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BAR GUIDE: 2025

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander, Mike Nonnemaker and Jadon George

The Temple News’ 2025 Bar Guide is your tool for navigating Philadelphia’s bar scene as a 21+ Temple student.

DJ’s, drag queens and drinks at Franky Bradleys

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Both queer and straight 20-somethings gather at the Gayborhood bar/club combo.

The 16: Must-visit bars in Philadelphia for Temple students

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander and Samuel O'Neal

New to Philadelphia nightlife? This TTN guide provides you with 16 bars that students 21 and older need to visit in the city.

A look inside The Peabody’s three year delay

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

The bar’s launch was pushed back for years before new ownership finally opened it last month.

How to order a drink from the bar

25 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Features Editor Bayleh Alexander shares a guide to ease first-time bar-goers’ ordering anxieties.

Two months in, students reflect on their Election Day vote

21 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Midway through Donald Trump’s second presidential term, he has issued nearly 90 executive orders, prompting a range of responses from students.

“Best day of my life”: Temple students react to Eagles’ Super Bowl win

10 February 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Students stormed City Hall after the game, bleeding green and leaving behind a wake of enthusiasm for Philadelphia’s beloved team.

Students share thoughts on new immigration policies

04 February 2025 Bayleh Alexander

International students especially fear Donald Trump’s immigration policies out of concern for their families safety in the United States.

TikTok blackout: Students respond to 12 hours sans scrolling

28 January 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Popular social media app TikTok was shut down by the United States government for less than a day – stirring up concern from its 170 million American users.

Community shares feelings on new Klein, CPCA building expansion

21 January 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Temple is working to maintain positive relations with their North Central neighbors as it prepares to break ground on a new 199,000-square-foot facility.