Temple Univerisity and city health professionals are working to prevent the spread of the mumps on campus after three cases cropped up this semester. Mumps is a highly infectious viral disease passed…
Month: February 2020
Philadelphia remains the city of boxing for the younger and older generations
From several watch parties for last week’s Wilder-Fury boxing match to an array of youth boxing clubs, Philadelphia continues to have a soft spot for boxing. For the recent title fight, Philadelphia…
Philadelphia Honors Band with Local Roots
South Philadelphia residents said they feel a sense of pride now that a stretch of a neighborhood street was named after local band The Roots. The 600 block of Passyunk Ave., between South Street and…
Philadelphia History Reflects African American History
Philadelphia takes pride in playing a significant role in not only American history, but also Black History. Looking at Philadelphia’s history, you reflect on not only the struggles of Black Americans, but…
The Fresh Grocer of Walnut Closing
The Fresh Grocer on the corner of Walnut and 40th Street announced they are ending their tenancy in March after nearly 20 years in business. The University of Penn announced that an…
Possible Tenant Named for Red Lion Road Site
Community leaders are telling Bustleton and Somerton residents that UPS will soon move into the vacant property at 1 Red Lion Road. Last week, an attorney for Commercial Development Company, Inc. told…
Temple’s Chinese students concerned about coronavirus, but overall the impact remains small
Some Chinese students at Temple University say they are worried about the coronavirus’s effect on their families, but overall the illness’s impact on Temple’s community has been small so far. China sends…