Author: Jake Zebley

UK Authorizes Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine for Emergency Use, Starting Distribution ‘Within Days’

December 2, 2020 Jake Zebley

British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus that’s backed by rigorous science and taking a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic. View More »

How Temple’s Credit/No Credit Grading System Works

December 1, 2020 Jake Zebley

Temple University announced in early November, the re-introduction of the credit/no credit grading option for the Fall 2020 semester. View More »

Philadelphia Officials Cut Off Indoor Dining, Restrict Gatherings as Virus Cases Skyrocket

November 16, 2020 Jake Zebley

COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia and the rest of Pennsylvania are increasing at an alarming rate. “The epidemic is approaching its worst,” City Health Commissioner Dr. View More »

City Asks for Patience On, After Election Day in Open Letter to Philadelphia

November 2, 2020 Jake Zebley

Election Day 2020 in Philadelphia is already one for the history books. The widespread use of mail-in and absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused worry in some voters across the nation who want to make sure their votes are counted. View More »

Temple Announces Plans and COVID-19 Testing Expansion For Spring 2021 Semester

November 2, 2020 Jake Zebley

Temple University has announced their class plans as well as a more ambitious and comprehensive COVID-19 testing program for the Spring 2021 semester on Monday. View More »

Curfew in Place for Philadelphia as Governor Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency

October 28, 2020 Jake Zebley

Mayor Jim Kenney is enacting a city-wide curfew as Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signs a proclamation of emergency disaster in response to the protesting, civil unrest and looting that has occurred after the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. View More »