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Funeral for Fairmount fire victims held at Liacouras Center

17 January 2022 Lawrence Ukenye

On Jan. 5, a fire in a three-story residential building on 23rd Street near Ogden killed 12 people, including nine children and three adults.

Philadelphia requires COVID-19 vaccine for city employees

19 November 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Employees must be vaccinated by Jan. 14, 2022, and will have until Dec. 20 to submit requests for exemptions to the mandate.

Possible SEPTA strike would not impact Temple classes, events

26 October 2021 Fallon Roth and Monica Constable

In the case of a strike, the university would provide shuttle services and additional parking to students and employees.

City officials, Temple students reflect on life during the pandemic

16 March 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to remain hopeful about a return to normal on the one-year anniversary of the closure of nonessential city businesses.

Philly to allow fans at sporting events, loosen dining restrictions

26 February 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Retail store capacity is also expanded and indoor theaters can now serve food and drinks.

Philadelphia to expand some indoor dining to 50 percent capacity

09 February 2021 Lawrence Ukenye

Restaurants will need to verify their ventilation circulates air at least 15 times per hour in order to increase their capacity.

‘I feel like a part of history’: Temple students join Philadelphians in streets after Biden victory

07 November 2020 Amelia Winger, Madison Karas and Jack Danz

After news outlets projected Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, students joined thousands of people in streets nearby City Hall and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Philadelphia issues curfew for Friday night

30 October 2020 Jack Danz

The curfew will last from 9 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday. The mayor will issue more curfews on a day-to-day basis, if necessary.

City issues curfew amid Walter Wallace Jr. protests

28 October 2020 Jack Danz

The Philadelphia Police Department killing of Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia on Monday sparked two nights of protests.

Philly indoor dining to expand to 50 percent capacity

29 September 2020 Lawrence Ukenye

While seating capacity will double, a new restriction will restrict no more than four guests per table.