Election Day off work? Not at most big Philly companies
Some employers are closing early, offering extra PTO hours, or banning meetings on Nov. 3.
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Temple University shutters largest dining hall as campus residency drops 60%
Students were surprised about the closure, and some are asking about meal plan refunds.
This animated map shows the coronavirus surge around Temple in North Philly
Since the university suspended in-person classes, the outbreak appears to be subsiding.
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Temple suspends classes as Philly Health Department warns students against social gatherings
Among Philadelphia’s three biggest universities, only the Owls started with a hybrid model.
Opinion: Temple’s plan for on-campus learning puts North Philly neighbors at risk
Hygiene theater might make classrooms safer, but what about the community?
Filled with stories of discrimination, ‘Black at’ Philly college pages get mixed results
Villanova's president made immediate changes, while Penn says little.
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.
Can first-year college students defer enrollment till things get more normal? Depends on the school
Maybe you’d rather just take a gap year.
Temple University execs take 10% pay cut, ask faculty to give up raises
Philly’s largest college is bracing for financial chaos.Â
List of sites: How to get tested for coronavirus in Philly
In most cases, you need a medical provider's referral to get a test.
Temple’s Liacouras Center, set to be Philly’s coronavirus overflow site, almost didn’t get built
The 11,000-seat arena will be retrofitted to hold 250 beds for COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus empties Temple Japan as cherry blossoms bloom early
Some students are staying in Tokyo, since even Philly switched to remote learning.
Philly restaurants and bars brace for business dip amid coronavirus fears
Health experts say you can still go out to eat and drink — just use caution.
This one-of-a-kind conference celebrates the real people behind the Underground Railroad
The gathering at Temple is totally free and open to the public.
11 free New Year’s resolutions for Philadelphia
Cleaner streets, fewer indictments and a modern fare system — is that too much to ask for 2020?
Impeachment witness Kurt Volker is Temple made — and sang in the concert choir
But he forgot to submit a yearbook headshot.
With new head coaches at Temple and St. Joe’s, it’s a whole new era for college basketball in Philly
If you’re a local sports fan but aren’t following Big 5 hoops, you’re missing out.
Kent State apologizes to Temple for booting field hockey team to set off football fireworks
The Kent State director of athletics said the school should've allowed the game to conclude.
Meet the Temple researchers who cured HIV in mice
An Iranian immigrant and a Jewish Philly native have joined forces to battle the virus.
Philly mourns the loss of broadcast pioneer Lew Klein, 91
The Temple college namesake spent a lifetime making waves in media.