Courtney Murphy

Courtney is a senior journalism student at Temple University from Massachusetts. Courtney has written articles for Philadelphia Sports Digest and OwlScoop. This past year, she interned with the Sports Department at WTXF-FOX 29 ,and the News Department at WPVI-6ABC. She serves as an e-board member for Temple's Sports Media Society for Women. She also anchors for Temple’s live sports program, OwlSports Update. Her career goal is to be a NBA Reporter.

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College life in Philly

Virtual internships (which aren’t going away) can actually work really well, say Philly college students and employers

There's no location barrier when it's all remote — and being good at Zoom is now a vital workforce skill.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Map: This is where COVID vaccine providers are located around Philly

More than 200 locations are approved to receive doses from the city health department.

Phillies Opening Day: 8 things to know about games at Citizens Bank Park

Masks required, no bags, no tailgating. Concession stands will be open, but you can only eat in your seat.

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College life in Philly

Drive-thru graduation? How Philly colleges and universities plan to celebrate commencement 2021

Some schools are hosting in-person events, while others are staying virtual.

Temple first-year student Brianna Boone's home learning setup

College life in Philly

How Temple students and profs survived a year of online learning

Battling "Zoom exhaustion" is rough, but people are making it through.

The new Charles Library on Temple University's main campus in North Philadelphia

Temple University opening North Philly vaccine site for students, faculty, staff, and city residents

The clinic will be open two days a week starting March 31.

Freedom Greens and Gardens won the nod from the judges and the audience, scoring $17,500

Well City Challenge

Five winners score $50k in community investment from the Well City Challenge

The projects will now go through an incubator — with the chance for another big monetary infusion.

Well City Challenge

These Philadelphia leaders are helping award $50k to spur new community wellness projects

Meet the impressive judges for the Well City Challenge.

The team behind City Fit Girls running club is hoping to repeat their success with a new program called Strides

Well City Challenge

Bikes, breathing, and barber shops: 5 new ideas to get Philly’s mental health back on track

Meet the finalists in the Well City Challenge Mind/Body category.

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Well City Challenge

Women’s hiking hive, outdoor art workshops and wisdom from ‘auntie’: 5 ideas to help Philly millennials flourish

These Well City Challenge finalists use community and social connection to improve body and mental health.

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