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
The Necessary Preparations For An Open House
Dylan Ostrow, a Philadelphia Fox and Roach Realtor,lays out the necessary steps that need to happen before an open house can occur. While most of these steps are done by the realtor, it is essential for the homeowner to keep their apartment clean and presentable. It is the realtor's job to show the best... Continue Reading →
Audio slideshow assignment details
What makes good audio, and how do you get it? How do you know which photos should accompany certain audio clips? Aligning two different media isn't always easy, and it's more challenging if neither is a format you're very comfortable with. Multimedia Producer Lindsay Lazarski talked about some of that when she guest-lectured last week.... Continue Reading →
Storify Assignment
Socially, many people want to capture a piece of the Italian Culture every day! I located bakeries and markets within the city and throughout greater Philadelphia and their customer's reactions towards their selections! See the Storify here
The Hot Spot for Contemporary Musical Theatre in Philly
From 1999 to 2003, native Philadelphian Michael O’Brien had been living in New York with the hopes of making a career in the theatre capital of the world. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from New York University, O’Brien was eager to bust into the city’s theatre scene. In 2001, O’Brien... Continue Reading →
Only at Altomonte’s Italian Market
You can't find a "the-way-grandma-used-to-make-it-recipes" anywhere unless you're down to take a trip back Italy. Every culture and their recipes have melted within the "American" traditions. When it comes to our rooted cultures, we can all agree that the best dishes were served from our mothers and grandmothers growing up as a kid. They just... Continue Reading →
Empowering Individuals To Break The Cycle Of Poverty
Homeless Finding their way to Project Home Erika Hickerson, Case Manager Safe Haven 1 and 2 for Project Home, says there are 18 programs at “Project H.O.M.E, which is a Philadelphia non-profit organizationempowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through affordable housing, employment, health care, and education.” “We have 18 programs in... Continue Reading →
Audio slideshow tips and tools
We're working on audio slideshows over the next two weeks. Below, let's look at some tips and tools to make sure the stories we're producing hit the right note. We'll review some editing tools, but those can be reviewed any time. In my experience teaching for these assignments, the more we focus on reporting methods,... Continue Reading →
Let Them Eat Foie!
In the last decade, foie gras, more honestly known as fattened waterfowl liver, has become one of the most controversial yet popular ingredients in restaurant menu items across the country. This fattened duck or goose liver is commonly served pan seared, and it is often used as a spread for breads. It can be found... Continue Reading →
Connect With Strangers: Cupid’s Answer for Commuters
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 →