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 →
As Philadelphia's population grows, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia - a nonprofit aiming to improve conditions for cyclists around the city - pushes yet another campaign. Titled “Hub and Spoke”, the campaign aims to implement a network of new, protected bike lanes – separated from motor vehicle lanes “by a b uffer, physical barrier,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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
Imagine you are on your daily stroll through your neighborhood park. You stumble on something that you do not see most days on your stroll. Much to your surprise, you notice a long line of familiar and unfamiliar faces eager and excited to fill their cups up with ice-cold frosty beer. Then you notice,... Continue Reading →
What If I told you that SEPTA and Uber, two of the largest transportation services in the city of Philadelphia, were teaming up like when LeBron James went to the Miami Heat? Yes, you’ve heard right. “SEPTA’s ridership has grown over 50 percent in the last 17 years,” said SEPTA Director of Innovation Erik Johanson.... Continue Reading →
Louis Dennis is a street musician who can currently be found playing music for the commuters passing by at SEPTA's Suburban Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dennis has a profound background in classical jazz, and plays numerous instruments, his favorites being the accordion and flute. He got his start on music at just the age of... Continue Reading →
You think one could hardly remember taking on a one-way journey at such a young age. Gennaro Vuono came to America many decades ago, highly dependent on the life his parents promised him and his baby brother. Here is a family of Italian Immigrants who sacrificed everything they had in order to provide for their... Continue Reading →
Butch Foley is the owner of the Philadelphia Flower Market at SEPTA's Suburban Station in Philadelphia. In the video, Foley explains what his daily work day consists of. Foley also explains the process of picking out flowers for commuters who want to bring a smile to the faces of their loved ones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7G8FA6zz7E&feature=youtu.be
Thomas Knox, 28, is your average male from Brooklyn, New York. One evening, he called his female friend who was currently making her commute back home by way of public transportation. On the first subway car, Knox’s friend began getting harassed. Like any normal female would do at night on a subway car in New York... Continue Reading →
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