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Temple University Graduates Its Largest Class Ever
More than 9,000 Temple University students were receiving their diplomas Thursday during commencement ceremonies at the Liacouras Center.
Journalism Professor Troubled By Justice Department Seizure Of Reporter Phone Records
Revelations that the Justice Department secretly got the phone records of reporters from the Associated Press in an attempt to track government leakers and whistleblowers has sent shockwaves across the world of journalism.
Property, Wages, or…? Stakeholders Argue Philadelphia’s Tax Policy
The discussion, titled “Philadelphia Taxes — Past, Present and Future.” was organized by the Pew Charitable Trusts and Temple University’s Center on Regional Politics.
Temple Cancels Plan For Its Own Boathouse Along Schuylkill River
The decision is a victory for open-land advocates, who saw the project as the first test of the city’s two-year-old “Open Lands Protection Ordinance.”
Temple University May Modify Future ‘Spring Flings’ After Off-Campus Death
Temple University has been holding a Spring Fling celebration for decades, but this year the event turned tragic when a 19-year-old student fell from an off-campus roof party and died.
PECO, Temple University Give Jolt To Scholars
The PECO Scholars Program was established in 2010, with an eye toward providing a little extra financial boost for some high-achieving students.
Plant Sale And Gardening Book Giveaway
There’s a plant sale coming up on Saturday May 4th at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and, if you’ve got any gardening books you no longer use…
Temple Podiatry Students Get Unexpected Training At Finish Line of Boston Marathon
Dr. Howard Palamarchuk of Temple’s School of Podiatry says his crew of students were getting ready for their busiest time, when marathoners would stagger in with blisters, arch problems, and stress fractures. But the bombings changed everything.
Temple Researchers Say Smaller Plates Cause Children To Take Less Food
The public health professors conducted a three-month study of childhood eating habits at a North Philadelphia school. Children were permitted to serve themselves at lunchtime.
Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry Celebrates 150 At The Barnes
A local dental school is celebrating a big birthday.
Philadelphia Murder Rate Down in 2013; Foot Patroling Credited
In 2012, there were 89 murders by this date. This year, it’s only 54.
Open House Held For Temple University Ready Care Facility
Temple University Health System staged an open house Thursday for its third Ready Care facility.
Top Vocal Groups In Philadelphia
From a capella and doo-wop groups originating from the gritty street corners of the city to choirs shouting praise throughout the hallowed walls of a chapel, Philadelphia has it all.
NCAA Bracket Buzz Growing As Philadelphians Peruse Their Picks
Millions of Americans are using varying methods (from deep team research to darts) to fill out their NCAA basketball tournament “brackets.”
Philadelphia Leads in ‘Deep’ Poverty Among Big Cities
Mayor Nutter says the city has made a number of changes in services to address poverty but, he notes, it’s a complicated issue.
