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Philadelphia’s Upcoming District Attorney Race

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 22:21:59 +0000

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. Dugan says his focus is on ensuring that criminals are held responsible for their actions. “It’s all about accountability and prosecuting the bad guys,” Dugan said. “I think that would help Temple as…

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Septa Asks to Extend Inspection Deadline

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:41:43 +0000

(10_31_25 A Temple Update Update: SEPTA has received an extension of the inspection deadline. The new inspection deadline is November 14.) The Federal Railroad Administration gave SEPTA thirty days to inspect all two hundred twenty-three Silverliner IV railcars. SEPTA has not finished all of the rail cars. As the deadline approaches, commuters are worried they might have to wait longer.

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Kensington Derby and Arts Festival

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:32:56 +0000

Since 2007, the Kinetic Sculpture Derby has brought local artists and businesses together, strengthening the neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington. For racer Chris Nappi, the event is an essential part of living in the area. “We used to be patrons of this every year, and every year we were like ‘man, it would be so cool to be in that’. And then, three years ago, we were like, Why don’…

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Trunks, Treats, and Temple!

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:50:39 +0000

Temple University had its fourth annual Trunk or Treat event with Paul L. View More » ]]>

Community Engagement Learning Initiative

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:58:47 +0000

Office of Community Impact and Civic Engagement have created a new university-wide initiative to bridge the university with the North Philadelphia Community. View More » ]]>

Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for Temple Students

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:59:17 +0000

Grace Zweitzig loves to cook. One of her favorite meals is pasta — gluten-free, of course. “I can’t eat regular pasta,” Zweitzig said. “It’s stressful because you don’t want to think about where your next meal is going to come from.” Zweitzig uses SNAP, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to pay for groceries. But with a government shutdown looming…

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SEPTA Rail Riders Frustrated by Delays, Cancellations

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:06:17 +0000

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. Those inspections have led to widespread delays across the system, and riders say they’re paying the price. SEPTA says safety remains the priority and that work is underway…

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Cityside Pumpkin Patch Debuts In Philly

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:06:25 +0000

At the Cityside Pumpkin Patch, it’s no tricks, just treats, turning Philadelphia into a wonderland of pumpkins, potions, and picture-perfect views. Located at Liberty Point on the waterfront, this Halloween extravaganza runs from October 23 to November 29. With over 4,000 pumpkins arriving each week, Liberty Point has transformed into a Halloween hot spot. This immersive experience is…

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Temple Responds to Student Visa Issues

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:48:00 +0000

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. “I would advise any international student who feels that she or he is not receiving sufficient support to speak with me specifically…

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Temple Tennis Community Clinic

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:09:07 +0000

Starting at the beginning of October, the men’s tennis team partnered with the Temple University Department of Public Safety for a weekly clinic for students at Dunbar Elementary School. Now, a few weeks into the clinic, athletes are already seeing major improvements. Maj Najvirt Kolaric, a junior tennis player, is one of the athletes behind teaching the students. He says: “I think they…

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