What's Going On: Comcast RISE, APM Sugarcane Festival, Lucas Gonzalez Interview with - Me ;)

Published: June 2, 2023, 9:02 p.m.

b'Stephanie Kosta, VP of Government Affairs for Comcast\\u2019s Freedom Region tells us about the Comcast Rise Program which provides resources and support for small businesses in the form of grants, marketing services, media campaigns, and technology upgrades to help these businesses grow and thrive. It was designed to address the disparities faced by minority-owned businesses, particularly in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic but is now open to all small businesses. Application is open now until June 30th.
www.ComcastRISE.com

It\'s not often that the tables are turned an I become the subject of an interview but that happened last month when Lucas Gonzalez, a senior at Ben Franklin High School asked to interview me as part of his senior project.

First I speak to Nilda Ruiz, President and CEO of Asociaci\\xf3n Puertorrique\\xf1os en Marcha, Inc., whose Our programs include affordable housing, food security, employment assistance, early child education and daycare, foster care and adoption, substance abuse treatment and behavioral health for adults. APM is sponsoring Sugar Cane Festival 2023 Jun 10th from noon to 4 pm at 6th and Germantown Avenue, featuring Music, food, community resources and fun for the entire family.
https://apmphila.org/'