Tag: #Philly

Temple Diamond Marching Band Stars in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

December 4, 2025 Christian Lee

The Diamond Marching Band braved the cold streets of New York City on Thanksgiving Day as part of a once-in-a-lifetime performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. View More »

Independence Hall Closed, Liberty Bell Open

November 21, 2025 Christian Lee

After a 42-day closure caused by the federal government shutdown, the Liberty Bell has reopened to visitors, but just as one major historic site welcomes guests back, another is temporarily closing its doors. View More »

Philadelphia Democrats Celebrate on Election Night

November 6, 2025 Christian Lee

Philadelphia Democrats gathered at their Spring Garden headquarters Tuesday night to watch election results come in. View More »

Philadelphia’s Upcoming District Attorney Race

November 1, 2025 Christian Lee

Current Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is facing a familiar challenger this election season — Pat Dugan, who’s making accountability and public safety central to his campaign. View More »

Septa Asks to Extend Inspection Deadline

October 31, 2025 Sujan Upreti

(10_31_25 A Temple Update Update: SEPTA has received an extension of the inspection deadline. The new inspection deadline is November 14.) View More »

Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for Temple Students

October 23, 2025 Christian Lee

Grace Zweitzig loves to cook. One of her favorite meals is pasta — gluten-free, of course. View More »

SEPTA Rail Riders Frustrated by Delays, Cancellations

October 23, 2025 Aidan Theodore Cairns

Regional Rail riders say constant delays have become part of their daily routine. SEPTA says it’s because of federal safety inspections on its 50-year-old Silverliner IV trains, following several fires. View More »

Temple Responds to Student Visa Issues

October 17, 2025 Sujan Upreti

Temple University’s Assistant Vice President of International Services, Martyn Miller, spoke to Temple Update from the streets of Dubai, where he addressed the concerns that international students were having with visa delays and university support. View More »

Temple Receives Largest Donation in University History

October 16, 2025 Christian Lee

“This is a great day for Temple,” said University President John Fry. And it was. Temple University announced that the College of Public Health will now be known as the Barnett College of Public Health, following a $55 million gift from donor and Temple alumnus Christopher Barnett — the largest donation in university history. View More »

Panda Fest Returns to Philadelphia

October 9, 2025 Christian Lee

What’s black and white and has delicious food all over? If you guessed Panda Fest, you’d be correct. View More »