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[ 17 May 2019 ] Shooting on Opal Street leaves man and woman injured on Friday Crime
[ 14 May 2019 ] Temple Board approves renovation funding increases, curriculum changes Featured
[ 10 May 2019 ] Temple Health students, advocacy organizations talk Safehouse Community
[ 09 May 2019 ] Temple student signs modeling contract Fashion
[ 08 May 2019 ] State Sen. Christine Tartaglione appointed to Temple’s Board of Trustees News

Temple Health students, advocacy organizations talk Safehouse

10 May 2019 Diana Cristancho

The safe injection site could be the first in the United States, but Kensington residents are concerned about its proposed location.

Recovery organization cleans Temple streets

07 May 2019 Colin Evans

North Philadelphia-based One Day At A Time is contracted by the North Central Special Services District until June 30.

Loan program helps North Philadelphians repair homes

16 April 2019 Sameet Mann

The city’s Restore, Repair, Renew program will offer 10-year loans of up to $25,000 for middle- and low-income residents.

Community residents criticize Temple’s special services district plan

09 April 2019 Will Bleier

Some community residents said they feel left out of Temple’s plans to improve the community.

Residents, Temple officials formally announce new special services district

05 April 2019 Kelly Brennan and Will Bleier

Two protesters interrupted the kick-off event on Friday, criticizing the newly created SSD Board and the university’s community relations efforts.

Restoring North Central: Residents take back control off campus with new district

05 April 2019 Kelly Brennan and Will Bleier

The university announced the creation of the North Central Special Services District, which is made up of five community residents and four Temple employees — all with plans to improve the quality of life near Main Campus.

SEPTA, Freedom Fighters install honorary plaques at Cecil B. Moore station

03 April 2019 Scott Sauer

The panels celebrate Moore’s achievements in advancing racial equality.

Temple, city initiatives yet to reduce trash in North Philly

26 March 2019 Scott Sauer

North Philadelphia residents say litter is still a problem despite city and university cleanup efforts.

Nonprofit lobbyist joins race against City Council President Darrell Clarke

27 February 2019 Hal Conte

Omar Woodard is running in the Democratic primary for 5th District City Council seat.

PASCEP celebrates education, 40th year at Temple

26 February 2019 Grace Shallow

The Pan-African Studies Community Education Program has offered classes for the community since 1979.