2011 - The Temple News

Sustainable eats

28 November 2011 Kara Savidge

Slow Food Philly released its first batch of “Snail Approved” restaurants, breweries and markets that are furthering Slow Food’s mission. Jennifer Prensky and her husband Mitch Prensky follow the food supply chain to their restaurant

Under the radar

28 November 2011 Rebecca Zoll

Philadelphia Antique Toy Convention / Dec. 4 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 Pennsy Flea Market 1600 S. Warfield St. Remember the toys you used to play with? You might find them at the inaugural

Street sounds

28 November 2011 Maura Filoromo

Oh! Pears Corey Duncan, a Seattle, Wash. native, came to the East Coast to check out the music scene when he was 19. Though he thought he would only be here for a couple of

Versace designs stocked on H&M shelves

28 November 2011 Mark Longacre

Columnist Mark Longacre says that Versace’s H&M line undermines the brand’s integrity. On Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 a.m., the H&M retail store on Walnut Street opened its doors for the release of the Versace

Thanksgiving celebration takes a vegan twist

28 November 2011 Alexsia Brown

Vegans met at Seventh Day Adventist Church for a meat-free Thanksgiving dinner organized by the Public Eye. While some were feasting with their families on Thanksgiving Day, a select few decided to engage in a

Traditional parade continues

28 November 2011 John Corrigan

Whether people watched on television or experienced the spectacle in person, Philadelphia ran on Dunkin’ for this year’s 6abc Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade. Families lined up along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and danced to

Handmade crafts combine creativity and gift giving

28 November 2011 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White creates crafts to give as gifts for the holiday season. As much as I like both giving and receiving handmade things, I don’t give or receive nearly as many as I’d like

Gelato gains global recognition as No. 1 ice cream spot

28 November 2011

Capogiro, a four-store gelato chain in Philadelphia, was dubbed the No. 1 place for ice cream in the world by “National Geographic.” According to “National Geographic,” Philadelphia should be celebrated for more than just its

Pierce ends historic season on high note

25 November 2011 Joey Cranney

On senior day, junior running back Bernard Pierce rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-16 win against Kent State. In the last regular season game of an historic season, the Owls’ star

The Temple Owls beat the Army Black Nights

22 November 2011 Abi Reimold

[flickr 14423699@n04 72157628099934021] The Temple Owls beat the Army Black Nights last Saturday afternoon. Photos by Sam Oshlag.