Will Bleier

North Philadelphia church: ‘We will rebuild’

03 April 2018 Will Bleier

A three-alarm fire at a church on North Broad Street last week caused evacuations on Carlisle Street.

Temple releases details on proposed stadium

27 March 2018 Will Bleier and Gillian McGoldrick

The university’s stadium presentation includes the most up-to-date renderings of the proposed on-campus facility.

Temple official: University can still show benefits of the stadium

20 March 2018 Will Bleier

The vice president of public affairs said Temple is committed to entering a legally binding agreement with the community.

Student, community organizations protest outside Board meeting

13 March 2018 Will Bleier

Temple’s Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance led the rally on Tuesday against the naming of O’Connor Plaza.

Philly Police, orgs increase gun violence prevention efforts

13 March 2018 Will Bleier

Philadelphia Police’s 22nd District hosted its first gun buyback of the year and collected nearly 100 guns.

Community residents split after Temple’s stadium town hall

07 March 2018 Will Bleier and Matt McCann

North Philadelphia residents are conflicted about how stadium conversations will continue, after a town hall hosted by President Richard Englert about Temple’s proposed on-campus stadium ended early due to audience disruption.

Anti-stadium town hall draws more than 100 residents, students

02 March 2018 Matt McCann and Will Bleier

University President Richard Englert, Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick O’Connor and Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke were invited to the town hall, but did not attend.

Community, religious leaders host stadium press conference

27 February 2018 Will Bleier

A press conference opposing Temple’s proposed on-campus stadium was held near its possible site at the corner of 15th and Norris streets.

Temple’s Upward Bound program renewed

27 February 2018 Will Bleier

Temple students volunteer to teach local high school students about college and careers in the Upward Bound program.

Temple computer donation program ‘an ongoing process’

13 February 2018 Will Bleier

Local nonprofits that have received computer donations from Temple have struggled to maintain the devices.