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Where You Can Donate This Socially-Distanced Holiday Season
The holiday season is normally a time when people around Philadelphia give back to their communities with money, food, and clothing donations. View More »
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More Hybrid Courses, Enhanced Testing Next Semester
Lots of changes are on the way next semester, including a new blended class structure different from what students experienced in the fall. View More »
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Some Professors Cancelling Election Day Classes
With no official cancellation of classes on Election Day from Temple administration, some professors are cancelling or altering their classes to help students get to the polls on November 3. View More »
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How to Get Tested for COVID-19, On or Off Campus
As classes have moved online and some students have moved back home, those living on or near campus can still get tested for COVID-19, but might have trouble finding available appointments. View More »
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Contact Tracing Continues, #MaskUpPHL to Begin Selling Masks
In Thursday’s press briefing, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced 185 new cases of coronavirus in the city of Philadelphia, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 31,190. View More »
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Philadelphia Launches PHLConnectED Initiative
Mayor Jim Kenney stated that Philadelphia has launched an initiative to help students in the area access necessary technology for the upcoming school year. View More »
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Philadelphia Contact Tracing Program Underway
In Tuesday’s press briefing, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced that there are 142 new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 29,945. View More »
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Health Commissioner Discusses Safety Guidelines Amid Citywide Reopenings
In Thursday’s press briefing, the Department of Public Health announced that there has been an increase in daily case counts in the past week. View More »
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Gyms to Reopen in Philadelphia Area, Schools Finalize Plans for Fall
In Thursday’s press briefing, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced there are 157 new cases of COVID-19 in Philadelphia, bringing the total number of cases in the city to 28,024. View More »
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Mayor’s Office Announces Citywide “Mask Up” Campaign
Mayor Jim Kenney announced Thursday that the City of Philadelphia is launching a citywide “Mask Up” campaign to remind residents to wear masks in public. View More »