The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that consumers injured by defective Ford vehicles can sue in the states where accidents occur, a unanimous decision that challenges the Court’s historical interpretation of jurisdiction. The…
Month: March 2021
How Two Temple Admins Work Together to Support Victims of Sexual Assault on Campus
At Temple University, sexual assault survivors are not left to fend for themselves. “You might say you’re going to report something to police,” Donna Gray says. “But then you realize you need…
City declares John Coltrane home must be protected amidst neighboring demolition
The home of famous jazz musician John Coltrane could have been potentially destroyed when developers sought to destroy neighboring properties. After growing concerns from community leaders, musicians, and historians, the Department of…
Former Temple Football stars show their stuff at Pro Day
Temple University defensive tackle Daniel Archibong told reporters at the school’s NFL pro day that one thing he learned from Temple’s football program is how to prepare his mind. “The first thing…
NJ community planning firm to lead affordable housing program
Harrison, NJ has selected the consulting firm Heyer, Gruel & Associates to help the town manage its affordable housing. This move was made to follow up on the breakup of the state-level…
Temple Law students host panel discussing mental and medical health inside prisons
Crystal Barber, who spent 7 months in a local jail during the pandemic, said serious lockdowns and ignored grievances left her and many others feeling lost. “It was like punishment without reform,”…
Activists call to disband housing police force at board meeting
At a monthly Philadelphia Housing Authority board meeting, two members of the public demanded that the organization disband its police force, something they say other major cities have done with success. Sterling…
Protesters rally in Center City against Amazon union busting
Protesters rallied in Center City on Saturday afternoon in support of Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama and their efforts to unionize. The rally clustered outside of Morgan Lewis, a law firm representing…
COVID-19 Allows Temple Lacrosse Player One More Shot at her Goals
After just nine games, Temple Lacrosse attacker Meghan Hoffman’s senior season was over, or so she thought. On March 11, 2020, Temple University’s women’s lacrosse lost to Villanova 13-11. And then COVID-19…
Pennsylvania schools will provide free meals through the summer
Schools throughout Pennsylvania will be able to deliver free meals to children and their families this summer, according to an announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture on Thursday. The USDA…