How Charles L. Blockson turned childhood disrespect into a mission to create Black history collections
He donated thousands of items to Temple University and Penn State.
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Philly advice for New Yorkers freaking out over spotted lanternflies
Yes, the bugs are back. But we've got this.
Malvern Prep’s Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
The Raiders defensive end made the announcement from his home in West Chester.
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Temple reviewing students’ offensive social media posts, will not comment on discipline
“I hate to think that I did that,” said one incoming freshman, apologizing for old Snapchats.
10 worst things about the spotted lanternfly invasion
Pennsylvania is under siege.
Temple vs. Penn State: 5 things to know before the NIT first-rounder
The two men's basketball teams have a lot of history in the tournament.
College Football in PA: Most ranked teams in America, disappointing bowls
Did Penn State get snubbed? Did Pitt and Temple get the bowls they deserve? Yes, and no.
Temple and Penn State area headed to bowl games
Penn State bombshell: Joe Paterno knew about Sandusky abuse in 1976, victim claims
The shocking allegation is buried in a judge’s opinion concerning $60 million in insurance payments to accusers who said Sandusky molested them decades ago.
Penn State administrators in Sandusky scandal could get off scot-free
The university has paid about $12.4 million to cover legal expenses for Graham Spanier, Gary Schultz and Tim Curley -- and the delays are certain to continue.
Harrisburg vs. Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln: Impasse could mean tuition hikes
Lawmakers have stalled on a bill to send money to the state-related universities; now the schools are preparing for the worst.