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Scott Greer (left) and Amanda Schoonover perform in “Rizzo.” | COURTESY Kory Aversa

Rizzo remembered in biographical play

03 November 2015 Grace Maiorano

Theatre Exile turned the life and times of the former mayor into a new production.

Jessica Castro, a practicing Wiccan, uses an athame and wand to channel energy in nature. | Margo Reed TTN

Contemporary witchcraft

27 October 2015 Tom Dougherty

Witchcraft is evolving to meet the needs of its modern practitioners.

Ayako Kataoka performs during the NowHere Festival of Free Improvisation in Sound & Movement Oct. 23. | Daniel Rainville TTN

Breaking artistic tradition

27 October 2015 Emily Scott

The Impermanent Society of Philadelphia hosted its inaugural NowHere festival to promote improv music and dance.

Museum displays Bram Stoker’s notes

27 October 2015 Erin Moran

The author’s handwritten notes on the famous novel “Dracula” are on display for Halloween.

Emiley Kiser, as Juliet, Connor Hammond, as Romeo, star in Quintessence’s rendition of “Romeo and Juliet.” | COURTESY Shawn May

Theater company reinvents the classics

27 October 2015 Grace Maiorano

Quintessence Theatre Group uses symbols of contemporary lifestyle in their production of “Romeo & Juliet.”

At Marigold Kitchen, chefs adapt the menu with the changing seasons. | Angela Gervasi TTN

Philadelphia kitchens gear up for fall season

27 October 2015 Madeline Presland

Philadelphia restaurants offer seasonal pairings and new menus.

Elise Hanks, owner of Terra Luna Herb Garden, grows and produces herbs in her Kensington garden. | Matt McGraw TTN

Urban garden to begin in businesswoman’s backyard

27 October 2015 Gillian McGoldrick

An IndieGoGo campaign is underway to support Elise Hanks’ backyard herbal garden business.

Morris Gallery returns to Academy of Fine Arts

27 October 2015 Iman Sultan

The historic art gallery relaunched after a five-year hiatus earlier this month.

Student and alumna to star in feature-length horror film

27 October 2015 Madison Hall

“A Place In Hell,” premiered at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Oct. 25.

‘Beyond el barrio’

20 October 2015 Grace Maiorano

For decades, Temple students, professors and alumni have been shaping the global salsa music community and allowing the genre to expand into the mainstream.