Jorian Veintidos’ life changed when he found out he was HIV positive. Now, as an HIV tester, he uses his experience to help change the lives of others who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS for the better. “Knowing my status is a way I change how people think about HIV,” said Veintidos, who works at... Continue Reading →
How music therapy is helping people of all ages in Philadelphia
It's a Sunday afternoon and Sabrina Stafford, a certified music therapist from EasterSeals of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is heard playing the piano right next to her brother, who scoots himself near her feet and giggles as he feels the vibrations of the music come through the floorboards. Stafford's brother is minimally responsive to language and the... Continue Reading →
Young journalists writing about lifestyle in Philadelphia
Holly Martin has been in broadcast journalism for over five years. You can catch her on the radio in Philly and Atlantic City. She loves the fall, and all things spooky. When she’s not in Philadelphia, Holly spends most of her time on the beach. She will be graduating in May of 2019, but plans... 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 →
A look from inside the famous South St. Diner with waitress Patty Clark
Patty Clark sits and chats about her career at the Diner and how the Diner has brought life to South St. and how South St. sheds light on the Diner.
Longtime artist comes back after disability with Old City exhibit
Nicholas Tyson Klug used to create art in many forms — painting, drawing, cooking — before he was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2005. Klug has shown painting exhibits before, but none since he was forced to move to Philadelphia from his home in Michigan to receive care for his disability. In February,... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia’s newest music beat writer, Alex Starkman
For Alex Starkman, music is more than just a hobby, It’s a release. As a Junior at Temple University, Starkman has carved out a niche for himself, reporting on music and its history in the city of Philadelphia. In a Q&A with Alex, we found out how and why he got this position, and where... Continue Reading →
Kensington’s often ignored positive aspects will be covered by Temple journalist
Kensington is a Philadelphia neighborhood that often receives negative coverage, and member of Temple University's Multimedia Storytelling class, Jennifer Karrigan, seeks to remedy this Kerrigan is the new beat reporter for the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, hopes to showcase the positive features of a neighborhood that is commonly negatively stigmatized. She has past experiences photographing and... Continue Reading →
Philadelphian Emerson Max starts own beat Homelessness throughout City
Emerson Max, a junior journalism student at Temple University, plans on taking an in-depth look into the lives of the homeless throughout the city of Philadelphia. You see, Max comes from a small town in North Jersey called Union County and for a suburban kid, college in the big city can be a bit of... 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 →