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 →
Philadelphia Neighborhoods: Expansion From The Inside Out
Philadelphia residents are starting to speak out about how unhappy they are are about the lack of concern by others and the government towards their neighborhoods. Some feel that parts of the city are flourishing due to the rapid rate of people moving into neighborhoods such as Fairmount and Fishtown. All the while, builders are... Continue Reading →
Andrew Knight Looks to Share the Buzz About SEPTA
Andrew Knight is familiar with traveling by way of SEPTA on the surface, but he wants to know more about what's going on behind the curtain. The Pennsylvania native is no stranger to getting around Philadelphia. I had the chance to sit with Andrew to discuss his use of the SEPTA system, his feelings towards... Continue Reading →
The Homeless in Philadelphia: Friends or Enemies?
Michelle Severino is an up and coming photographer in our very own streets of Philadelphia. In accordance to her outstanding photography, Michelle is starting a new venture in life and education: becoming a beat reporter on the homeless in Philadelphia. Michelle seems eager to jump in, but wants to test the waters first. Q. Describe... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia Neighborhood Housing
I had the opportunity to sit down with Haleey Kathryn to discuss her beat topic, realty in Philadelphia. She has decide to do realty because it is something she doesn't know much about. While living around Philadelphia her whole life, she has never been throughout the city, so realty is good start of getting to know Philadelphia. Q: Describe yourself... Continue Reading →
Temple Journalist Gets the Scoop on Starr Restaurants
What's so special about Steven Starr's restaurants? This semester, Temple journalism student Geno Cantell will explore the intricacies of some of Starr's acclaimed Philadelphia restaurants. I sat down with Geno to talk about his upcoming endeavor. Jon Ginsburg: So why did you choose Starr restaurants as your beat? Geno Cantell: I chose Starr restaurants because... Continue Reading →
Acting: Philly v. New York
I sat down with Jon Ginsburg to discuss his beat topic, theaters in Philadelphia. He has a rich background in Theaters and acting across the Northeast Coast, but intends to find out what makes Philadelphia stand out to the rising stars. Q: Why did you pick Theater as your beat topic? A: I choose theater... Continue Reading →