Philadelphia – Temple Update

Professor Edward Trayes Retires

December 13, 2019 Claudia Murtha

Edward Trayes has been a professor at Temple University since the start of the start of the School of Media and Communication in 1967 He has dedicated his life to teaching students, and after 52 years at Temple he is retiring. View More »

A Temple Update Guide to Finals Stress

December 5, 2019 Lianna Golden

It’s no secret some students get a little stressed during these final days of the semester. View More »

The Universoul Circus Returns

December 5, 2019 Nordea Lewis

Nestled between 52nd and Park Ave near Fairmont Park, you’ll find the circus with soul. For the past twenty years, during the Thanksgiving holiday, The Universoul Circus has been traveling to Philadelphia, to bring fun and entertainment to the city. View More »

New Voting Machines Debut in Pennsylvania

November 5, 2019 Madison Seitchik

Philadelphia voters have their first introduction to Pennsylvania’s new voting machines. Temple Update’s Madison Seitchik reports. View More »

Election Night: Mayor Kenney Wins

November 5, 2019 Susan Thomas

Incumbent Democratic Mayor Jim Kenney has been declared the 99th Mayor of Philadelphia just after 10pm. View More »

Behind the Scenes of the Tamron Hall Show

October 30, 2019 Claudia Murtha

Temple University Alumnus Tamron Hall is the host of a new talk show that premiered on September 9th, 2019. View More »

Increase Rate of STDS in Philadelphia

October 27, 2019 Nordea Lewis

With Philadelphia being one of the largest cities in the United States, it is known for many things, but according to new statistics from the CDC, the city could also be known for its high STD rate. View More »

Knights Crush Temple’s Championship Hopes

October 27, 2019 Donovan Hugel

The Temple Owls came into Saturday night’s matchup against the UCF Knights with conference championship implications on the line. View More »

John Oates Returns to Temple

October 24, 2019 Claudia Murtha

Klein College Alumnus John Oates came back to Temple’s campus with his long-time industry colleagues Anthony Aquilato, David Haskell and Phil Nicolo to talk to students about a “Day in the Life” on tour. View More »

A Haunt for a Good Cause

October 24, 2019 Niccolas Uff

Terror Behind the Walls is the largest haunted Halloween season attraction in the country, located just a short distance from Temple University’s main campus. View More »