WGNA Morning Show Co-host for 23 years. Former high school Social Studies teacher who traded blackboard for a keyboard. Has been resident rhymer ever since. Co-recipient of 2000 CMA Award for Best Morning Show and NYS Broadcasters Awards for same. Two time winner of New York State Broadcasters Award for "Reading, Writing, and Rhyming" school program.
Richie Phillips
Top 5 Things I Learned At Schenectady Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
I honestly thought this blog was going to go a completely different direction. I thought this was going to be the biggest hassle ever - trying to to throw out my old paint cans, cleaning chemicals and the like. But it went pretty smoothly, and I learned a few things.
Maria Fuda and President Aiden Sajjad -Kids Care Club [VIDEO]
This was a fun interview, and I really give these folks all the credit in the world. And one of them is only 10 years old!
Technology Removes Us From Each Other -Photos To Prove It
Are we so "REMOVED" from each other that we don't even look up from our phones, iPads and computers to interact anymore? That is photographer Eric Pickersgill's very powerful message in this photoessay. Once you see this it will really hit home.
The “Responsible and Respectful” Song – A. W. Becker Elementary School [VIDEO]
I respect Mr. Ben Rau, the awesome music teacher at A. W. Becker Elementary School. He's very responsible, and so are his students. That's the school motto, by the way -"Be Responsible, Be Respectful". I guess they were missing a jingle to go with it. Mr. Rau and this huge group of 75 kids were right there with the solution.
A Way To See Unlimited Movies Per Month
It never ceases to amaze me all of the deals that are online if you really look. I'll tell you a quick example and then share with you a fantastic deal on movie tickets .
Joey Venture LOVES His Truck -[VIDEO]
There's an old joke relegated to our musical genre here at WGNA. "What do you get when you play a country song backwards?" Answer below..
Parent Upset About Her Daughter Getting Bullied Writes Rap Song [VIDEO]
I guess I'm not the only one in the anti- bully songwriting business. There's a new sheriff in town here. This guy is GOOD, and he has a very personal reason behind his songwriting.
Granger Smith Could Be The Next Big Thing! Yee Yee! [VIDEO]
This guy definitely impressed me on many levels. His name is Granger Smith, and I give him 3 YEE YEE'S for his performance recently at the Upstate Concert Hall
Could There Be Snow In Upstate NY This Weekend? Say It Ain’t So!
I don't know about you, but I'm not ready. Not physically or mentally. But according to the National Weather Service, it's quite possible in certain areas.
Senior Citizens – No COLA For You!
This is very possibly the first blog I've ever written for the AARP clan, of which I have, by default, become a card carrying member. Hey, I'm not proud. "Embrace your age", I say. Well, here's an article just for us, and it ain't pretty
The Tears Foundation With Brenna Uline – Capital Region Sunday [VIDEO]
This was a very special, emotional edition of Capital Region Sunday. Click here to listen to Brenna Uline, cofounder of one of the most heartwarming organizations in the Capital Region -the Tears Foundation. There's also a great way to help this group continue their important work.
Trunk Or Treat At Reformed Presbyterian Church In Duanesburg
Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church has a really fun event planned. Hey, we have to give churches and synagogues equal promotional time too, you know.