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Philadelphia holds a vigil at LOVE Park in memory of the lives lost in the attacks in Paris.

Philadelphia Holds Vigil for Victims in Paris Attacks

November 14, 2015Benjamin Michael Otte

In memory of the 129 lives that were lost to the acts of terrorism in the city of Paris, France, Philadelphia held a vigil at LOVE Park Saturday. The vigil View More »

Temple Student Takes Stand for Bike Advocacy

November 12, 2015Benjamin Michael Otte and Phil Alain Dupont

South Philadelphia resident and Temple student Travis Southard does not spend his commute in a car, but on a bicycle. As one of the ten most populated cities, Philadelphia has the View More »

Philadelphia Named First American World Heritage City

November 9, 2015Alexa Ross

Philadelphia made world history and joined the ranks of 266 other cities around the world as America’s first World Heritage City following a vote at the XIII World Congress of the View More »

Landslide Victory for Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney, Poor Voter Turnout

November 5, 2015Phil Alain Dupont

Philadelphia has a new mayor. Former City Councilman Jim Kenney won in a landslide victory against Republican candidate Melissa Murray Bailey on Nov. 3. His victory was called early on, with less View More »

Reporter interviews candidate melissa murray bailey about concession speech.

Exclusive Interview with Melissa Murray Bailey

November 4, 2015Tennyson D Coleman

Temple Update’s Tennyson Coleman interviews Mayoral Candidate Melissa Murray Bailey (R) after the November 3 election. At the United Republicans Club in Old City, Bailey gave a concession speech thanking View More »

James Kenney making a victory speech in old city philadelphia

Victory and Defeat of #NextMayorPHL

November 4, 2015Eve C Siconolfi

Philadelphia city councilman and now Mayor-elect Jim Kenney gives his victory speech just before nine o’clock Tuesday night a the Democratic headquarters in Old City at the National Museum of American View More »

Jim Kenney Elected as Mayor of Philadelphia

November 3, 2015Eve C Siconolfi

Former councilman Jim Kenney has won the title of Mayor of Philadelphia, defeating Republican Marissa Murray Bailey in a landslide vote. Kenney will take the place of current mayor, Democrat Michael View More »

ESPN Anchors Get Ready for GameDay in Philadelphia

October 30, 2015Rebeccah A Hendrickson

College GameDay is in Philadelphia to cover Temple football for the first time ever. The SportsDesk’s Bri Hofsass talks to the famed ESPN anchors about their thoughts on Saturday’s program.

Behind the Scenes of: Terror Behind the Walls

October 29, 2015Justin R. Ruppert

Walk down Fairmount Avenue, and you may run into some gruesome faces whether you paid to or not. The scariest time of year is fast approaching, and people from across View More »

Philadelphia Music Alliance Hosts Walk of Fame Gala for new Inductees

Phila. Musicians Inducted into Walk of Fame

October 27, 2015Hannah Lea McComsey

The Philadelphia Music Alliance hosted its sold-out Walk of Fame gala at the Fillmore on Monday night, inducting seven local musical stars into the group of esteemed honorees. Founded in 1986, View More »