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New Precautions for Study Abroad in Spring

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:59:21 +0000

COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of the travel industry this year. On October 15th the study abroad program in Oviedo, Spain was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns and that the moment there is still no decision about programs in Japan. Temple Update spoke with Education Abroad Manager of Outreach & Communication Suzanne Willever to find out what precautions the University is taking in order…

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Update Abroad: London’s Market Mile

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:15:28 +0000

Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown London lie the sights and sounds of Market Mile. On Sundays, four different markets, all within walking distance of one another, light up the east end. From bouquet buying to street snacking and street shopping, these markets show a different side of the city. “What’s so nice about the market here is that people with dreams which don’t necessarily have…

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Passyunk Avenue Comes to London

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:30:53 +0000

Passyunk Avenue is home to more than just a street name. In London, it is also a Philly-themed restaurant and bar that is bringing the classic cheesesteak to the UK. The restaurant was created by South Philly native JP Teti, a business owner who first gained recognition with the Liberty Cheesesteaks food truck in London’s Spitalfields market. Teti has been working hard for the last three…

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Live From London: An Update on the Westminster Attack

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 04:31:15 +0000

Our London correspondent Alexa Ross reports live from London with an update after a car was driven into a crowd at the Westminster Bridge. He managed to fatally stab another victim before he was shot and killed by British authorities. British Police identified 52-year old Khalid Masood as the assailant in the attack on the British Parliament. Alexa was at the Westminster Bridge just 24 hours…

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NFL Arrives in London

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:23:49 +0000

One of America’s most beloved sports is headed to London for a limited time, with NFL teams facing off at Wembley Stadium! The NLF is typically recognized as an American league; but it has gained a large following of dedicated fans in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. With people flying from Germany and the Netherlands just to see a real NFL game in person, Wembley Stadium hosted over 83…

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Update Abroad: Londoners React to U.S. Campaign

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:40:07 +0000

While American airwaves are covered in Election 2016 coverage, Update Abroad Reporter Kate Reilly spoke to a few Londoners about what they thought of the race for the oval. Several agreed that this election has got it’s fair share of outlandish antics, one Londoner even described it as “a show.” One believed that no real change will come to America however this election ends.

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A Philly “Phave” from Across the Pond

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:40:24 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, London has many more cultural foods than originally thought. However, one Philadelphia favorite has recently managed to earn ranks among all the rest – the cheesesteak. Liberty Cheesesteak is the first official Philadelphia cheesesteak in London because the traditional ingredients are not available in the United Kingdom. The company must make it’s own cheese…

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Owls Settle into New Nest

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:00:43 +0000

Temple Update’s Fall London correspondents, Kylie Winkler and Alison Boettlin, give you an inside look at Temple students’ new home in King’s Cross. See what the average day of an Owl abroad looks like and discover what it’s like to be a London commuter. Be sure to follow Kylie and Alison throughout the Fall 2015 semester for a closer look at life in London. …

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