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Museum crafts new brew for pop-up garden

01 September 2015 Logan Beck

Guests had an exclusive taste of custom beer in the Mütter Museum’s medicinal plant garden.

DJs Robert Ortega, left, and Matt Burns of Cruzko are gaining popularity with outlets like MTV. | COURTESY Matt Burns

Temple DJs find success off campus

01 September 2015 Joshua Zimmerman

Student DJs are expanding their reach and fan base through outlets like MTV.

The Voltage Lounge consists of a Hookah lounge and bar, and is evolving into a thriving live music venue. | Greg Frangipani TTN

Venue attracts new fans with popular hardcore artists

01 September 2015 Vince Bellino

The Voltage Lounge has caught traction within the local music scene.

Cinovia Williams, a tenant at the Norris Homes, enjoys the mural which will represent the Norris Homes from 1953 to 2017. | Margo Reed TTN

Through mural, a community remembers

25 August 2015 Victoria Mier and Victoria Mier

Artist creates mural to serve as memorial to the soon-to-be demolished Norris Homes community.

Menswear designer Najeeb Sheikh’s Divine Lorraine Hotel Collection showcases Converse shoes and collectible items that commemorate the hotel at Lapstone & Hammer. | Emily Scott TTN

‘Divine’ footwear: local designer honors landmark hotel

25 August 2015 Emily Scott

Inspired by the Divine Lorraine Hotel on Broad Street, Philadelphia menswear designer Najeeb Sheikh crafted a collection with sneaker store Lapstone & Hammer.

Tom White’s work is influenced by his years of experience in graphic design. | COURTESY of AIGA gallery

Designer presents multidisciplinary work

25 August 2015 Angela Gervasi

Artist Tom White’s exhibit at the AIGA gallery shows a diverse artistic career.

‘The Extra People’ breaks the 4th wall

25 August 2015 Grace Maiorano

A new production uses headphones and flashlights to create a dreamlike world. where audience and performer become one.

Marcell Bellinger plays the trumpet for World Cafe Live. Bellinger also works as a jazz teacher, mentoring young trumpet players. | JD Mousley TTN

Monday Jazz Jam shines spotlight on aspiring talent

25 August 2015 Logan Beck

World Cafe Live offers a night of free jazz to musicians and diners once-a-week.

Temple alumnus publishes anti-bullying book

21 August 2015 Jenny Roberts

Kalee Marshall published “Roses of the Angel” just after 2015 graduation.

Philadelphia festival showcases 33 local dance companies

18 August 2015 Grace Maiorano

Koresh’s Dance Company hosted its third annual “Come Together Dance Festival,” where various modes of dance meshed at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.