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Temple Diamond Marching Band Stars in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Christian Lee — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:12:01 +0000

The Diamond Marching Band braved the cold streets of New York City on Thanksgiving Day as part of a once-in-a-lifetime performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. View More »

Temple Issues a Timely Warning On Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Lauren Haley Morris — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:58:29 +0000

Before Thanksgiving break, Temple Students received an email from Temple University Office of Public Safety informing students of credible reports of sexual misconduct on Temple’s Main Campus. The email states the incident took place “one during a social event in a residence hall and a second incident at an off-campus location, potentially involving the same suspect who was positively…

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Philly Zoo’s Luminature

Anthony Roscioli — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:54:53 +0000

“Over a million lights, different zones as you saw earlier, and it’s,it’s just a great show every year,” said Patrick McMaster, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Philadelphia Zoo. The 6th Annual Luminature kicked off late November at the Philadelphia Zoo, with a little over a million lights, interactive characters, and merch. It’s the perfect way to jump-start your holiday.

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Independence Hall Closed, Liberty Bell Open

Christian Lee — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:08:58 +0000

After a 42-day closure caused by the federal government shutdown, the Liberty Bell has reopened to visitors, but just as one major historic site welcomes guests back, another is temporarily closing its doors. Independence Hall has announced a two-month shutdown as preparations begin for America’s 250th anniversary. For many tourists, Philadelphia’s historic landmarks are more than just…

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Campus Cooking Class Creates Connections

Jesse Aaron Kosierowski — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:22:09 +0000

In a collaboration between the Residence Hall Association, Temple Dining, the Barnett College of Public Health, and the Aramark Community Teaching Kitchen, Temple students came together for a first-of-its-kind, hands-on cooking experience. View More »

Continued Impact of SNAP Benefit Delays

Dylan Steinberg — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:12:40 +0000

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has entered its third week of delays as a result of the US government shutdown. View More »

Carver High to Temple U.

Shayla Cotterman — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:00:07 +0000

As high school seniors start making their college decisions, some students at Carver High School of Engineering and Science aren’t looking far, just a few blocks down the road to Temple University. Carver Principle Darryl Johnson says Temple is a popular choice among students. That interest is partly thanks to a new college mentorship program started by Temple Police Officer Leroy…

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Philadelphia Democrats Celebrate on Election Night

Christian Lee — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:00:17 +0000

Philadelphia Democrats gathered at their Spring Garden headquarters Tuesday night to watch election results come in. Jim Harrity, a Councilmember At-Large and member of the Democratic National Committee, said statewide judicial races were a major focus. “We’re especially happy about the statewide judges, because that was what the real question was about.

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Missed SNAP Benefits

Connor Magee — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:41:20 +0000

As the government shutdown continues, many students and people around the North Philadelphia community are left wondering what their game plan is if they are missing or were to miss their food stamps. Ella Mckay says, “I am primarily financially independent here on my own.” Ella is a senior and works on top of her class schedule. She missed her SNAP benefits on November 1st. Now she’s having…

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Contract Agreement Avoids Security Strike

Jesse Aaron Kosierowski — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:08:44 +0000

After this story was filed, Allied Universal and SEIU 32BJ reached an agreement on a new contract for Temple University security. The newly ratified four-year contract secures wage increases, up to 29.41% for officers currently at the minimum rate, and $4/hr raises for those above the minimum, along with improved training and more PTO days. A public safety concern looms over Philadelphia as…

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