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Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Charles L. Blockson, prominent historian and scholar, dies at 89

Blockson was the architect behind some of the most prestigious collections of African American artifacts in the U.S.

2 years ago

NCAA started its drug testing program in 1986.
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Education

The NCAA looks to weed out marijuana from its banned drug list

An NCAA panel asked the association to treat marijuana like alcohol. The NCAA is expected to make a final decision on the matter in the fall.

2 years ago

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Money

It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you

More than 40 million Americans will have to start making federal student loan payments again at the end of the summer.

2 years ago

Student loan borrowers gather outside the Supreme Court building in February 2023. The court's ruling on President Biden's debt relief plan is expected in June or July.
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Politics & Policy

Is the debt deal changing student loan repayment? Here’s what you need to know

The pause's end will affect some 43 million borrowers, but, in effect, it's not a big change.

2 years ago

File photo: a 2014 photo of Bill McGovern with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team
Community

Former UCLA defensive coordinator, Eagles coach, Bill McGovern passes away at 60

McGovern was the Bruins’ defensive coordinator last year but missed most of the second half of the season due to health issues.

2 years ago

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Education
6abc

Temple University students can earn class credits by working as Philadelphia lifeguard

There are six city pools, one within a mile radius of the North Philadelphia-based campus.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden attends his granddaughter Maisy Biden's commencement ceremony with first lady Jill Biden and children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Monday, May 15, 2023. 
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Politics & Policy

Biden is just ‘pop’ at granddaughter Maisy Biden’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania

Joe Biden took a break from being president on Monday to focus on just being “pop” at his granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks on after the team defeated the Dallas Cowboys on October 16, 2022, in Philadelphia.
NPR
Community

Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl veteran Jalen Hurts just earned a master’s degree

The 24-year-old pro footballer earned a master's degree in human relations from Oklahoma, where he transferred as a graduate student in 2019.

2 years ago

Students at Pasadena City College, in Pasadena, Calif., participate in a graduation ceremony in 2019. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)
Money

The U.S. has approved $42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers. Here’s what to know

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is open to teachers, librarians, nurses, public interest lawyers, military members and other public workers.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Police investigate swastika drawn on door of Jewish professor at University of Delaware

Investigators are going to great lengths to track a suspect down, reviewing video from over 1,000 cameras on campus.

2 years ago

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Education

‘We have to continue to teach this university a lesson’: 3 Rutgers faculty unions vote to ratify contract, but say ‘unfinished business’ remains

The agreement, which covers 9,000 union members, was overwhelmingly approved Monday. Contract negotiations continue for thousands of other Rutgers staff.

2 years ago

Temple University campus at North Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue
Health

Nearly 1 in 5 Temple students seeking mental health counseling say they’re ‘in crisis’

University officials this year expect the highest numbers of reported same-day crisis appointments since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 years ago

Members of GET-UP rally on Penn's campus, asking the university to voluntarily recognize its union
Education
Billy Penn

Penn faces 2 student worker unionization efforts, amid a surge of labor organizing on campuses around the region

The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.

2 years ago

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Education

3 unions at Rutgers University have reached tentative agreements

The agreements, which include raises and job protections, covers educators, researchers, and clinicians through June 2026.

2 years ago

Newly drafted Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter (left) and Nolan Smith pose for a photo after a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility
Community

Georgia on their minds! Eagles bullish for Bulldogs in draft

The Eagles took cornerback Kelee Ringo in the fourth round Saturday to make it three picks overall off the national champions' roster.

2 years ago

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