Jake Galli has never played an instrument. He can't read a sheet of music. All he can do is watch, listen and enjoy, which is more than enough for him. But the Phoenixville, Pa. native, who is in his third year studying journalism at Temple University, was recently assigned to cover local musicians and bands in the... Continue Reading →
Drexel University’s WKDU 91.7FM Innovates Philadelphia Radio
Through the disappearance of newspapers and the alterations of television broadcasting, radio has always been an important part of the typical media consumer’s daily life. Here, in Philadelphia, college radio is setting the bar high. Value Colleges released a list of the “Top 10 College Campus Radio Stations,” that are completely student run. Each of the... Continue Reading →
The Rock and Roll Revolution Comes Roaring Back to Philly
The year was 1939, and a young Jewish German boy was being sent by his parents to France in order to escape the impending Holocaust. Two years later he would become one of the One Thousand Children, or OTC, a large group of Jewish children who were sent to North America without their parents in... Continue Reading →
Philly Veteran Uses Drum Therapy To Help Other Former Soldiers
When a soldier in the armed forces retires and becomes a veteran, one would think the war stops there for them. They come home to their families or loved ones and live a normal life. Right? One would hope this would be the case for somebody that fought to preserve the liberties and freedoms we... Continue Reading →
Love Your Park experiences record volunteer turnout
Every year the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department chose one park to be the “signature site” during “Love Your Park” fall-service day. This year, the seventh annual Love Your Park event brought volunteers and media attention to Malcom X Memorial Park. This park was chosen out of over 90 parks... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Jazz Puts On the Performance That Never Was
https://youtu.be/4buDz3nIUt4 The Woodmere Art Museum has been putting on its seasonal Friday Night Jazz shows for the past seven years, bringing historically charged performances from the Philadelphia based Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, who have been performing locally and releasing albums since 1979. Warren Oree, upright bassist, leader, and founder of the group, was available... Continue Reading →
Musician Darryl Clark Sheds Some Insight on Being a Street Performer
In a time where getting by as a musician may be harder than ever, local Philadelphia man Darryl Clark explains how and why he got his start on being a street-performing musician. With just a guitar and a small amp, the love of music triumphs over all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVzoesAz5rg&feature=youtu.be
Fralinger String Band Looks To Keep The Winning Tradition Going
Fralinger String Band is one of 17 string bands in South Philly that competes in the Mummers Parade on New Year's Day here in Philadelphia. These string bands put on a colorful show marching down Broad Street. with bright costumes, choreography, and intricate music pieces that please the ear. The Mummers Parade is a Philadelphia tradition... Continue Reading →
Curator of PhilaMOCA Shares History and Mindset of Art and Music Venue
The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Arts, or PhilaMOCA as it's commonly known, has been a mainstay of arts and culture in Philadelphia for years and has gained both national and international notoriety. The curator, Eric Bresler, describes the history of the space and how it transformed from a family mausoleum business, to a recording studio, to... Continue Reading →
One First Friday Artist’s ‘Troublesome Relationship’ With Local Galleries
Every month, hundreds of starving artists flock to Philly's First Friday public gallery viewing, hoping to get a taste of the clientele that established Old City galleries pull daily. With each passing month, it's getting tougher and tougher to gain critical exposure. At this October's event, local biology student Adam Knapp is feeling the strain. https://youtu.be/OclyEFcWovs... Continue Reading →
Temple University Multimedia Storytelling 