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Lynne Barrett: Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneer

October 20, 2014 Scott S Weiss

Philadelphians of a certain age may remember Howard “Happy the Clown” Jones, Pete Boyle, Bill “Wee Willie” Webber, and newsmen Gunnar Back and John Facenda all pioneers of television broadcasting from the 1940s through 1960s. View More »

Council Proposes Bill To Hold Landlords, University Accountable For Students

October 17, 2014 Melissa A Steininger

A new ordinance proposed by Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke could hold the universities and landlords accountable for students’ behavior off-campus. View More »

President Neil Theobald, Credit: Facebook

Temple’s First State of the University Address

October 17, 2014 Rebeccah A Hendrickson

President Neil Theobald gave the first State of the University Address to the Faculty Senate and other administration October 14, 2014. View More »

Breakfast With The Candidates

October 16, 2014 Nicholas A Cutrona

Supporters lined the sidewalks and the stage was set for breakfast with the candidates. KYW Newsradio Special Contributor Larry Kane moderated the debate between sitting Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett and the democratic challenger who hopes to unseat him Tom Wolf. View More »

SEPTA Tests New Fare System

October 16, 2014 Maurita V Salkey

New technology will soon be replacing tokens as SEPTA prepares for a massive upgrade on its payment system. View More »

Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk Makes A Splash

October 16, 2014 Conner J. Barkon

After $18 million and almost two-and-a-half years, the people of Philadelphia no longer have to travel to the Jersey Shore to take a stroll on the boardwalk. View More »

Film Festival Opens

October 16, 2014 Grace C Chimel

Philadelphia is getting a taste of arts and culture starting this October 16. The 23rd annual Philadelphia Film Festival kicks off with the premier of Birdman, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, and St. View More »

Students Abroad Experience First Tokyo Typhoon Season

October 16, 2014 Jeseamy Muentes

Temple Update has had several reporters and contributors who studied away or abroad this year, this is the account of Reporter Joshua Martin-Corrales and his experience with typhoon season in Japan. View More »

“Pharmacists are more than just behind the counter.”

October 16, 2014 Phil Alain Dupont

October is National Pharmacy month and Temple’s been helping to promote it through its annual Health Fair at the Student Center. View More »

Tyler School of Art MFA Open Studio Day

October 15, 2014 Lucille D Wells

The Tyler School of Art hosted it’s 3rd annual Master of Fine Arts Open Studio Day this past weekend at Temple University. View More »