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Scott: It’s time to act like neighbors

23 September 2014 Emily Scott

Temple students should strive to be more involved in the community.

MOTS: Safety Responsibilities

27 August 2012 The Temple News

Graduates entering the workforce should be proactive

01 May 2012 Dominique Johnson

Gayle Christensen offers some practical advice for graduating seniors.

Look outside of food vendors for nontraditional novelties

23 April 2012 Kierra Bussey

Native Philadelphian Khalil Bey faithfully sells hand-crafted products at Broad Street and Girard Avenue. While Temple’s Main Campus is known for its street-food vendors, those who sell other goods are often overlooked. Philadelphia native Khalil

Community organizer provides donated food

17 April 2012 Kierra Bussey

For the last 13 years, Tony Stamps has been helping those who are less fortunate, unable to afford adequate food. Tony Stamps, born and raised in North Philadelphia, is a community member who saw a

North Philadelphia finds affordable food scarce

10 April 2012 Connor Showalter

Tylib Williams said that more food banks and state aid should be offered to North Philadelphians who lack adequate food. North Philadelphia native, Tylib Williams, said there is an inadequate supply of affordable food in

Mixed opinions surround the motivation of Florida teen’s death

02 April 2012 Kierra Bussey

Steve Hodge, a West Philadelphia resident, said the killing of Trayvon Martin was motivated by abuse of authority. On Feb. 26, the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin at the hands of George Zimmerman, 28, a

Voter identification law invasive to longtime resident

26 March 2012 Connor Showalter

North Philadelphia resident Roland Jones does not like the idea of voter ID laws. Roland Jones, who lives on 18th and West Berks streets, said he has never had to show photo identification in past

Women leaders pave the way for others

13 March 2012 Kierra Bussey

Elaine Mackey discusses what Women’s History Month means to her. Women’s History Month is celebrated during the month of March and commemorates the achievements that women have made throughout American history. This year’s theme celebrates

Philadelphians want a cleaner neighborhood, but not at an additional cost

28 February 2012 Kierra Bussey

Doris Lambert would like to see certain areas of her surrounding neighborhood cleaner, but argues a fee is not the answer. There have been a lot of mixed opinions regarding the proposed North Central Neighborhood