Philadelphia is home to one of the most breathtaking skylines in the nation. Like all things, it gets even better when the sun goes down. If you're in Philly and want to go sightseeing, at night, but don't want to spend any money. Here is compilation of locations, with amazing views of Philly, that wont... Continue Reading →
The Divine Lorraine back in action
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
Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is trying to increase diversity and set a precedent
Philadelphia’s $500 million Rebuild program could produce a practice that increases the investment in businesses owned by minorities, women or businesses owned by people with disabilities. The project aims to improve facilities at parks, libraries and recreation centers around the city. At a community informational meeting yesterday at Martin Luther King Recreation Center, Rebuild leaders... Continue Reading →
Tuesdays are for salsa at Lucha Cartel
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 →
A Helping Hand: How Are Nonprofits Impacting Our Communities?
Aaron Gibbs and Jenny Roberts are setting out to find the people, places, and stories behind Philadelphia's Nonprofit organizations. Photo Credit: Jayna Schaffer Aaron Gibbs is a senior at Temple University studying Journalism. When he's not writing, you'll find he spends most of his free time online shopping, reading fashion blogs or watching sports.... Continue Reading →
What happens after the sun goes down in Philly ?
WHO ARE WE Freixys is a senior journalism major specializing in broadcast. She is currently a senior reporter for Templar and the head of marketing for her organization, Esencia Latina (the first and only Latin Dance team at Temple University). Freixys would like to learn a little bit of everything involving journalism, and when she... Continue Reading →
Keeping an eye out for community stories in Fishtown
Who we are: Grace Shallow and Bryce Furman will be covering the Fishtown beat for their Multimedia Storytelling class at Temple University. Grace is a junior journalism major. She also is the Managing Editor at The Temple News and interns for The Philadelphia Inquirer on its news features desk. She has a passion for reporting... Continue Reading →
Coming from Holland PA Will Rockenbach is trying to find out what South Street is all about
Not originally from Philadelphia, Will Rockenbach admitted he might not be an expert on the South Street area, but the sounds, smells and culture; he knew he wanted to be. To this end Will decided why not tackle the area and learn all that he can about it. Making it his beat for the semester... Continue Reading →
What is USDA Organic and most importantly, why do I care?
Food: we eat it, in most cases we eat it every single day, but where does it come from? and how is the quality determined? Don’t all potatoes grow in the dirt? Aren’t all pigs adorable but kind of filthy? There are certain organizations such as Pennsylvania Certified Organic, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and... Continue Reading →
For better or worse, Kensington High School in transition
Kensington High School, located on 2051 E Cumberland Street, was revived this current school year. The former neighborhood school was just reopened, after the merging of two low-performing, niche Kensington school. Merging two different high schools When the Philadelphia School District announced the closure and merger of Kensington Urban Education Academy high school and Kensington... Continue Reading →