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Philadelphia drops indoor mask mandate

02 March 2022 Fallon Roth

Colleges and universities can choose whether or not to enforce a mask mandate.

Temple announces members of Wingard violence reduction task force

18 February 2022 Fallon Roth

The task force will examine and make recommendations based on current violence reduction efforts at Temple and identify potential initiatives.

Philadelphia drops vaccine mandate for indoor dining

16 February 2022 Fallon Roth

The decision comes amid lower case counts, positivity rates and hospitalizations in the city.

Former Philly Police Commissioner will audit Temple’s Campus Safety Services

27 January 2022 Monica Constable

The university’s FLIGHT shuttles and Temple Police Officers will be increased.

Temple confirms return to in-person classes, tightens mask guidelines

21 January 2022 Emerson Marchese

The university is requiring students to wear KN95 masks, double-mask or wear surgical masks in all buildings.

Temple delays spring semester residence hall move-in

31 December 2021 Fallon Roth and Lawrence Ukenye

Undergraduate students moving into residence halls must receive a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of their arrival. The university is also encouraging those who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.

First two weeks of Temple’s spring semester will be remote

22 December 2021 Fallon Roth and Lawrence Ukenye

The announcement comes as the Omicron variant becomes the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States.

Philadelphia requires COVID-19 vaccine for indoor dining

13 December 2021 Fallon Roth and Micah Zimmerman

The mandate will go into effect on Jan. 3, 2022 for all establishments with indoor dining options, including restaurants, bars and sports venues.

Temple announces new campus safety initiatives after off-campus shooting

30 November 2021 Fallon Roth

The university plans to increase the Campus Safety Service force by 50 percent, host a virtual forum about campus safety and pursue the establishment of a university violence reduction institute.

Former Fox dean guilty of conspiracy, wire fraud

29 November 2021 Jack Danz and Lawrence Ukenye

Porat could be sentenced for up to 25 years in prison for the most serious charge in March.