Sofiya Ballin(215) 854-5054With Grammy nominees, DASH program aims to develop Philly's next entertainment leadersDASH, a program that gives students opportunities to learn about a variety of fields within the entertainment industry, partners with the school district to present "Songwriting 101."Sofiya Ballin Nov. 10, 2017Link copied to clipboardVandalized Jewish cemetery in Philly restored after donors give $300KDamaged monuments are back in place at Mount Carmel Cemetery and more are being restored thanks to the donations.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 23, 2017Link copied to clipboardHow to help? Across the Philly region communities come together for Mexico's quake victimsAcross the region, people want to help those hurt by the earthquake - especially those with personal ties to Mexico.Barbara Boyer and Sofiya Ballin Sept. 20, 2017Link copied to clipboardMeek Mill joins Jay-Z, Run the Jewels call out the Philly FOP and more of what you missed from Made in America Day TwoMore from Made in AmericaDan DeLuca, Sofiya Ballin, and Nick Vadala Sept. 3, 2017Link copied to clipboardWhy this Temple student is organizing a march for black women: 'They matter'Nineteen-year-old India Fenner organized "A March for Black Women," which is set to begin at City Hall on Friday.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 19, 2017Link copied to clipboardAmber Rose's comments about Philly women made her look like a hypocriteIt may be a while before Amber Rose can come back to Philly.Sofiya Ballin July 28, 2017Link copied to clipboardPhilly singer-songwriter Darius Coleman wants to serenade you (and share it with his 12,000 followers)"A gentle, kind word, smile, or, in this case, a serenade … could really mean a lot more to somebody than you even thought it could."Sofiya Ballin July 26, 2017Link copied to clipboardProtests return to Thomas Paine Plaza; this time, against Trump/Pence, not RizzoOrganized by RefuseFascism.org, Saturday protests were planned in cities and towns across the country.Sofiya Ballin Nov. 4, 2017Link copied to clipboardWyclef Jean visits Temple hip-hop class: 'The new innovators are in this room'He recently released his first album in eight years.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 14, 2017Link copied to clipboardCan Philadelphia get 2,500 bamboo bikes for Ghana?This week, African Bicycle Contribution Foundation, has launched its Three-City U.S. Tour making stops in Philadelphia, NYC and Washington, D.C.Sofiya Ballin Sept. 19, 2017Link copied to clipboardCall it Mud in America: J. Cole underwhelms and what else you may have missed from Made in America Day OneFollow here for all your Made in America needsDan DeLuca, Sofiya Ballin, and Nick Vadala Sept. 2, 2017Link copied to clipboardPhilly teacher tells students to 'push through,' inspires global mantra and Gap commercialJasmyn Wright's daily class mantra inspires educators, parents across the globe.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 8, 2017Link copied to clipboardPolice: Thief burglarizes mosque twice, escapes on bikeThe Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a man who has burglarized a mosque twice and escaped on two wheels.Sofiya Ballin July 27, 2017Link copied to clipboardHOODSTOCK fest brings together art, music, and food freedomThis Saturday, Urban Creators will host the fourth annual HOODSTOCK Festival at Life DO Grow Farm, an urban farm in North Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin July 21, 2017Link copied to clipboardCardi B gets engaged at Power 99's Powerhouse Concert in PhillyFans came to see a concert and got to watch a proposal as an added feature.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 28, 2017Link copied to clipboardGood, bad or non-existent: '100 Other Halves' explores women's relationships with their dadsKyshon Johnson, 22, created 100 Other Halves to explore women's relationships with their fathers.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 6, 2017Link copied to clipboardBehind Philly's 'The Made Man' event is a made woman.The national tour of events dedicated to honoring black male leaders comes to Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin Sept. 8, 2017Link copied to clipboardIn Philly, a march with a message: 'Black women matter'India Fenner skipped the big Women's March in January. "I didn't believe it was quite for black women."Sofiya Ballin Aug. 25, 2017Link copied to clipboardCNN's Van Jones sits down with Meek Mill during We Rise TourJones, host of CNN's "Messy Truth," is traveling the country and stopped at the Fillmore Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 4, 2017Link copied to clipboardPush on to name Philly street after 'Smokin' Joe' FrazierHis daughter has launched a petition to have Glenwood Avenue renamed Joe Frazier Boulevard.Sofiya Ballin July 26, 2017Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
With Grammy nominees, DASH program aims to develop Philly's next entertainment leadersDASH, a program that gives students opportunities to learn about a variety of fields within the entertainment industry, partners with the school district to present "Songwriting 101."Sofiya Ballin Nov. 10, 2017Link copied to clipboard
With Grammy nominees, DASH program aims to develop Philly's next entertainment leadersDASH, a program that gives students opportunities to learn about a variety of fields within the entertainment industry, partners with the school district to present "Songwriting 101."Sofiya Ballin Nov. 10, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Vandalized Jewish cemetery in Philly restored after donors give $300KDamaged monuments are back in place at Mount Carmel Cemetery and more are being restored thanks to the donations.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 23, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Vandalized Jewish cemetery in Philly restored after donors give $300KDamaged monuments are back in place at Mount Carmel Cemetery and more are being restored thanks to the donations.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 23, 2017Link copied to clipboard
How to help? Across the Philly region communities come together for Mexico's quake victimsAcross the region, people want to help those hurt by the earthquake - especially those with personal ties to Mexico.Barbara Boyer and Sofiya Ballin Sept. 20, 2017Link copied to clipboard
How to help? Across the Philly region communities come together for Mexico's quake victimsAcross the region, people want to help those hurt by the earthquake - especially those with personal ties to Mexico.Barbara Boyer and Sofiya Ballin Sept. 20, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Meek Mill joins Jay-Z, Run the Jewels call out the Philly FOP and more of what you missed from Made in America Day TwoMore from Made in AmericaDan DeLuca, Sofiya Ballin, and Nick Vadala Sept. 3, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Meek Mill joins Jay-Z, Run the Jewels call out the Philly FOP and more of what you missed from Made in America Day TwoMore from Made in AmericaDan DeLuca, Sofiya Ballin, and Nick Vadala Sept. 3, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Why this Temple student is organizing a march for black women: 'They matter'Nineteen-year-old India Fenner organized "A March for Black Women," which is set to begin at City Hall on Friday.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 19, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Why this Temple student is organizing a march for black women: 'They matter'Nineteen-year-old India Fenner organized "A March for Black Women," which is set to begin at City Hall on Friday.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 19, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Amber Rose's comments about Philly women made her look like a hypocriteIt may be a while before Amber Rose can come back to Philly.Sofiya Ballin July 28, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Amber Rose's comments about Philly women made her look like a hypocriteIt may be a while before Amber Rose can come back to Philly.Sofiya Ballin July 28, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Philly singer-songwriter Darius Coleman wants to serenade you (and share it with his 12,000 followers)"A gentle, kind word, smile, or, in this case, a serenade … could really mean a lot more to somebody than you even thought it could."Sofiya Ballin July 26, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Philly singer-songwriter Darius Coleman wants to serenade you (and share it with his 12,000 followers)"A gentle, kind word, smile, or, in this case, a serenade … could really mean a lot more to somebody than you even thought it could."Sofiya Ballin July 26, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Protests return to Thomas Paine Plaza; this time, against Trump/Pence, not RizzoOrganized by RefuseFascism.org, Saturday protests were planned in cities and towns across the country.Sofiya Ballin Nov. 4, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Protests return to Thomas Paine Plaza; this time, against Trump/Pence, not RizzoOrganized by RefuseFascism.org, Saturday protests were planned in cities and towns across the country.Sofiya Ballin Nov. 4, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Wyclef Jean visits Temple hip-hop class: 'The new innovators are in this room'He recently released his first album in eight years.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 14, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Wyclef Jean visits Temple hip-hop class: 'The new innovators are in this room'He recently released his first album in eight years.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 14, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Can Philadelphia get 2,500 bamboo bikes for Ghana?This week, African Bicycle Contribution Foundation, has launched its Three-City U.S. Tour making stops in Philadelphia, NYC and Washington, D.C.Sofiya Ballin Sept. 19, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Can Philadelphia get 2,500 bamboo bikes for Ghana?This week, African Bicycle Contribution Foundation, has launched its Three-City U.S. Tour making stops in Philadelphia, NYC and Washington, D.C.Sofiya Ballin Sept. 19, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Call it Mud in America: J. Cole underwhelms and what else you may have missed from Made in America Day OneFollow here for all your Made in America needsDan DeLuca, Sofiya Ballin, and Nick Vadala Sept. 2, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Call it Mud in America: J. Cole underwhelms and what else you may have missed from Made in America Day OneFollow here for all your Made in America needsDan DeLuca, Sofiya Ballin, and Nick Vadala Sept. 2, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Philly teacher tells students to 'push through,' inspires global mantra and Gap commercialJasmyn Wright's daily class mantra inspires educators, parents across the globe.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 8, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Philly teacher tells students to 'push through,' inspires global mantra and Gap commercialJasmyn Wright's daily class mantra inspires educators, parents across the globe.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 8, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Police: Thief burglarizes mosque twice, escapes on bikeThe Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a man who has burglarized a mosque twice and escaped on two wheels.Sofiya Ballin July 27, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Police: Thief burglarizes mosque twice, escapes on bikeThe Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a man who has burglarized a mosque twice and escaped on two wheels.Sofiya Ballin July 27, 2017Link copied to clipboard
HOODSTOCK fest brings together art, music, and food freedomThis Saturday, Urban Creators will host the fourth annual HOODSTOCK Festival at Life DO Grow Farm, an urban farm in North Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin July 21, 2017Link copied to clipboard
HOODSTOCK fest brings together art, music, and food freedomThis Saturday, Urban Creators will host the fourth annual HOODSTOCK Festival at Life DO Grow Farm, an urban farm in North Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin July 21, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Cardi B gets engaged at Power 99's Powerhouse Concert in PhillyFans came to see a concert and got to watch a proposal as an added feature.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 28, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Cardi B gets engaged at Power 99's Powerhouse Concert in PhillyFans came to see a concert and got to watch a proposal as an added feature.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 28, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Good, bad or non-existent: '100 Other Halves' explores women's relationships with their dadsKyshon Johnson, 22, created 100 Other Halves to explore women's relationships with their fathers.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 6, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Good, bad or non-existent: '100 Other Halves' explores women's relationships with their dadsKyshon Johnson, 22, created 100 Other Halves to explore women's relationships with their fathers.Sofiya Ballin Oct. 6, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Behind Philly's 'The Made Man' event is a made woman.The national tour of events dedicated to honoring black male leaders comes to Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin Sept. 8, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Behind Philly's 'The Made Man' event is a made woman.The national tour of events dedicated to honoring black male leaders comes to Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin Sept. 8, 2017Link copied to clipboard
In Philly, a march with a message: 'Black women matter'India Fenner skipped the big Women's March in January. "I didn't believe it was quite for black women."Sofiya Ballin Aug. 25, 2017Link copied to clipboard
In Philly, a march with a message: 'Black women matter'India Fenner skipped the big Women's March in January. "I didn't believe it was quite for black women."Sofiya Ballin Aug. 25, 2017Link copied to clipboard
CNN's Van Jones sits down with Meek Mill during We Rise TourJones, host of CNN's "Messy Truth," is traveling the country and stopped at the Fillmore Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 4, 2017Link copied to clipboard
CNN's Van Jones sits down with Meek Mill during We Rise TourJones, host of CNN's "Messy Truth," is traveling the country and stopped at the Fillmore Philadelphia.Sofiya Ballin Aug. 4, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Push on to name Philly street after 'Smokin' Joe' FrazierHis daughter has launched a petition to have Glenwood Avenue renamed Joe Frazier Boulevard.Sofiya Ballin July 26, 2017Link copied to clipboard
Push on to name Philly street after 'Smokin' Joe' FrazierHis daughter has launched a petition to have Glenwood Avenue renamed Joe Frazier Boulevard.Sofiya Ballin July 26, 2017Link copied to clipboard
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