2021 - The Temple News

New vendors are excited, optimistic to be on Temple’s campus

12 October 2021 Kristine Chin

New owners on and around Temple are determined to pursue their goals and connect with and learn from the community.

Best friends open Middle Eastern restaurant

12 October 2021 Samantha Sullivan and Rosie Leonard

Omar Alsaadi and Mouhanad Kabbani opened Pita Chip after moving to the United States in the 1970s and 1980s.

Richie’s, a Temple tradition for more than 50 years

12 October 2021 Rosie Leonard

Students and faculty enjoy Richie’s tradition. The sole food cart in the 1950s has grown into different locations, including a new on-campus restaurant.

Students host feminine health care fundraiser

12 October 2021 Rosie Leonard

Women of Color Creatives are donating feminine care products to women who need them.

Students and food vendors rely on each other

12 October 2021 Celina Ehrlich and Rosie Leonard

Relationships formed between students and vendors around Temple’s campus encourages vendors to stay in business.

Students find liberation in learning LGBTQ history

12 October 2021 Eden MacDougall

For LGBTQ students, learning about their community helps them understand themselves.

Mother, daughter bond while running business

12 October 2021 Samantha Sullivan

Virginia Apostolopoulos and her daughter Penelope Kyriazis have only grown closer while running The Crepe Truck Philly together.

Resilient food vendors persevere in COVID-19 pandemic

12 October 2021 Matthew Aquino

Food trucks and restaurants on Main Campus reopen their doors despite pandemic difficulties.

Marching for justice

12 October 2021 Allie Ippolito

Philadelphia’s trans community marched across the city in support of transgender rights.

Trichotillomania used to be a source of shame for me

12 October 2021 Eden MacDougall

A student shares how he learned to stop worrying about his body focused repetitive behavior.