Francesca Ruscio, a senior communications major at Temple University, is no stranger to attending big events happening in the city of Philadelphia. After competing and placing first in the Miss Philadelphia Pageant in 2013, she continues to build a loving relationship for the events and people in this city. After being crowned, Ruscio was attending... Continue Reading →
Jon Dowding Captures Philadelphia’s Culture
Hailing from New Jersey, reporter Jon Dowding prides himself in documenting the city of Philadelphia's culture and social issues. Dowding is a Journalism and Spanish double major with a minor in Political Science. He currently attends Temple University. Q: What makes you unique? A: I am proud to say that I'm Jersey born. I'm biracial.... Continue Reading →
Stetson Miller, the Voice of Philadelphia’s Local Businesses
Stetson is prepared to give the most in depth coverage of Philadelphia's local businesses Stetson Miller is a Bryn Mawr, Pa. native but spent his early childhood in New York City. He' has had his fair share of experience with local business. This is why he saw local business as being the most logical beat to... Continue Reading →
Culture in Philly has a new name: Emily Pentz
A new reporter has become the face of Philadelphia culture. Emily Pentz, a junior at Temple University, has taken on the challenge of writing for a beat that paints a picture of the diverse people of this great city. But how did she get here? In a Q&A with Emily, we discovered how she got to... Continue Reading →
Temple Journalist Erin Moran Explores Philadelphia’s Art
Erin Moran is an ambitious Temple University journalism student who will be covering art as her beat topic this semester. I sat down with Erin to learn how her curiosity, experience, and passion for writing have prepared her to cover the art scene in Philadelphia. Q: What made you decide to study journalism? A: I've... Continue Reading →
Meet Philly Music Beat Reporter, Justin Obendorfer!
Meet the new guy, Justin Obendorfer! Justin is a senior looking to graduate in the spring with a bachelor's degree in journalism. His beat is music and although I do not play an instrument, he still loves everything about it. His goal is to find out how local bands and artist develop their style... Continue Reading →
Interview with parks beat writer, Hannah Amadio
Hannah Amadio is Journalism major at Temple University who has decided to cover "parks" for a semester full of finding interesting events to go to. Amadio is not a Philly native, so the most famous parks such as Love Park and Spruce Street Harbor Park have always attracted her into the city. She is... 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 →