Cesar Viveros, a muralist in Philadelphia, recently launched a new project creating "roof mural," to offer a bird's eye view of Kensington to change the narrative told by local media from crime to culture. His public art work in Kensington has been heavily influenced by communities' stories, which he incorporates in all of his pieces.... Continue Reading →
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 →
Center City’s “Sips” Exhibited High Entertainment And Economic Value For Philadelphia
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 →
“We Got Ourselves a Situation Here!”
https://youtu.be/LaRHfwPduBw I'm going to be very honest, but I would lie if I said I was surprised with what these interview subjects don't know and I say we have ourselves a "situation". As Italians immigrated and assimilated into America, so did their culture and native traditions. Over time, the Italian culture has turned... Continue Reading →
Written story assignment details
Write and publish on your site a 500-600 word short feature story from your beat. Stories should include at least two human sources and one non-human documentary report or statistical source. Ask yourself who the story is for and what that audience would want to know. You are required to take a photo for this... Continue Reading →