Features - The Temple News

Organization gives creativity back to underserved areas

23 September 2014 Vince Bellino

Art-Reach is an organization that advocates for people and facilities that do not have access to the arts and other cultural experiences.

Wednesdays are for nerds

16 September 2014 Albert Hong

Nerd Nite Philly gathers at Frankford Hall for “Discovery Channel with beer.”

Contemporary ballet dance company BalletX performed at 30th Street Station. | COURTESY BILL HEBERT

Taking contemporary ballet off the stage

16 September 2014 Grace Maiorano

BalletX, a local dance group, brought ballet to the public.

Cosby, the comedic athlete

16 August 2014 Steve Bohnel

The long-time comedian entertained around 200 in an event to support the men’s gymnastics program.

Cosby speaks up for men’s gymnastics

12 August 2014 Steve Bohnel

One of Temple’s most notable alumni will hold an event to benefit the men’s gymnastics team, one of five sports to be cut.

Disney brings fan event to Philly

02 August 2014 Avery Maehrer

The Franklin Institute will soon host a celebration of Disney’s history.

Will travel for photos

30 July 2014 Emily Rolen

Junior journalism major Casey Kallen is trying to travel as much as she can manage this summer to improve and inspire her photography, including a trip along the East Coast.

O’Neill sits in at the Kimmel Center

27 July 2014 Sharnita Midgett

Grammy nominated guitarist Ben O’Neill sat in at the Kimmel Center for a free monthly show featuring various artists.

The Awesome Fest Brings Music to Film

16 July 2014 Paige Gross

Started in 2010, Philly film festival The Awesome Fest, is bringing music to films all over the city with this year’s theme, “The Soundtrack of Awesome.”

PHS Pop Up Garden adds new flavors to South Street

10 July 2014 Emily Rolen

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society added a Pop Up Garden to 1438 South Street, as part of their fourth consecutive summer using these gardens to transform urban spaces with greenery.