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Philadelphians React to Derek Chauvin Verdict

April 25, 2021 Nicolle Elise Majette

Nearly a year later, chants for justice now turn into shouts of celebration. Across the country, people reacted to the news of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. View More »

Football players and coaches talk social justice

August 28, 2020 Jonathan C Burke

Aug. 28, 1963 – Thousands of people gathered at the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. View More »

City believes an increase in cases is probable amid protests

June 12, 2020 Nicolle Elise Majette

The Philadelphia Department of Health has confirmed an additional 121 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Philadelphia to 24,228. View More »

Mayor Kenney announces new agenda for police reforms

June 9, 2020 Hannah E Seewald

Mayor Kenney announced a new agenda for police reform on Tuesday in response to over 10 days of citywide protests calling for change. View More »

Temple Update News Brief | June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020 Ashley Mir

Today’s headlines: The fifth day of consecutive protests started off at Temple’s campus, our reporter Conall Smith has more Philadelphia will enter the yellow phase Friday, June 5th Temple announced Tuesday that the campus will reopen for Fall Semester Athletic Director Patrick Kraft is stepping down after 7 years Matt Silverman has your three-day forecast View More »

Temple Athletics Uses Social Media for Unified Fight Against Racism

June 4, 2020 Nathan Stanley

Following the death of George Floyd, the United States entered a national conversation about racism in society today. View More »

Mayor Gives Update on Ongoing Demonstrations Across the City, Voting, and Curfew

June 2, 2020 Nicolle Elise Majette

In response to protests that have occurred across the city, Mayor Jim Kenney says actions of violence will not be tolerated. View More »

Lo Último: 26 de febrero de 2020

February 26, 2020 Lianna Michelle Golden

Bienvenidos al primero episodio del semestre de Lo Último! Nuestras anclas Paulina Carr y Kristine Aponte están en el salón de noticias con desarollos sobre un estudiante de Temple que se murió acerca de campus, protestas en Filadelfia y un arzobispo nuevo. View More »

Protesters Vow to Keep Their Voices Heard

February 3, 2017 Alexis Donelle Johnson

Hundreds of protesters marched from Market Street to City Hall Thursday evening in what they called a “March Against Discrimination.” View More »

Trump protestors line Broad Street outside the Union League.

Trump Talks Foreign Policy at Union League of Philadelphia

September 8, 2016 Taggart M Houck

For the second time in less than a week, Presidential candidate Donald Trump visited Philadelphia — this time, at the Union League of Philadelphia in Center City. View More »