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Host "Reality Check" on WURD Radio, Host "Things to Do" on WHYY. Do-it-all multimedia writer/editor/broadcaster, true funk soldier.

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Tonya Pendleton’s Biography

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Tonya Pendleton is a veteran multimedia journalist and cultural commentator, known as the engaging host of Philadelphia’s WURD Radio talk program "Reality Check." Since her debut in 2023, she has led insightful discussions on politics, social issues, sports, health and arts & culture. In April 2024, she moderated a student-loan debt roundtable hosted by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris – immediately followed by a one-on-one interview with Harris. During her tenure at WURD, she’s also hosted mo…

Tonya Pendleton’s Journalist Portfolio

Sean Vereen; Malcolm Nance; Casey Peeks

Sean Vereen; Malcolm Nance; Casey Peeks

Podcast · WURD Radio · The Week on WURD is a weekly podcast featuring a selection of the best interviews from…

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Allison Russell | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.28.25 by WURD Radio

Allison Russell | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.28.25 by WURD Radio

Allison Russell is a Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and activist known for…

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Things to do in and around Philly: Eraserhood Fest, Kristin Chenoweth

Things to do in and around Philly: Eraserhood Fest, Kristin Chenoweth

May 1 - May 4: 'Bug' in Del., BalletX in Philly and 'How the Light Gets In' in South Jersey are among weekend…

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Jalen Hurts Reveals He Married Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows, Social Media Cries In A Corner

Jalen Hurts Reveals He Married Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows, Social Media Cries In A Corner

Jalen Hurts and his longtime girlfriend Bry Burrows are married, Hurts said in a cover story for 'Men's Healt…

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Gloria J. Browne-Marshall | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.29.25 by WURD Radio

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.29.25 by WURD Radio

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is the author of a new book "A Protest History of the United States." This book exp…

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Tara Roberts | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 3.25.25 by WURD Radio

Tara Roberts | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 3.25.25 by WURD Radio

Tara Roberts is a storyteller and explorer known for her work in highlighting the history of the transatlanti…

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Unrivaled League Earns $650M Valuation & Expands To More Cities Original

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Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty Right now, women’s sports are exploding, and there’s no better example than the Unrivaled league. The 3-x-3 basketball league created by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart announced earlier this week it had received an additional $100M in funding, bringing the total league valuation to $650M. That doubles its valuation from last year due to a Series C funding round that blew past its initial $100M target.
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Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns, Chris Stapleton and a Cooper DeJean lookalike contest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

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The Philadelphia Eagles play the Washington Commanders on Friday in a preseason matchup at Lincoln Financial Field, but don’t expect to see starters like Cooper DeJean. For that, you’ll have to check a lookalike competition for the young defensive back at Libertee Grounds on Thursday night. Also, Chris Stapleton and Lady A are in the area this weekend, proving Philly likes things a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n roll.
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Chris Brown Ordered To Pay Former Housekeeper in Dog Attack

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Source: Wiktor Szymanowicz / Getty In June, Chris Brown’s former housekeeper, Maria Avila, won a lawsuit against the entertainer after she was “severely” injured in a vicious attack by one of his dogs. Avila was awarded $12.9 million, and a judge now says that his tour receipts can be used to honor the judgment. Brown is currently on the road with Usher on the R&B Tour, where the two perform together and individually. The tour started in June and has already earned more than $100M, per Billboard.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for an independent newspaper in NYC

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It has given more power to citizen journalists.