Temple University

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Suspected driver arrested in hit-and-run that killed Temple student Bryce Wolfe

Temple hit and run arrest

Police searching for potential witness of hit-and-run crash that killed Temple student last month

Hit and run witness Temple

Photography exhibit shows social impact of boxing gyms for kids in North Philly

Damian Stipanovich Temple

A rare corpse flower is in bloom at Temple's greenhouse in Ambler

Corpse Flower Temple Ambler

How the use of 'digital twins' may transform the way ALS is treated

ALS Digital Twins

Temple medical school to open branch campus in Atlantic City

Temple Medical School

Temple scientist discovers rare species of wildflower only grows in New Jersey

Pine Barren Plant

Temple University student assaulted after being chased into Morgan Hall residence complex

morgan hall assault

Temple Made Fest set for Saturday with nearly 100 alumni-run vendors

Temple Made Fest

Temple students to create live albums of Opera Philadelphia productions

Opera Philadelphia Temple

Temple joins plan for transit-oriented district near Amtrak's North Philly station

Temple Amtrak Development

Bob Saget documentary in works from studio behind Jason Kelce, Taylor Swift films

Bob Saget Documentary

Since affirmative action ended, Philly universities have actually enrolled more Black students

College diversity affirmative action

Police search for suspects tied to fatal shooting at Chipotle near Temple University

Temple Chipotle shooting

Temple's Jazz Band to release live album from its 'surreal' show in Japan

Terell Stafford Jazz

Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agrees to merger with Temple University

Temple merger

For Temple's marching band, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' moment

temple marching band parade

Colman Domingo to give Temple University's commencement speech in the spring

Pierre Robert, Harry Donahue remembered for their legendary radio careers

pierre robert death

'The endeavor will reward you': Philly underground rap scene veterans ShrapKnel keep pushing forward

shrapknel philly underground

Most college freshmen feel homesick – recognizing this is the first step toward coping with it

College Homesickness

Temple turns to AI-based weapon detection tech at Liacouras Center to speed up entrance process

Liacorus AI weapons

Landlords set their buildings ablaze in the 1970s. A Temple professor explains why in new book

Born in Flames

New website tracks how Pennsylvania counties spend opioid settlement funds

opioid settlement website

Children's Health

Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries

Temple could have its largest class of incoming freshmen this fall

Temple deposit increase

Temple and Pa.'s state-owned colleges have hiked tuition. Others may follow

temple tuition increase

Bucks County man sentenced to life in prison for killing Temple police officer Christopher Fitzgerald

Miles Pfeffer verdict

Pride Month events this week: A queer circus in Kensington, festival in Jenkintown and tennis at Temple

Pride 2025 Philadelphia

Middle East experts explain where America stands in the Israel-Iran conflict

Trial for accused killer of Temple police officer Christopher Fitzgerald starts Monday

Temple officer shooting trial

Juliana Pache's latest 'Black Crossword' book ups the difficulty level of her puzzles on the African diaspora

Black Crossword Juliana Pache

Five presidents of local colleges sign statement saying Trump is 'endangering' higher education

Temple University police arrest 7 people tied to weekend assaults on campus

Temple assaults juveniles

Teenager injured in shooting near Temple University during Eid al-Fitr event

Ramadan shooting Temple

From avocados to PlayStations: How Trump's tariffs will affect U.S. consumers

Tree that can grow 40 types of fruit — from cherries to peaches — takes root at Temple's art school

Tree of 40 Fruits Temple

New bike lanes approved on Temple University campus, in Spring Garden area and near Logan Square

Bike Lanes City Council

Temple student charged with fatally shooting another student in North Philly, police say

Temple Shooting Fry

Two people impersonated ICE agents on Temple's campus as a third filmed, university says

Temple ICE Impersonation

Temple student dies after falling from light pole during Eagles' NFC title celebrations

Temple Tyler Sabapathy

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