WHYY, StoryCorps and Temple University Partner to Celebrate and Collect Stories of Black Joy and Resilience

WHYY, StoryCorps and Temple University Partner to Celebrate and Collect Stories of Black Joy and Resilience

Public media station WHYY, StoryCorps and Temple University are delighted to announce their collaboration on an exciting new initiative, “Brightness in Black,” as part of StoryCorps’ 2024 Mobile Tour. This partnership aims to highlight and celebrate the richness of Black experiences through personal stories that showcase joy, resilience and cultural pride. The StoryCorp airstream is now open for appointments from its location on the campus of Temple University through September 6th.

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Glu Hospitality and Temple Announce New Restaurant for Former Draught Horse

Glu Hospitality and Temple Announce New Restaurant for Former Draught Horse

Glu Hospitality and Temple University are proud to announce a brand new modern grill and sports bar in the former home of The Draught Horse. The Peabody will make its grand debut this fall at 1431 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, on the west side of Broad Street. The 6,000 square foot space will have 40 seats at the bar and another 150 in the dining area. A large private dining space can hold 50 guests and be split into two for private parties. There will also be outdoor seating on Cecil B. Moore. The menu will feature American cuisine presented by Executive Chef Chino Chang with a wide variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, entrees and more. The drink menu will include signature and seasonal cocktails designed by Glu's award winning beverage team that is known for cocktails at Leda and the Swan, Vesper Center City and Figo. In addition to cocktails, look for ten draft lines pouring, plus bottles and cans, with craft beer, popular domestic selections, ciders, hard seltzers and more. The food and drink menus are designed to cater to students, faculty, family, alumni and neighbors. When opened, The Peabody will offer lunch, happy hour and dinner seven days a week, with weekend brunch service.

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