Sarai Flores

Community members halt Temple’s purchase of William Penn property

28 July 2014 Sarai Flores

The university’s plans to build fields and a trade school on the property were delayed with an injunction filed by a coalition of community members.

Firefighters were especially cautious in the building since it was set to be demolished soon. | SARAI FLORES TTN

Fire in old medical building during set demolition

18 July 2014 Sarai Flores

The cause of the fire, which took 45 minutes to put out, remains unknown by officials.

Norris Apartments receive federal aid for redevelopment

02 July 2014 Sarai Flores

The university additionally pledged financial and educational support for the future mixed-income housing complex

Angelou’s generational impact

09 June 2014 Sarai Flores

One Temple student reflects on the deep personal resonance she felt with recently deceased Maya Angelou’s work.

Katz remembered by hundreds in memorial service

05 June 2014 Sarai Flores

Held in the Temple Performing Arts Center, speakers included former President Bill Clinton, former Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell, Gov. Tom Corbett, Mayor Nutter and other prominent people of the Philadelphia area.

20-year-old man shot Thursday night near Norris Homes

30 May 2014 Sarai Flores

The Philadelphia Police department Central detective division are investigating a shooting that occurred on the corner of 11th and Norris streets at approximately 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The victim of the shooting was a 20-year-old non-temple-associated

20-year-old man shot Thursday night near Norris Homes

30 May 2014 Sarai Flores

Residents react to the shooting that left a non-temple affiliated man in the hospital

Advocate rallies for Mumia Abu-Jamal’s birthday

29 April 2014 Sarai Flores

Protestors argue gentrification threatens Black Panther HQ.

Workers excavate a tombstone inside the Bethel Burial Ground in Queens Village, South Philadelphia. | Courtesy Terry Buckalew

Local church joins fight for African-American graveyard

22 April 2014 Sarai Flores

Coalition is asking city to preserve South Philly site that contains thousands of bodies.

School district to open three schools in North Philly

21 April 2014 Sarai Flores

Schools will draw students from community, citywide selection.