Emily Tobin – Temple Update

Thousands Protest Donald Trump at Republican Retreat in Philadelphia

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 03:46:27 +0000

Adding to the slew of massive protests happening since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, thousands of protesters gathered outside of the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, where President Trump was scheduled to speak to the GOP Congressional Retreat. Trump and other Republican congress members such as Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker Paul Ryan gathered in…

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Philadelphia OutFest 2016

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 19:44:43 +0000

Philadelphia has always been a key supporter of LGBT rights, and with October being LGBT History Month, it is no wonder the city held the largest National Coming Out Day event in the world. Being that National Coming Out Day falls on October 11, the city of Philadelphia held their 26th annual OutFest, a celebration for the LGBT community that honors coming out, all day on Sunday in the Gayborhood.

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Netflix Turns Philadelphia Into Stars Hollow, Connecticut

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 02:31:03 +0000

Promoting the revival of the early 2000s television show Gilmore Girls, Netflix took over three Philadelphia coffee shops early Wednesday morning. Three HubBub coffee shops were transformed into the diner frequently featured in the show, “Luke’s Diner.” Opening at 7 a.m., patrons were given free coffee, a t-shirt, and a keychain; all with pictures and quotes significant to the popular show.

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Bruce Springsteen Visits Free Library to Promote New Memoir

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 20:57:00 +0000

The world renowned rock start stopped by the Free Library of Philadelphia to promote his new book “Born to Run”, and catch up with some of his fans. The sold out event brought in 1,200 die hard Springsteen fans. For a mere $33, fans received an autographed copy of the memoir and a once in a lifetime chance to get a photo with The Boss. Hundreds upon hundreds of people lined the Free Library…

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