Essay: It’s been 70 years since a lecture in Philadelphia inspired Dr. King’s civil rights journey

By Linn Washington, Klein College of Media and Communication

Nov. 19 is the 70th anniversary of a seminal event that altered the life trajectory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the legendary civil rights...

A Temple oncology nurse on helping Hispanic patients in their last hours

By Sandy Bauers

When death is near for one of Maria Rodriguez’s patients, she speaks to them. The oncology nurse/interpreter at Temple University Hospital wants...

You should probably replace some of your fabric face masks

By Grace Dickinson

“A newer, fresher mask is likely to have tighter fibers, and so it’s likely better at keeping out other particles and keeping your particles in,”...

Robot Teacher Helping Temple University Students During COVID-19 Era

By Natasha Brown

Temple is taking virtual learning to the next level ...

Temple workshop offers stores advice ahead of Small Business Saturday

By Mark Abrams

Temple University is hosting an online session for local stores and shops that are brainstorming ideas for the upcoming observance of Small...

Biden’s education transition team gets California leader: Linda Darling-Hammond

By HOWARD BLUME, NINA AGRAWAL, PALOMA ESQUIVEL

Linda Darling-Hammond, a leading figure in California education policy, is heading the education transition team for President-elect Joe Biden,...

Could there be a vote recount in Pennsylvania, and how would that work?

By Grace Dickinson

“I believe a recount is likely. The margins right now are very narrow, but also since Pennsylvania doesn’t require actual evidence of voter fraud...

Temple University Plans to Put $1M Toward Antiracist Education

By Sarah Weissman

This fall, Temple University pledged to put a million dollars toward antiracist education and programming in the wake of this summer’s Black Lives...

Student Voting in 2020: ‘Weird Is Probably an Understatement’

By Nell Gluckman, Emma Pettit, and Michael Vasquez

The campus of Temple University was relatively quiet on Tuesday morning, a sunny, cool day in Philadelphia. Classes have been remote since a spike...

How to host a safe outdoor Thanksgiving (and decide if you should)

By Grace Dickinson

“Everyone should feel comfortable canceling right now,” says Aimee Palumbo, epidemiologist and assistant professor at Temple University.

Dawn Staley featured in new Netflix docu-series, ‘The Playbook’

By Damichael Cole

Dawn Staley is one of five coaches featured in Netflix's latest sports documentary executively, produced by Maverick Carter and LeBron James.

AL DÍA's 2020 Champions of Justice

This year, Pennsylvania’s first-ever Latino judge, the Honorable Nelson Diaz, will be the recognized recipient of the Gus Garcia Lifetime...

Temple study helps predict which COVID-19 patients develop dangerous ‘cytokine storm’

By Tom Avril

Some of those who get really sick with COVID-19 develop...

Temple Football Families Back At Lincoln Financial Field As Owls Beat South Florida For 1st Win During Homecoming

By Howard Monroe

While Eagles fans will get their first chance to watch football in-person Sunday, Lincoln Financial Field welcomed spectators for the first time...

Shh! It's breakfast time

By Hillary Richard

Eating in silence is an ancient practice with roots in many monastic communities.

Amy Coney Barrett and the future of the Supreme Court

The Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett Thursday, and will be holding a vote on her nomination...

Despite The Pandemic, Many Would-be Business Owners Are Sensing Opportunity

By Scott Simon

Times are tough for small businesses, but WHYY's Miles Bryan has a story on new businesses that have sprung up.

TIME 100 most influential people

Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown, KLN ’87, whose reporting on sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein shed...

Tamron Hall Is Realizing the Strength in Being Vulnerable

By Kelsey Hurwitz

For the second season of her daytime talkshow, TV veteran Tamron Hall wanted to bring back the same pull-up-a-chair ethos she created in season...

18 Temple football alumni are on NFL active rosters to start the season

By Marc Narducci

As of Thursday, the Owls had 18 players who were listed on 53-man rosters for this opening weekend of the NFL. There are a total of 26 Temple...

Inconsistent CDC Testing Guidelines Muddy State And Local Messaging Efforts

By Amina Elahi

The lack of consistency from federal officials since the start of the pandemic has made it harder for state and local officials to communicate...

Even with a license to prescribe a popular addiction treatment drug, many doctors aren't giving it to their patients

By Aubrey Whelan

Only about half of the physicians licensed to prescribe buprenorphine — an opioid-based medication to treat addiction — actually prescribe it to...

Jobs are disappearing rapidly. What options do displaced workers have?

By Charlotte Reese

Dr. Doug Webber, Associate Professor in the Economics Department at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the rapid changes in the...

Beauty And The Mask: People Who Wear Face Masks Rated 'Far More Attractive,' Study Finds

By Stephanie Stahl

People who wear face masks are rated as being more attractive, according to a new study conducted by researchers in Philadelphia. “Beauty and the...

Meet Sister Jocelyn, Broad Street’s Mother Teresa

By Frank Fitzpatrick

When they glimpse her through the fog of approaching death, her cherubic face encased in a gleaming white habit, terminally ill patients at Temple...