Temple University Multimedia Storytelling
Where we go past the headlines and straight to the streets of Philadelphia
Who We Are My Name is Vladislav Solomakhin. Before having ever visited Philadelphia I talked with a girl who summed up her trip to Philly as getting catcalled on the streets and waiting in a long line to see a bell. I became a Journalism major at Temple University in 2015. After having lived in... Continue Reading →
Outside of William Street Common, you could hear the soothing melodies of artists like Ashley Catanzaro who just grabbed the microphone from an artist sitting near her and began to sing soulfully behind Lyonzo Vargas, the co-founder of Global Village. "Who wants the first mic? Who wants the second one? You ready! You ready!" Vargas... Continue Reading →
You can escape from constant car horns, cement buildings, and noisy restaurants without leaving the city. Philadelphia has a few parks and green spaces that can be your oasis. Collins Park and the green roof at the Free Library of Philadelphia are two places that are in Center City Philadelphia, and they are very easily... Continue Reading →
The show "Hurry Up and Wait" will run at Asian Arts Initiative, located at 1219 Vine Street, until Dec. 15. The artwork in the exhibit explores the personal moments related to immigration, migration and identity. https://youtu.be/RN1Fmnf7nCc
Philadelphia's Magic Garden is located on South Street. In 1994, Isaiah Zagar started creating art in the vacant lot near his studio. That vacant lot is now the incredible Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. From tours to events, you can always find a reason to visit the gardens. Josephine Slavsky is the Visitor Relations Manager, and she... Continue Reading →
Bartending has become a key factor on several venues, such as, lounges, nightclubs, parties and others. Louis Diorio, who is a bartender at Ruby Tuesdays, will give us some insight on how bartending is more than mixing vodka with cranberry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSog4Y1o_-w&feature=youtu.be
Taller Puertorriqueño is a nonprofit in Fairhill that focuses on Puerto Rican and Latino arts and culture. Artist Miguel Antonio Horn's work, "Dissonance," is on display in Taller’s gallery until Oct. 28. The exhibit reflects on "cacerlazos," a form of protest in which people bang on pots and pans. Rafael Damast, exhibitions program manager and... Continue Reading →
ONE OF PHILADELPHIA'S FAMOUS LANDMARK, THE DIVINE LORRAINE HAS SEEN ITS SHARE OF THE CITY. A NEW AND IMPROVED HOTEL HAS EMERGED TO SHOW THE CITY HOW "DIVINE" IT HAS BECOME OVER THE YEARS. BY: DARYL MATTHWS, NARRATION BY: ED CASELLA, DIVINE LORRAINE APARTMENTS PROPERTY MANAGER https://youtu.be/3RHG1kAXs50
The Puff Boy, from advertisement poster for the Unnamed Film Festival / Vladislav Solomakhin Philadelphia is not known for its nightlife or its movie industry. Everyone knows that the casinos are in Las Vegas, the night clubs are in Miami, and that movies are filmed in Los Angeles and New York. Historically, the impact of... Continue Reading →
From a barbecue place to Mexican restaurant, and now one of the main venues in the Philly dance scene, Lucha Cartel is one of the dedicated lounges that clear out tables after dinner rush to allow its visitors to make a dance party. There isn’t a lack of dance clubs or musical variety in Philadelphia,... Continue Reading →
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