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

Christian Lee — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:12:01 +0000

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

Christian Lee — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:08:58 +0000

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. Independence Hall has announced a two-month shutdown as preparations begin for America’s 250th anniversary. For many tourists, Philadelphia’s historic landmarks are more than just…

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Campus Cooking Class Creates Connections

Jesse Aaron Kosierowski — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:22:09 +0000

In a collaboration between the Residence Hall Association, Temple Dining, the Barnett College of Public Health, and the Aramark Community Teaching Kitchen, Temple students came together for a first-of-its-kind, hands-on cooking experience. View More »

Philadelphia Democrats Celebrate on Election Night

Christian Lee — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:00:17 +0000

Philadelphia Democrats gathered at their Spring Garden headquarters Tuesday night to watch election results come in. Jim Harrity, a Councilmember At-Large and member of the Democratic National Committee, said statewide judicial races were a major focus. “We’re especially happy about the statewide judges, because that was what the real question was about.

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Missed SNAP Benefits

Connor Magee — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:41:20 +0000

As the government shutdown continues, many students and people around the North Philadelphia community are left wondering what their game plan is if they are missing or were to miss their food stamps. Ella Mckay says, “I am primarily financially independent here on my own.” Ella is a senior and works on top of her class schedule. She missed her SNAP benefits on November 1st. Now she’s having…

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Contract Agreement Avoids Security Strike

Jesse Aaron Kosierowski — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:08:44 +0000

After this story was filed, Allied Universal and SEIU 32BJ reached an agreement on a new contract for Temple University security. The newly ratified four-year contract secures wage increases, up to 29.41% for officers currently at the minimum rate, and $4/hr raises for those above the minimum, along with improved training and more PTO days. A public safety concern looms over Philadelphia as…

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Philadelphia’s Upcoming District Attorney Race

Christian Lee — 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

Sujan Upreti — 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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Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for Temple Students

Christian Lee — 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

Aidan Theodore Cairns — 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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