Temple University Multimedia Storytelling
Where we go past the headlines and straight to the streets of Philadelphia
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 →
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 →
Eggs are considered "the perfect protein," and come in all sorts of varieties from farm raised organic to GMO-super eggs. We all want to make sure we are getting the healthiest and freshest possible eggs for out carbonara's and Croque-Madames, and the best way to assure your eggs are fresh and delicious might just be... Continue Reading →
Reading Terminal Market is a haven for great local Philadelphia Food. All the best spots in Philadelphia are represented, from roast pork sandwiches at DiNic’s to fresh Peking Duck at Sang Kee and the market chooses vary carefully which stores are going to be represented. The stands at Reading Terminal Market do not change often,... Continue Reading →
For Tom O’Connor, June 27, 2012 started out as just another delightful summer morning as he opened the doors of the famous Lorenzo & Sons Pizza that had been sitting on the 300 block of South Street since 1988. Around 10:25 a.m. that particular Wednesday morning, a fire sent the entire place up in a... Continue Reading →
During the summer, on a warm Wednesday night, there is a multiple amount of activities to take on, but this past summer, Center City Sips dominated happy hour. Center City Sips, which is informally known as “Sips” is a common pastime for happy hour goers. In various venues throughout the city, the public was... Continue Reading →
On the small, cobblestone block of Church Street in Old City, Sarah York pours a pumpkin spice latte, something she has been doing over the last thirteen years at Old City Coffee. York, now an operations manager, says pumpkin spice was always an option on their menu. “We carry all the savory pumpkin stuff,” said York.... Continue Reading →
Everyone knows that in Philadelphia we eat cheesesteaks. Not everyone knows that many Philadelphians do not have the option to eat healthier foods. According to a study released in 2014 by The Reinvestment Fund, an equal opportunity provider based in Philadelphia, this city is home to over 100,000 people who live in food deserts, or... Continue Reading →
Over the weekend, Midtown Village had their 11th annual Fall Festival. If you are from the city, this area is better known to you as the "Gayborhood." This festival is very unique because traffic is blocked off from Broad to 11th streets, and then from Locust to Chestnut. Midtown Village is a vibrant chunk of the... Continue Reading →
Throughout the week, more and more Homeless are leaving in the street. No where for them to find a shelter put them up on their feet. Throughout Philadelphia, I had the privilege to find a shelter called Project Home which is a Philadelphia non-profit organization empowering individuals to come out and break a cycle of poverty... Continue Reading →
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