Philadelphia – The Temp

Temple Seniors React to a Senior Year Cut Short

Kenneth Cooper — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:03:25 +0000

On a weekday afternoon in the spring, students at Temple University would usually bask under the sun on Beury Beach and enjoy the company of their friends. However, that tradition has been placed on hold due to the closure of campus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While underclassmen will more than likely have a chance to experience this once more, seniors attending Temple University…

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Center City: Always Take a Moment to Check on Your Friends and Their Mental Health

Holly Martin — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:02:07 +0000

On September 10th, Taylor D’Amico made a post on social media for Suicide Awareness Day. D’Amico was tired of posing as a happy outgoing person on social media, and says it was time for her to let people know what was really going on. I have know Taylor for years, and I was absolutely heartbroken to see my friend was struggling. I visited with Briana Bogue who is a therapist for Council for…

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Wissahickon Park: Find the Cave of Kelpius on Your Next Hike

Holly Martin — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:41:41 +0000

Johannes Kelpius settled in Philadelphia in 1694 after leaving his home of Romania. Kelpius found his way to Philadelphia by reading the bible, in the Book of Revelation, that descries listening to the woman of the wilderness. He discovered that he needed to wait for God, and the end of the world, in the beautiful wilderness of the Wissahickon Park. Kelpius built a home in the park as well as a…

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Northern Liberties: See Artists Compete at the 5th Annual Philadelphia Alternative Taxidermy Competition

Holly Martin — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:03:11 +0000

The Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor presented their 5th Annual Philadelphia Alternative Taxidermy Competition at the Ruba Club in Northern Liberties. Contestants of all skill levels were able to show off their works and tell the judges a little about their piece. Once the doors opened you could not find an empty seat in the house. Everyone gathered at the stage to look at all the unique works.

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Effects of green spaces on mental health and at-risk youth

Yanuara Ramirez — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:22:34 +0000

By: Yanuara Ramirez Living in an urban environment can be hectic and stressful. Green spaces might be hard to come by, especially in lower income communities. The University of Pennsylvania published a study this year that for the first time was able to quantify the positive effects of green spaces in a community on the residents’ mental health. The study, titled “Effects of Greening Vacant…

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Southwest Philly: A Community Bustling with West African Culture

Jared Johnson — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:57:52 +0000

PHILADELPHIA — In Southwest Philadelphia, along the stretch of Woodland Avenue, from around 45th to 67th St., there is a bustling and diverse community of immigrants from West Africa who have made this city their home. Walking down Woodland Avenue, one cannot help but notice the flags hanging from every street light, representing every country of Africa. Likewise…

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Building Community through Urban Farming

Yanuara Ramirez — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:38:09 +0000

By: Yanuara Ramirez While it may not seem like the ideal place to farm, Philadelphia’s urban farming movement has grown over the years. In vacant lots and available spaces, community members and non-profit organizations have built dozens of community gardens and farms. While city agriculture is not efficient enough to feed large populations, the purpose of these farms and gardens is to…

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Farm to Families Brings Fresh Food to Philly

Pariss D Briggs — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 05:49:23 +0000

Farm to Families is an initiative that provides boxes of fresh produce to the families of North Philadelphia. Now under the St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children, the program brings high quality and organic food to people who would otherwise have limited access to such items. Each week, Farm to Families receives boxes of produce from farms in Lancaster County. They work with local farmers…

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Farmer’s Markets Around Philadelphia

Diana Shalenkova — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 20:50:49 +0000

Everyone knows food tastes better when it’s fresh and locally sourced, but living in an urban environment makes it difficult to come across such luxuries. Here’s three farmer’s markets around Philadelphia that can help satisfy your fresh food desires. Clark Park Farmer’s Market Open year-round, this farmer’s market boasts not only produce vendors, but also specialty vendors that sell soup…

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