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Apparent “shots” on 12th street fired from toy gun

11 March 2025 Evelyn Blower

The shots, which caused a large number of people to disperse, are believed to be from a starter pistol, the Department of Public Safety said after reviewing footage.

Jewish fraternity still targeted after summer antisemitic acts

20 September 2024 Evelyn Blower and Alejandro Diaz-Lerman

TUPD arrested two individuals after they trespassed and attempted to enter the off-campus fraternity during the summer.

“It’s scary”: Temple students fear cat-callers on SEPTA

05 September 2024 Bayleh Alexander

Temple’s proximity to the Broad Street Line makes it accessible for students to take the subway, but female students do not feel safe utilizing transit services due to fear of harassment.

Temple student sentenced for sexual abuse, burglary

28 August 2024 Evelyn Blower

The student touched a woman and stole underwear from a dorm room in 2022 while he was a student at American University.

Temple, be transparent regarding safety incidents

30 January 2024 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board urges Temple to improve communication about safety issues.

Temple employee stabbed on Montgomery Avenue

16 January 2024 Sidney Rochnik

A Temple University Police Department-Philadelphia Police Department investigation is looking into the whereabouts of the attacker.

Cherelle Parker declares public safety emergency in Philadelphia

02 January 2024 Oliver Sabo

The new mayor announced her 100-day plan following her inauguration on Tuesday, which includes the emergency declaration.

How does Temple handle safety messaging?

31 October 2023 Oliver Sabo

Temple has applied student and parent feedback into its safety messaging to promote more transparency and context into incidents around campus.

Temple students call for university action on violence

28 February 2023 Anna Augustine and Sofia Kasbo

After recent incidents, Temple students share their safety concerns and hopes for change.

Campus Safety hopes to hire more officers

14 February 2023 Devon Russell and Oliver Sabo

At the recommendation of Temple University’s Violence Reduction Task Force, the university will direct funds toward hiring and training of personnel.