsafe ingredients in products. It also helps you find safer alternatives. \\xb7
Think Dirty This app scans product barcodes to provide information on ingredients and cleaner options. \\xb7
EWG\'s Skin Deep This database rates personal care products for safety and toxicity.

Barbers Who Care is offering free cuts and more for kids getting set for school, Celebrity barbers continue to impact Philly youth through mentorship, health & wellness, a back-to-school drive and providing free haircuts on Sunday September 3rd from 9 am to 4 pm at the West Philadelphia YMCA - 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. I speak to Kenny Duncan, CEO and co-founder of Barbers Who Care is a Celebrity Barber and owner of Main Attraction Unisex Salon.
Webpage: www.barberswhocare.com
@barberswhocareinc

First \\u2013 I speak with Randolph Fischer, President of the Jamaica Pennsylvania Association and the Promoter of the Roots and Culture Production of the Philadelphia International Reggae Festival. It takes place Saturday September 2nd at the Taj Mahal, 2613 Hunting Park Avenue (Hunting Park Ave. and Fox Street.) For tickets call 800-203-1362.
Philadelphia International Reggae Festival

Also - the show closes with a fond farewell to our three Summer WorkReady Interns, Lucas Gonzalez, Kylie Minor and Makayla Coleman.'