Temple University Department of Journalism Student Work

The company is very similar to a student study-abroad program but with an industry pipeline focus.

In response to a lackluster economy, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own businesses and, in turn, careers they can continue after graduation.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but video can often capture even more than that. For an historic event like the Penn Relays, its reputation is built on the 50,000+ spirited fans who pack the stands of Franklin Field.

In the last 20 years of the Internet, words and the writers best skilled at making them have excelled, fueled of late by social media with a text focus. But all of that seems to be changing.

The Delaware Valley Green Building Council, a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, has served Philadelphia in promoting sustainable communities since 2001.

The Friends of Pennypack Park group works to beautify the park to preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations.

In 1961, Jane Jacobs wrote The Death and Life of Great American Cities, in which she proposed supporting neighborhoods’ use of community-based initiatives. Fast-forward 50 years, and urban planners are taking her observations into serious consideration, as evidenced by the city’s comprehensive plan,  Philadelphia2035, to play up individual neighborhoods’ strengths and improve upon their obstacles to connectivity and access.

Mayfair is creating its own niche in the Northeast by implementing ideas to try to keep the community fresh. From the third annual Easter Egg Hunt to the farmers market and its Third Thursday Arts Initiative, Mayfair wants to stand out from the rest.

This story is the second of two about backyard chickens in Philadelphia and the effort to legalize them. It’s done in partnership with Philadelphia Neighborhoods and NewsWorks. Read part one here.

A community garden is in the process of becoming a reality for Parkwood residents.

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In response to a lackluster economy, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own businesses and, in turn, careers they can continue after graduation.

The purpose of the summit was not for attendees to learn everything about entrepreneurship. It was for attendees to understand that Philadelphia is churning with ideas and ventures and that those with ideas should become involved.

The purpose of the summit was not for attendees to learn everything about entrepreneurship. It was for attendees to understand that Philadelphia is churning with ideas and ventures and that those with ideas should become involved.

Motherhood is a full-time job, one in which the work is demanding, stressful, challenging and tiring. But, being a mother is also gratifying and fulfilling.

With Easter Sunday less than a week away, Father Judge High Schoolpicked the right time to host its annual spring musical.

The Comedy Cabaret has been serving up laughs in the Northeast since the ’80s and helping aspiring comics get their feet wet.

In 1887, the Stein family delivered flowers throughout Philadelphia via horse and buggy.

This story is the first of two about backyard chickens in Philadelphia and the effort to legalize them. It’s done in partnership with Philadelphia Neighborhoods and NewsWorks. Read part two here.

The Franklin Towne Charter girls basketball team defeated Dobbins Technical High School 43-25 Friday in the first round of the Philadelphia Public League Playoffs.

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