Brian P Ziff – Temple Update

Jurassic World Exhibit Comes to the Franklin Institute

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:34:52 +0000

The Jurassic World Exhibit has come roaring into Philadelphia. The Franklin Institute is now home to the exhibit’s North American debut after its successful run at the Melbourne Museum in Australia earlier this year. Inspired by the 2015 blockbuster hit, Jurassic World takes visitors to the island of Isla Nublar to see some of their favorite extinct creatures.

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2016 Election Day Campaigning Comes to an End

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 23:24:26 +0000

After months of campaigning, Election Day 2016 is finally here. Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton continued their push to sway voters through the final day of the election. Both have given several radio interviews in battleground states throughout the day. President Obama spent part of Election Day urging citizens to vote and pushing for Secretary Clinton in a series of…

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Election 2016: The Montgomery County Republican Committee

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:12:06 +0000

Election Day is less than two weeks away and the political campaign season has hit a fever pitch. Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania’s largest, has historically swung Democratic and this year most likely will be no exception: 77% of registered voters in Philadelphia registered as Democrats, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. However, in neighboring Montgomery County that margin…

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Ride-Sharing Services Uber, Lyft, in Legal Limbo

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:09:56 +0000

Ride-Sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are once again in legal limbo within the city of Philadelphia. Uber successfully appealed a cease and desist order and is now operating in the city without any type of legislation and Lyft is following its lead. Even though published reports say the Philadelphia Parking Authority still intends to enforce the ride-sharing ban despite Uber’s successful…

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Pennsylvania Voter Registration Deadline This Week

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:02:48 +0000

For people who haven’t registered to vote in the upcoming election, time is running out. The deadline for Pennsylvania residents to register to vote is October 11th. Eligible residents can register online by clicking here. In addition, blank voter registration forms can be downloaded from the site, filled out and either mailed or dropped off at the appropriate county voter registration office.

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Campus Political Organizations Hope to Inspire Students to Get Out and Vote

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:45:53 +0000

Following the first 2016 Presidential Debate, election season is in full swing nation-wide. Many Temple students are inspired to light a political fire on campus, including student fellows and volunteers working with the Democratic Party of Pennsylvania. “I think that is one of the great gifts of Democracy, anyone can get involved at any point of their life,” freshman volunteer Collin Wardius…

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