It’s not uncommon for Temple students to be approached by homeless people asking for money. In fact, it happens quite frequently. But as a force of habit, you either shrug them off, or give them
He turned down the Library of Congress.To the former President of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe, he politely declined. Even his alma mater, Pennsylvania State University, couldn’t persuade Charles L. Blockson to donate his storied collection of
Perhaps the only thing scarier than being chased with a plastic knife covered in red paint is the thought of shelling out all your hard earned money to have people jump out at you every
Young voices rang out about the dangers of lead poisoning as the children of the Norris Apartments Community Center sung the “Lead Poisoning Prevention” song in celebration of the “Lead Harms” mural dedication. Rich in
As my first time at a Death Cab for Cutie show, I expected to just sit in my seat, relax and enjoy. To my luck, my expectations were too modest as they provided a quality
Chris’ Jazz Cafe, at 1421 Sansom St., has one goal: to make people happy. “We like to offer everybody something, regardless of the cost, or what their scene is,” said Chris Farrell, the beverage manager
In the midst of searching for the next provost of Temple, the Provost Search Advisory Committee held an open meeting with students Oct. 19 to hear concerns of the student body, which, as the committee
Discover one of Philly’s greatest un-kept secret nuzzled in the heart of Northern Liberties. Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus, located at 847 N. 3rd St., is a sultry, sophisticated scene for jazz neophytes and a great outing for
The most popular figure at Saturday’s Democratic Party rally here won’t be found on any ballots in the state of Pennsylvania. At least not this year. Barack Obama, the junior senator from Illinois, spent the
Load up on authentic Cuban bites, tasty house drinks and get ready to hear great live music at Cafe Habana’s “Jazzy Fridays.” Nestled off 21st and Sansom streets this Cuban restaurant/bar/lounge offers a sweet escape