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Artists share Philly, common connections

09 April 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker explores the similarities between two Philly-connected artists – the Roots and Bruce Springsteen. A couple weeks back, Bruce Springsteen celebrated the release of his newest album, “Wrecking Ball,” with a grand, week-long stint

TTN Video: Election Coverage 2010

02 November 2010 The Temple News

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TTN Video: Obama Rally in Philly

15 October 2010 The Temple News

On October 10th, Barack Obama and other Democratic leaders, joined by Philly locals The Roots, converged at Robert Fulton Elementary School in Northwest Philadelphia.

‘Chocolate Milk’ without an expiration date

05 May 2010 Manuel Agurto

Chocolate Milk, a band composed of five freshmen, brings out a fresh style of hip-hop that won’t go bad no matter how long it stays out. Consisting of members with musical roots in hip-hop, classic

The Roots rock McGonigle

31 October 2006

As should be expected from Temple, the doors that claimed to be opened by 7 p.m. were really opened closer to 8. Needless to say, Saturday night was a gorgeous 47 degrees with the ghastly

The Roots pay homage to their hometown

20 March 2003 The Temple News

The Roots’ “Okayplayer Presents Tour” came to an end last weekend at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, but not before the group put on an unforgettable performance in their hometown of Philly at

Philly Music 101: An Overview

29 November 2001 The Temple News

Related links Will the Last Emperor Prevail? Behind the turntables of Dieselboy Punk with a conscience Philadelphia blue Say what you will about Philadelphia; it’s small, stuff closes too early, public transportation leaves much to

JILL SCOTT COMES BACK HOME

22 March 2001 The Temple News

This weekend, at the Tower Theater, Philly’s biggest headliner, outside of Allen Iverson, will be coming home. Jill Scott, a North Philadelphia native, will be performing Friday and Saturday nights, with Kindred, a husband and