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Temple Update News Brief | August 13, 2020

August 14, 2020 Nicolle Elise Majette

Here are today’s headlines: The United States leads the global case count of COVID-19, passing 5 million cases As new and returning students start to move in, Temple students are invited to join campus organizations virtually for various events for Welcome Week Students will have the opportunity to receive free Temple masks for the upcoming semester Our weatherman Matt Silverman has your three-day forecast View More »

Contact Tracing Continues, #MaskUpPHL to Begin Selling Masks

August 13, 2020 Porter Deacon

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 »

TAUP’s Concerns Regarding Temple’s Fall Semester Plan

August 11, 2020 Jonathan C Burke

The 2020 Fall semester is just around the corner and while many are excited and eager to get back on campus, some professors are concerned about the administration’s reopening plans. View More »

COVID-19 Case Count Falls, Progress in Faster Results

August 11, 2020 Nicolle Elise Majette

In today’s press briefing, Mayor Jim Kenney says Philadelphia is making progress as case count decline Monday marked the five month anniversary of the first COVID-19 case reported in Philadelphia, and Mayor Kenney says Philadelphians have come a long way since then. View More »

Temple Update News Brief | August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020 Monica Logroño

Here are today’s headlines: – Temple Update’s Jonathan Burke spoke with Temple Association of University Professionals to get professors’ perspective on the upcoming semester – The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund is finding a bridge between the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic – Our weatherwoman Hannah Seewald is in Scotch Plains, New Jersey with your three-day forecast View More »

Tracking which FBS conferences are postponing Fall 2020 seasons

August 10, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

8:30 P.M. – For the time being, the Big 12 presidents have opted to continue to try and play sports this fall. View More »

Philadelphia Launches PHLConnectED Initiative

August 6, 2020 Porter Deacon

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 »

Temple Update News Brief | August 6 2020

August 6, 2020 Yu Chen

Here are today’s headlines: – Temple Update’s Matt Silverman has more on SEPTA’s health guidelines and restrictions – Temple’s student activities director talks about how you can connect with student orgs virtually – What you can expect for the upcoming football season – Nate Stanley is in Ocean City, New Jersey with your three-day forecast View More »

City Responds to Damage from Isaias’ Destructive Path

August 5, 2020 Madison Seitchik

Philadelphia and Philadelphia-area residents faced tough weather on Tuesday, facing heavy rain and harsh winds from tropical storm Isaias, resulting in destructive tornadoes and flooding. View More »

Philadelphia Showing Downward Trend in Coronavirus Cases

August 4, 2020 Megan F Walsh

There is positive news regarding the coronavirus outbreak in the Philadelphia. The Department of Public Health reports 106 new cases today, which is a lower rate of spread than the weeks before. View More »