February, 2021 - The Temple News

Philadelphia to expand some indoor dining to 50 percent capacity

09 February 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Restaurants will need to verify their ventilation circulates air at least 15 times per hour in order to increase their capacity.

Temple to send direct payments to students with federal relief funds

09 February 2021 Miles Wall

The university received $44.2 million from the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, more than any other local college or university.

Row house catches fire twice in one night

09 February 2021 Amelia Winger

Firefighters were able to control both fires, which occurred at a row house on Sydenham Street near Susquehanna Avenue on Feb. 7 and 8.

Temple University COVID-19 briefing: Feb. 8

09 February 2021 Jack Danz

Temple reported 109 active cases of COVID-19 among students and employees today.

John Chaney remembered with viewing and service

08 February 2021 Isabella DiAmore

The public viewing was held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while a live streamed service was held at 3 p.m.

Man robs Dunkin’ on Cecil B. Moore Avenue

08 February 2021 Amelia Winger

The man stole $100 from the store before fleeing. No injuries were reported.

Temple student reports robbery on Tioga Street near Broad

08 February 2021 Amelia Winger

A Temple University student reported a man took his phone and money on Tioga Street near Broad on Monday at around 9:45 a.m., wrote Charles Leone, director of Campus Safety Services, in an email to

Temple alumnus starts free jiujitsu program for youth

08 February 2021 McKenzie Morgan

Jeffrey Whittingham started Growth, Love, Success to give youth skills needed to be strong and confident.

Temple extends losing streak in close loss to Wichita State

07 February 2021 Adam Aaronson

The Owls could not keep up with the Shockers’ three-point shooting.

Owls earn first victory of the season against USF

07 February 2021 Sean McMenamin

Temple men’s soccer mounted a comeback win in its first match since November 2019.