The deceased have always been buried in formal clothing in the past. It made the dead body “presentable.” But now, changes are coming. “We just buried a girl today in jeans and sneakers,” said Vince
City universities are unwelcome pariahs who gentrify and litter as they go, or economic saviors who enhance a neighborhood, depending on whom you ask. As with most controversies, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
There’s a lot to complain about in Philadelphia these days, and it’s getting harder to find any legitimate points of pride. Sure, we may be on the brink of hosting the to-be third-tallest building in
It took three attacks and a funeral to increase security on Philadelphia’s sole public transportation system. The subway attacks of March 26, April 2 and April 4 occurred within blocks of each other – some
I didn’t grow up with God in my house. Or Muhammad or Buddha or Krishna. I went to a public school, so they didn’t show up there either. Some people would say I’m lucky to
A recent fatal accident in Santa Clara, Calif., is sparking controversy between cyclists and motorists all over the nation. In a biking city like Philadelphia, we ought to pay attention. Kristy Gough and Matt Peterson
Two police cruisers pause side by side on a one-way street, waiting to pull into the intersection, even though they have the green light. A white car behind them waits quietly. This is one time
The food service employees in the Student Center’s Valaida S. Walker Dining Court do not have pleasant attitudes at all, a phenomenon that has found its way into the commentary pages of The Temple News
The only people more important than cheerleaders at center stage of a college sporting event are the teams, the coaches and the referees. A cheerleader’s job is to cheer all game. No matter the deficit.