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The Rise of Minority Gun Ownership in Philadelphia

Mydia Alonso — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:15:46 +0000

NAAGA, The National African American Gun Association, calls itself a civil rights group that advocates self protection for minorities. The pro 2nd amendment organization, formed in 2015, has more than 30 thousand members nationwide and is growing. Some members say it is an effort to make more minorities legal gun owners. We spoke with the local Philadelphia chapter to get further…

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Esports Becomes More Mainstream

Mydia Alonso — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 03:17:03 +0000

Esports is a growing industry. Arenas are being built, gamers are earning salaries, and thousands are watching esports live from home. The community is witnessing how esports is becoming more widely accepted as a real sport. “There’s no reason to think that esports shouldn’t be considered a real sport.” Kyle Cruz, a casual gamer, said. “Even though there’s not as much physical exhaustion…

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The Temp Episode 1

Zuri Hoffman — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:42:16 +0000

We raise the temp by bringing you the hottest news stories. In this episode, we report on news in the city of Philadelphia and places beyond. Our reporters take on topics ranging from gun violence to fake news to even- the popularity of astrology. Watch here: …

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Community members help one another amidst pandemic

Kendall Bunch — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:24:53 +0000

The city of Pompano Beach and Broward County Sheriff’s Office fed close to 1000 families in need on Thursday. Local churches, clubs and city council members came together to lift the burden of food disparity off of families’ shoulders. “I’m always proud of my city,” Mayor Rex Hardin said. Each family is given a 40 pound box of food that should last them about a week.

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Temple Seniors React to a Senior Year Cut Short

Kenneth Cooper — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:03:25 +0000

On a weekday afternoon in the spring, students at Temple University would usually bask under the sun on Beury Beach and enjoy the company of their friends. However, that tradition has been placed on hold due to the closure of campus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While underclassmen will more than likely have a chance to experience this once more, seniors attending Temple University…

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