Winberg takes on poor infrastructure, discrimination and town hall meetings as the new Disabilities beat writer

An estimated 15.9 percent of Philadelphia residents have a disability according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2015 American Community Survey. Michaela Winberg, the new disabilities beat reporter for Multimedia Storytelling, want to tell those Philadelphian’s stories. Winberg considers herself a news reporter. However, the junior journalism major, originally from West Field, New Jersey, believes the... Continue Reading →

February 2, 2017 0

How To Get Away With Murder Actor Kendrick Sampson Believed Bernie Sanders Was Our Only Hope

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF-L0oHQOm8 Kendrick Sampson, an actor known for How To Get Away With Murder and The Vampire Diaries was a huge activist for Senator Bernie Sanders in this past election. Millenials all over the United States favored him.

December 8, 2016 0

Drexel University’s WKDU 91.7FM Innovates Philadelphia Radio

Through the disappearance of newspapers and the alterations of television broadcasting, radio has always been an important part of the typical media consumer’s daily life. Here, in Philadelphia, college radio is setting the bar high. Value Colleges released a list of the “Top 10 College Campus Radio Stations,” that are completely student run. Each of the... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2016 1

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 →

November 17, 2016 0

‘They said strike, so we striked.’

Still just in his first year at SEPTA, T found himself amid a strike of all the transportation service's subway, bus and trolley operators and engineers. As a new employee, he said he was afraid to do anything that went against both SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union. “I just know a lot of people... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2016 0

Dilworth Park’s New Attraction Helps Spread the Rich History of Horticulture in Philadelphia

Dilworth Park has been the peak of the attempt to modernize and redesign City Hall here in Philadelphia. Since its remodel in 2014, it has become a staple of events and attention within the Center City Area This year the Center City District is introducing a new attraction to go along with the ice rink... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2016 0

Hungry Harvest Chooses Philadelphia As Next Step In Its Mission

The combined mission of ending food waste and hunger in the United States is an immense one, but one that has been taken on by a young entrepreneur in the northeast region of the country. CEO Evan Lutz started his company called Hungry Harvest from his dorm room at the University of Maryland in 2014.... Continue Reading →

November 17, 2016 1

Love Your Park experiences record volunteer turnout

Every year the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department chose one park to be the “signature site” during “Love Your Park” fall-service day. This year, the seventh annual Love Your Park event brought volunteers and media attention to Malcom X Memorial Park. This park was chosen out of over 90 parks... Continue Reading →

November 16, 2016 0

The Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade kicked off at 16th and Market streets on Sunday, Nov. 6 to show appreciation for the veterans who fought for our country over the years. Citizens of Philadelphia lined the sidewalks of Market Street to cheer on, and more importantly, thank the veterans who traveled down in the parade. Jerry Polonsky,... Continue Reading →

November 13, 2016 0

Is Crime Really an Issue in Frankford?

A 2015 Pew Research study of Philadelphia said not only did homicide rates in Philly slightly increase, but Frankford had the highest crime rate out of any other neighborhood in Philly. After speaking to a police officer and a local business owner, Frankford does not sound like such a dangerous place.

November 3, 2016 0

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