HANDBALL IS UNITING COMMUNITIES AND KEEPING KIDS OUT OF TROUBLE
JUNE 2017
In a city where drugs and violence are easy to get wrapped up in, there’s a constant need to get the youth involved in safe outlets that keeps them off the streets. Wally Amaro, 38, is a role model for the kids in the neighborhoods. A humble man who works in commercial construction, his real passion is handball and providing kids with a positive place to be through the sport.
HUNTING PARK: ESPERANZA AIMS TO IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS
JUNE 2017
Esperanza is a faith-based community development corporation and nonprofit organization. It was founded in 1986 by the Hispanic clergy of Philadelphia. At the time, the Hispanic clergy wanted to address some of the larger problems that the community faced – access to affordable housing, access to jobs, safe communities and an education.
NORTH 5TH STREET: FIVE CUISINES TO EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2017
The North 5th Street corridor running through Feltonville and Olney is an economic driver in the community. There are more than 20 blocks with businesses ranging from furniture stores to pharmacies but above all, there are plenty of restaurants to explore.
CLINTON RALLIES ON MAIN CAMPUS FOLLOWING DNC
JULY 2016
The city’s mayor, a former Pennsylvania governor and other area politicians had already explained to the full crowd at McGonigle Hall why Hillary Clinton should be the next president.
And then, minutes into her speech, Clinton illustrated the implications of election day this November.
LIACOURAS CENTER EVACUATED AFTER BOMB THREAT
JUNE 2016
A woman called Philadelphia Police Monday afternoon, warning them of a bomb inside the Liacouras Center, where a high school graduation was taking place, police said.
Police evacuated the building just as Olney High School’s graduation ceremony was ending, and attendees left calmly after an announcement was made over the loudspeaker according to an employee who was working at the Liacouras Center.
LAST CLA DEAN FINALIST VISITS MAIN CAMPUS
MAY 2016
Jeff Manza, the fourth finalist for dean of the College of Liberal Arts, spoke to students and faculty members yesterday in Anderson Hall about what he would do if he was selected for the position.
Manza is currently a professor of sociology at New York University and former chair of its sociology department. He previously worked at Penn State and Northwestern University.
POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR, CLA DEAN FINALIST TALKS FUTURE OF LIBERAL ARTS WITH STUDENTS
APRIL 2016
Richard Deeg, a political science professor and senior associate dean for faculty and research, is one of four finalists to become to the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
On Wednesday from 1-1:45 p.m., Deeg spoke to an audience of about 15 students in Anderson Hall Room 1221, and answered questions about the future of CLA. Deeg has been a Temple employee since 1991.
OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND AT NEW LIBRARY SITE
APRIL 2016
University officials gathered at the corner of 13th Street and Polett Walk Tuesday afternoon to recognize the university’s future library at a ground-breaking ceremony.
Board of Trustees Chairman Patrick O’Connor, President Theobald and Dean of Libraries Joe Lucia spoke to a small crowd at the construction site, highlighting the opportunities the library will create while thanking key people for it becoming possible.
ALUMNI DISCUSS SMC EDUCATION AT BROADCAST SYMPOSIUM
MARCH 2016
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosted their 15th annual broadcast symposium at 6ABC Action News on Saturday. The organization assembled a panel of some station employees to speak to students.