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John Oates returns to Temple to discuss music industry

22 October 2019 Hailey Palmer

The first “Visiting Artists: A Day in the Life” event focused on starting a career in music.

Jack-o-lantern trail features pumpkin art

22 October 2019 Jeremy Elvas

On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered in West Fairmount Park to see Jack’s Pumpkin Glow, a one-third-mile trail decorated with more than 5,000 pumpkins from local farmers that were hand-carved by local artists. Kristine Vo,

Celebration recognizes land’s settlement history

15 October 2019 Jeremy Elvas

On Saturday, more than 100 people gathered at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which featured traditional songs and dance performances and vendors selling artwork and trinkets. Matt Dineen, 38, from

Runners race through cemetery with spooky spirit

08 October 2019 Claudia Salvato

On Saturday, Laurel Hill Cemetery held its annual Rest In Peace 5K Run, a family-friendly race where attendees dressed up in costumes to run through the cemetery. Hosted by the Friends of Laurel Hill and

Cherry Pantry continues to serve Temple community

08 October 2019 Madison Seitchik

The Cherry Pantry is a resource for anyone who has an OWLCard. The pantry aids 300-400 visitors per week, with donations of food and hygiene products always in demand.

Jake Tapper visits Temple

06 October 2019 Maria DiPietro

This year’s Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Awards honors CNN host Jake Tapper alongside six Klein School of Media and Communication alumni on October 4.

Festival shows India’s ‘love and connection’

01 October 2019 Claudia Salvato

On Sept. 28, Philadelphia Rathyatra Street Festival hosted its annual Ratha Yatra festival, or the “Parade of Chariots.” This event began in Puri, Odisha, India 5,000 years ago to celebrate the deity Lord Jagannath’s journey

Philly flea market shows off ‘old punk junk’

24 September 2019 Neil Goldenthal

This weekend, 200 vendors came together for the Punk Rock Flea Market at the Armory on 23rd and Armory streets to sell homemade crafts, vintage goods and food. “This is an event that represents DIY

Temple musician enters national competition

24 September 2019 Baily Branum

Traditional Mexican food and dance help celebrate independence

17 September 2019 Jeremy Elvas

On Sunday, hundreds filled the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing for the Mexican Independence Day Festival, celebrating Mexican culture as part of PECO’s Multicultural Series. Attendees swarmed the area filled with food vendors and artists