Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboard‘A hideous incident’: Temple student suspended over antisemitic sign at Barstool PhiladelphiaThe student was among a group that ordered a light-up bottle service sign at Barstool Sansom Street Saturday which included an antisemitic message Barstool Sports is used to courting controversy but an antisemitic sign displayed within its Philadelphia bar over the weekend drew widespread condemnation and multiple responses from its outspoken CEO Dave Portnoy when a group of patrons ordered a light-up bottle service sign at Barstool Sansom Street that included an antisemitic message that read “F — the Jews." A video featuring the sign being paraded around the bar by a server was shared widely on social media Among the people involved was a Temple student who has been placed on interim suspension according to a statement from the university’s president Temple has not publicly identified the student let me be clear: Antisemitism is abhorrent,” Fry said and acts of hatred and discrimination against any person or persons are not tolerated at this university.” Portnoy, who is Jewish, said he was “shaking” after being informed about the incident and offered an emotional, profane rebuke to the hate speech delivered within his bar than I’ve ever had doing it,” Portnoy said in a video shared on social media to his more than 9 million combined followers “For everyone who wants these kids’ lives to be ruined saying that he had another conversation with the suspended Temple student Portnoy said he saw the student post on Instagram about the incident apologizing but taking less accountability for what happened than when having spoken to Portnoy earlier “I sincerely regret any hurt or ill feelings this caused nor anyone whose username was tagged in the video I posted I do not support the awful message contained in that sign I made the poor decision to record and upload it which has been overwhelming,” said a statement posted to a now-hidden Instagram account believed to belong to the student “It is a 180 from my convo with him yesterday his trip to Poland has been revoked,” Portnoy said on X Portnoy did not respond to a request for further comment Two servers involved in the incident were fired immediately and frustrated by the deplorable actions of a customer and misguided staff acting outside the scope of their duties,” the restaurant said in a statement “This unfortunate incident is the opposite of what we stand for and we will be doubling down on efforts to prevent such actions in the future.” senior vice president of the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association said he had never heard of a bottle service sign being used in such a harmful way Both in hospitality and morality,” he said One of the servers also worked as an instructor at DanceXpress in Narberth The company said in a statement that it had decided “to terminate her employment immediately.” we uphold a zero-tolerance policy for hate in any form,” the company said “It is important that our studio remains a safe and welcoming space for all dancers and their families … She will never teach at DanceXpress again.” » READ MORE: Barstool’s Dave Portnoy attacks 6abc during interview about antisemitic incident Portnoy founded Barstool Sports as a free weekly newspaper in 2003 and has grown it into one of the most popular sports media brands in the country  The company also owns a sports bar in Chicago It’s unclear whether other Temple students were involved in the incident Fry said that an investigation is ongoing and that anyone with information could contact the Office of the Dean of Students “Any additional students who are found to be involved will face strict disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and numbers provided by the United Nations the organization tracked 114 incidents across the state the regional director of the organization’s Philadelphia branch one of which included a weapon,” Goretsky said in a statement who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder called 911 moments after the fire started and called Shapiro a “monster” while referencing the plight of the “Palestinian people.” “This kind of violence is becoming far too common in our society,” Shapiro said a day after the fire Inquirer staff writer Bill Bender contributed to this article (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) An artist's rendering for the newly proposed Fairview Texas Temple Is a fight over the design of a holy place worth having Or is neighborly peace a better course for a church bent on building big bulbous houses where it says the Lord can dwell it’s easy to wonder if such conflicts are worth it; if they do more damage than good A saintly sermonizer once preached, “Blessed are the peacemakers” and “blessed are the meek” — as opposed to “blessed are those who win votes in contested city council meetings” and “blessed are the powerful who grapple over square footage.” Latter-day Saints might argue that their temples are special spaces that are drafted and depicted by divine inspiration not only to honor God and bless the lives of church members who worship there but also to shine a bright light from either a literal or figurative hill for all the world to see is that the lights are a little too bright that what might be an inspiration to some is an intrusion to others Communities from time to time have objected building footprints and outward illumination Religious bias might be at play in some of these temple disputes objectors who plain dislike Latter-day Saints or their theology but it might also be that residents just don’t want a large building plopped down in their neighborhood An edifice that could be seen by Latter-day Saints as glorious and exquisite, with spires that reach toward the heavens like Rio de Janeiro’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue with grounds that are manicured via tender loving care in the same manner as the front and back nines at Augusta National might not be what Jill and Joe Sixpack want to see out their kitchen window every morning It may not be considered the ideal universal identifier or the favored architectural signature for everyone in every enclave (Felipe Dana | AP) Christ the Redeemer statue towers over Rio de Janeiro a building that dramatically juts out of the woods on the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) in Kensington subtlety is the only thing in short supply The eye-catching edifice, so reminiscent of Oz’s Emerald City, even inspires pranksters to put up “Surrender, Dorothy” signs on a nearby railway bridge it’s a fantastic or fantastical building; to others (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) More than 400,000 Christmas lights adorn the Washington D.C This building is one of the faith's showcase temples Some Latter-day Saint temples are modest in size and scope — even steepleless — but enough of them are meant to stand out that they reap more than just recognition; they reap, at times, rancor. That last reaction, of course, is the opposite of what any House of the Lord should seek. Maybe the church could be more selective and sensitive in its choice of locations for its temples. Fewer complaints might be heard on building shape and size if temples were placed in more urban settings, where other large high-rises exist. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) The Mesa Temple in Arizona is one of a number of the faith's temples without a steeple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) An artistic rendering of the exterior of the Brussels Belgium Temple. After all, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a missionary church, a faith that courts converts. The opponents they face in such disputes may be the same people the church wants to enlighten and inspire. Spire heights and nighttime lights probably aren’t worth ticking off community members that the faith’s temples seek to invite in or spark some level of spirituality within. Does Jesus really care how tall the towers are, how vast the dimensions might be, how great and spacious the square footage is? Surely, Holiness to the Lord, in modest form, is enough. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tribune columnist Gordon Monson. Note to readers • This story is available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers only. Thank you for supporting local journalism. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune the newest police captain to join Temple University’s Department of Public Safety credits his higher education for his own success and encourages others to pursue masters and doctoral degrees King was recently hired by Temple University’s Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) as its new Captain of Professional Standards and Advocacy he served as the Deputy Chief of Detectives in the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office where he rose through the ranks of detective lieutenant and captain while simultaneously earning multiple degrees “Throughout my 25-year law enforcement career I always had aspirations of ascending to a leadership role that would allow me to continue to help others I felt a masters degree and a doctoral degree would equip me with the tools and resources I needed to elevate myself and the organization I was working They have proved to be crucial as I champion best organizational practices,” he said King earned a Master of Science in criminology from Saint Joseph’s University in 2002 and an Ed.D degree in organizational leadership from Stockton University in 2022 He said his love of learning helped to expand his view of his professional life while also enhancing his passion for working in academia I would encourage them to consider pursuing more education because what you're doing is setting the stage for your future and preparing yourself for bigger and greater things to come,” he said law enforcement experience and experience in higher education as an adjunct faculty member will benefit his current role with TUDPS “There are a lot of stressors for our students that involve the end of the school year if students need an active listener or want someone they can talk to then I would provide them with options,” King said I will help students and also provide them with needed resources They may not be a victim of crime but they may still need our services.”  King wrote his dissertation about community-oriented policing within a metropolitan area he said the results may relate to other communities “The findings of my research revealed that community policing officers and associated initiatives needed to be sincere in order to be effective and to also receive buy-in from the community I found that community police officers who were devoted to the job did a really good job of building connections and sustainable partnerships and increased buy-in from the community,” King said “It’s clear that Temple Public Safety’s own community engagement unit is doing the work with sincerity They are continuing to build relationships with the North Philadelphia community with projects like their book donations And that’s something I also want to become involved in.” he also plans to utilize lessons he’s learned throughout his career at the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office he supervised several units the community outreach and engagement unit and special victims unit (SVU) my time as an SVU detective will help in my current role because we had to acquire a comprehensive and specialized certification to speak with children and young adults my time spent supervising and actively working with our community outreach and engagement unit will benefit North Philadelphia as Temple Public Safety continues to host events that engage our community members and provide services to our North Philadelphia community and provide an impactful experience to our student base as well as our community partners,” King said said King’s experience will benefit the entire Temple community “Captain King brings a unique blend of compassion and intelligence to this role along with a passion for progressive law enforcement He is joining a department that is committed to making a difference in the lives of the Temple and North Philadelphia communities There is no doubt that he will continue our mission of making our communities safer and stronger,” Griffin said King is looking forward to connecting with students  “To work in a job that combines public safety and a university setting is both a unique opportunity and challenge It is one that I always wanted to work in,” he said Temple Now: The official source for Temple news.Copyright 2015 WASHINGTON (TNND) — Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is trending after he publicly handled a now-viral video of a "F*** the Jews" sign at his company's Philadelphia bar On Sunday, Portnoy posted an "Emergency Press Conference" video after being informed of the light-up sign at the Barstool bar said his phone started blowing up over the sign and vowed to track down those responsible 'F*** the Jews,'" Portnoy said I've been so mad for the last two hours this is why the Emergency Press Conference is late because I was so over the top.'' Portnoy spent much of Sunday tracking down those in the video and the waitresses who served the table Both of the waitresses seen in the video holding up the sign were fired with Portnoy describing his phone call with one of them as "one of the dumbest f***ing humans I've ever talked to in my life." The video of the sign was posted onto an Instagram story of an account that now appears to have been deleted who said they weren't at the bar that evening rolling on the people who there," Portnoy said Portnoy also contacted the person who posted the video before the account was deleted claiming the person is a student at Temple who began crying and telling Portnoy he isn't antisemitic how do I make this right before I go ape-s**t I'm 20 steps ahead and I'm using everything I am going to come for your f***ing throat unless you give me answers," Portnoy said In a statement from Temple President John Fry said the school's Division of Student Affairs identified one Temple student who is believed to have been involved and placed them on interim suspension The school is promising that "any additional students who are found to be involved will face strict disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code Portnoy also said he wants to turn the horrible situation into a learning moment by sending the kids to Auschwitz On Monday, Portnoy claims he "got into a screaming match" with a local Philadelphia news reporter over the incident "I know people want me to care about this but I just got in a screaming match with ABC Philadelphia scumbag reporter who tried to blame me and Barstool and white men for the 'F*** the Jews' sign," Portnoy said Portnoy spoke with the ABC Philadelphia reporter after he said they "begged" him to do an interview He said the reporter "pulled a quote out of her a** from a made-up journal and demanded she identify where the quote came from She attributed the quote to two University of Virginia professors to which Portnoy said he disagreed with the idea Portnoy also accused the outlet of choosing a different reporter to conduct the interview than the one originally scheduled influencers and lawmakers praised Portnoy for how he handled the situation "Everyone needs to call out antisemitism when they see it. Thank you @stoolpresidente for doing the real work to ensure change," X CEO Linda Yaccarino wrote on the platform Actor Ben Stiller wrote on X "I don’t agree with Dave on a lot but I do on this." Sen. Dave McCormick "Good on @stoolpresidente for not only immediately working to address the horrific display of hate displayed in Philadelphia last night but also using it as an opportunity to educate on the tragic history of anti-Jewish hatred and violence "We can’t look the other way at antisemitism and crushed whenever it rears its ugly head." The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an exterior rendering for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple As previously announced the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple will be built on an 18.6-acre site located at the South corner of Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 45,000 square feet a meetinghouse and an accompanying utility building President Nelson announced the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple at the October 2023 general conference “The ordinances and covenants of the temple are of eternal significance,” he said then “We continue to build more temples to make these sacred possibilities become a reality in each of your lives.” Colorado in the Intermountain West of the United States is home to nearly 150,000 Latter-day Saints in 310 congregations The first mission of the Church in Colorado was established in 1896 The first official congregation was formed only a year later Latter-day Saints worship in temples for several reasons: to feel God’s love and peace to learn more about God’s plan for His children and the gospel of Jesus Christ to make promises with God and with one’s husband or wife and to unite families in this life and the next through sacred ordinances You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com) You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you and security practices that differ from those on our website By referring or linking you to this website we do not endorse or guarantee this content If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it To download all photos or videos related to this article select the links at the bottom of each section (Getty Images) | Right: Mohammad Adnan Khan (Mo Khan) the Temple University student reportedly behind the “Fuck the Jews” sign on display at Portnoy’s Philadelphia bar Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please direct it here You can also use that form to send us reader mail MAGA bro and professional pizza pundit Dave Portnoy had a very bad PR moment over the weekend some fellow bros popped into the bar and ordered bottle service complete with a “Fuck the Jews” bottle service sign if you are scratching your head wondering what that means I’m pretty sure that if you order bottle service at Barstool the staff will customize a sign for your table in the VIP section along with your bottle of overpriced booze and mixers Joe” or “I’m Getting Hitched Tomorrow” or “Single and Ready to Mingle” or The sign quickly made its way onto social media, and all hell broke loose. Portnoy, who is Jewish, released a couple of videos of his own on Sunday, identifying Temple University student Mohammad Adnan Khan, who goes by Mo Khan, as the antisemitic customer. Khan allegedly posted the message “Throw a quarter on the ground find a Jew” on the same day as the sign incident Portnoy said the two waitresses who served the table were fired referring to the one as “honey,” “this girl,” and “one of the dumbest fucking humans I’ve ever talked to in my life.” Portnoy insisted that he wanted real consequences for all those involved and those real consequences now include Portnoy sending Khan to Poland to visit Auschwitz Portnoy should force Khan to be chaperoned on the entire trip by a couple of Holocaust survivors According to his since-deleted LinkedIn page is an honors double major in marketing and information systems management and a “determined individual with a strong entrepreneurial background.” I did enjoy this headline on Reddit in reference to Portnoy: “Guy who promotes the ‘Good People on both sides’ candidate is shocked by rising antisemitism.” Philadelphia’s own Kristen Welker has been at the helm of Meet the Press since September 2023 she had her biggest show to date thanks to a lengthy sit down with Donald Trump She dutifully questioned Trump on a wide variety of topics relating to his first 100 days in office at one pointing calling the interview with Welker “dishonest” because she had the nerve to say that prices for some consumer goods were going up stating that if the prices on baby dolls go up maybe a kid can get by with three dolls instead of 30 Welker questioned him about the lack of due process for people here illegally asking him if he believes non-citizens deserve due process the Fifth Amendment says as much.” And then Trump told her “it might say that” but that if we had due process for all the people he’s trying to deport “we’d have to have a million or two million or three million trials…” The suburbs finally discover roller derby And it looks like Downingtown just might get the state’s first openly transgender mayor 46:13.73: Fastest time in the weekend’s 10-mile Broad Street Run The fastest non-binary person ran it in 52:17.67 And the male wheelchair winner’s time was 37:19.74 Might be time to get off the couch and get ready for next year’s 5: Days this week with rain in the forecast $1.5 million: Value of 16 heists in the Philly area that included lots and lots of meat 74 percent: Portion of non-resident employees of Center City companies who are back in the office When I was putting together my annual Summer Concert Guide for the May issue of Philly Mag I loathe Phish and was going to completely exclude them I decided to have an open mind and ask Casey Boy from the Preston & Steve Show to do his best to defend the jammy wankers I first became a Phish fan way back in 1993 I’ve heard it from so many people over the years about how much the band sucks What band never plays a song the same way twice What major band would show up to a sold-out concert and tell the crowd “We’re about to play hours of new music you’ve never heard before” This is a band that surprises fans by covering entire albums whether it’s Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon or the Who’s Quadrophenia This is a band that did a 13-night run at Madison Square Garden and never repeated a single song Going to a Phish concert is a little bit like listening to a jukebox But the thing about the Foo Fighters is this: Every Foo Fighters song sounds like the Foo Fighters you just never know what you are going to get You can read more fun stuff in our Summer Concert Guide here 19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at the Library 30 Must-Visit Pennsylvania State Historical Markers The Orion bar has been a go-to spot for a night out in Bellingham since it opened in 2017 creating a new spot that has only grown in attraction: the Odd Fellows Temple Room.  If you are over 21 and have not been to this spot Warm lighting and Jazz-Age music fill the room and dancers swing and jive to big band tunes played live.  “My goal has always been to try to cultivate a culture of acceptance and of gathering in a community that isn't just centered on getting drunk,” said Jonny McIntyre the owner and creator of The Orion and the Odd Fellows Temple Room having some food and sitting around interacting with each other.” The Temple Room has built a strong music scene featuring top-notch musicians across a range of genres I wanted it to be a venue that could focus on jazz folk and lower volume independent music,” McIntyre said.  so he understands both managing and performing at a music venue.  “We have some world-class musicians that live in this town so watching them be able to play to a packed room and have a great time — I just feel happy to give back As someone who has worked in the service industry for many years McIntyre knows how to conduct his business It’s a finely tuned machine with many moving parts Whether he’s redesigning lighting fixtures hand painting the beautiful murals around the room mixing sound during a performance or pouring your drink “I am mostly concerned about the musicians getting compensated enough; that they're having a good time and being paid for their time and that the community is taken care of,” McIntyre said It seems evident from the love and support growing for this spot that the culture McIntyre hoped to foster has come to fruition have created something special for themselves,” said Nathalie Wagler the community engagement manager for the Downtown Bellingham Partnership Wagler emphasized how the bar has truly found its niche in a town filled with live music “It’s cool that they have leaned into this specific genre of jazz and big band,” Wagler said.  McIntyre was proud to say that the Temple Room boasts a large demographic of bar goers the Bellingham community has consistently shown up to big band nights.  “I feel like it's unique to see every single type of person represented in that space Big band really brings people together,” Wagler said whose first show was February 2024 was formed for the purpose of consistently playing at the venue The 18 piece band plays monthly and is made up of mainly Western Washington University graduates and is headed by Toby Bruce “Jonny gives opportunities to a bunch of people to have a spot to play jazz and also for the [musical] veterans of town to do really cool events,” Bruce said The swing and lindy hop community of Bellingham has also started frequenting the venue as the large space in front of the stage is perfect for cutting a rug Dance instructors from B’ham Hop teach open dance lessons before big band nights “Jonny has created a community that not only he loves but loves him,” said Bruce “He is passionate about everything he does live jazz music and a trip to the past intrigue you then the Odd Fellows Temple Room is the place to go Quincy Koch (she/her) is an opinion writer for The Front this quarter. She is a third-year student at Western, majoring in communication studies and minoring in journalism public relations. She loves spending time with friends, singing and adventuring outside. You can reach her at quincykoch.thefront@gmail.com The Front is an independent student newspaper covering Western Washington University SWAC Tournament MVP CJ Hines Signs with Temple5.2.25 | Men's Basketball SALT LAKE CITY — No injuries were reported after a natural gas explosion shook several buildings near North Temple early Monday according to Salt Lake City fire officials An explosion was reported at a convenience store near 1700 West and North Temple about 3:15 a.m. according to Salt Lake Fire Division Chief Bob Silverthorne Several windows were blown out and there was structural damage to the building which houses an Extra Mile convenience store Subway restaurant and China Delight Restaurant No employees of the businesses appear to have been in the building at the time Utilities were shut off in the area and there is "no known risk to the community," police said in a social media post An employee of the restaurant said she was supposed to start work shortly after the explosion and could hear the blast from her home "I talked to one of the officers who told me that there has been an explosion here on the property," Orlana Slim She said she was glad the explosion happened before she got there The full scope of damage is still being assessed and investigators are working to determine the cause of the explosion Oglebay representatives pass out goodies Sunday during Temple Shalom’s annual Chocolate Extravaganza Proceeds from the event go toward Temple Shalom’s community outreach projects like the interfaith Thanksgiving and 9/11 Memorial services the West Virginia Northern Community College culinary group the Wheeling Park High School culinary group and Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Monroe County’s recent Delinquent Land Tax Sale resulted in a record-breaking $937,416.07 in total sales for 31 .. WEIRTON — A man wanted by Weirton police for allegedly stealing a vehicle and firearm earlier this year was .. | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Wizards of the Coast has just unveiled a new adventure entitled Eberron: Race for the Crab Temple that will debut at PAX East in Boston from May 8th to 11th, 2025. The new module will be a tie-in to the upcoming Forge of the Artificer sourcebook and will be run by longtime convention TTRPG play organizer Baldman Games So just what can players expect when in this latest return to the world of Eberron So far, Wizards of the Coast has provided only a few tidbits on what’s involved in the adventure Your group has been dispatched by Morgrave University to travel to Xen’drik and seek out the Crab Temple It’s a race between your expedition and a rival to discover its secrets featuring rules from the new Player’s Handbook and first looks at options from Eberron: Forge of the Artificer We do know that it will be the first official DnD adventurer set exclusively in Eberron since the Rising from the Last War campaign book was released in 2019 – although Eberron did appear as one of the locations in the Vecna: Eve of Ruin campaign in 2024 It’s not clear if Eberron: Race for the Crab Temple will be available to the general public after PAX East is over but chances are good we’ll see it as a free or paid module on D&D Beyond sometime in the near future In the meantime, if you are attending the event and want to sign up, just visit the PAX East schedule, click the “Categories” dropdown and select “Tabletop RPG” (you’ll see the adventure listed as one of of the options). You can also find more information on the official Baldman Games Discord server For more from the world of Dungeons & Dragons, visit our D&D News page reviews and rules updates delivered right to your inbox Home About Us Books Toys News Accessories dungeonsanddragonsfanatic@gmail.com Privacy Policy Affiliate Disclosure 6:17 AM | Updated: 3:06 pm BY MARY CULBERTSON AND BRIAN CARLSON, KSL TV AND ADAM SMALL, KSL NEWSRADIO SALT LAKE CITY — A natural gas explosion in Salt Lake City shook multiple buildings on North Temple early Monday Salt Lake City police said the explosion caused several windows to blow out of a Chevron gas station convenience store near 1700 West and North Temple The Salt Lake City Fire Department led the investigation which determined nobody was inside at the time the employee who was scheduled to open the store said if it had exploded a mere 20 minutes later “I talked to one of the officers who told me that there has been an explosion here on the property I was supposed to be in there,'” Slim said “I’m just glad it happened before I got there.” Division Chief Bob Silverthorne with SLCFD said no flames broke out after the explosion and the reason for that was still being investigated and they found the windows to be blown out of this building and then that kind of blew the fire out,” he said “… We found some load-bearing walls to be blown out in addition to the windows exploding and some damage to the trusses inside.” Best image this morning of the explosion at a Chevron gas station convenience store & restaurants building in Salt Lake City. On @KSL5TV at 6:30 hear from onde of the ExtraMile employees schedule to work this morning, who would’ve been in the building 20 min later. pic.twitter.com/By97bEXGqP — Brian Carlson (@briancarlsontv) May 5, 2025 but at least three nearby businesses were found to be involved Silverthorne said he’s received reports that the nearby Apollo Burger Silverthorne said a building engineer was expected at the scene to help determine the structural integrity of the businesses before they were expected to open “You don’t want to occupy something that has any load-bearing walls that have been affected or They need to make sure it’s stable before they run businesses out of there.” All utilities were shut off as a precaution in the hours afterward Authorities said there was no further threat to the public but cautioned against complacency when it comes to natural gas call us and we can get our people down there have detection monitoring that we can go through make sure the house is safe,” Silverthorne said explosions like this one may be the result Photo by: Grace SherlockTemple Track & Field Heads to Princeton for Larry Ellis Invitational5.1.25 | Women's Track and Field Settle III Secure All-BIG 5 Honors5.1.25 | Men's Basketball Nearly 8,500 graduates earned degrees during the 2024–2025 academic year A total of 57% of degree recipients come from the state of Pennsylvania including 16% from right here in Philadelphia Temple University will celebrate the Class of 2025 when it officially confers undergraduate graduate and professional program degrees during its universitywide Commencement ceremony on Wednesday Temple’s 138th Commencement ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m “Commencement is the most special day of the year at Temple University as it illustrates how this institution transforms lives It also helps remind us of exactly why we are here,” President John Fry said “I am eager to join the larger Temple community to celebrate our graduates champion their accomplishments and wish them well as they prepare to turn the page on this chapter of their lives During this year’s ceremony, degree recipients will hear from Temple Board Chair Mitchell Morgan, FOX ’76, LAW ’80, who will deliver the Commencement address Morgan will share insights and anecdotes related to his own Temple Made story former coach of the Temple women’s lacrosse team will also receive honorary degrees during the ceremony Building off a new tradition established last year Temple faculty and staff will congregate to create designated “cheer pods” to greet graduates with signs and cow bells as the soon-to-be alumni process to the Liacouras Center earned degrees during the 2024–2025 academic year and will now count themselves among Temple’s more than 370,000 living alumni A total of 40% of the undergraduate degree recipients are also U.S The Class of 2025 is reflective of Temple’s dual status as Philadelphia’s public research university and as a global institution of higher learning including 16% (1,348 students overall) from right here in Philadelphia One hundred and eighty-five of the new graduates live in one of the eight zip codes (19121 19123,19125,19130,19132,19133 and 19140) that border Temple’s campus Graduates of this year’s class also come from 48 states and the District of Columbia as 101 countries are represented within the Class of 2025 This year’s youngest bachelor’s degree recipient is only 19 years old Sixteen sets of twins are also among this year’s graduates A total of 5,683 of this year’s graduates earned undergraduate degrees A total of 749 graduates celebrated the culmination of their professional studies Families and friends who plan to attend this year’s ceremony can find directions as well as information on accessibility here at this website News media interested in attending the ceremony are asked to register in advance. Media members are urged to register by Monday, May 5, with Steve Orbanek at stephen.orbanek@temple.edu Two new statues have recently been added and are now part of the Temple Square experience “Joseph Smith Receives the Plates,” created by Leroy Transfield, stands near the Priesthood restoration monuments and the Seagull monument in the southwest corner It depicts the moment when Joseph Smith received the gold plates from the Angel Moroni on September 22 1827 — an event foundational to the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints An event celebrating the placement of the “Five Wise Virgins” statue located west of the Relief Society Building seven statues — four new and three refurbished — have been placed on the grounds at Church Headquarters teams of artisans are working meticulously to restore the beauty of the sacred structure From hand-painted ceilings to carefully gilded moldings materials and techniques are being used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the interior while also respecting the temple’s original design Crews are also restoring and replicating the ornate wood paneling beams and stenciling for which the temple is known adding detailed stencil designs and repairing wood elements that have aged over the years Visitors to Temple Square can enjoy seeing greenery and thousands of flowers on display as warmer Spring weather makes its way to Salt Lake City. Exhibits, daily organ recitals and live events are also offered on Temple Square for guests The International Art Competition has also returned to the Church History Museum It features 150 pieces by global Latter-day Saint artists and explores faith across various cultures The exhibition is free to the public and will remain open through January 2026 Latter-day Saints consider temples the house of the Lord and the most sacred places of worship on earth Temples differ from the Church’s meetinghouses (chapels) All are welcome to attend Sunday worship services and other weekday activities at local meetinghouses The primary purpose of temples is for faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ to participate in sacred ceremonies and proxy baptisms on behalf of deceased ancestors who did not have the opportunity to be baptized while living (CNN) — At least one Temple University student has been suspended after an antisemitic incident Saturday at a Philadelphia sports bar owned by the founder of sports and pop culture website Barstool Sports The incident began when a customer at Barstool Sansom Street ordered bottle service and a customizable sign Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said in a video posted to social media Sunday Such a letter board is a perk that can accompany high-end beverage offerings The sign read “F**k the Jews,” according to Portnoy without saying precisely who put the message on the sign and he immediately launched an investigation of who was responsible for the message Portnoy said he spoke with two patrons who were responsible for the incident and two servers at his bar who were involved have been fired “The employees complied with a customer’s request for a sign in connection with ordering bottle service,” Barstool Sansom Street said in a Facebook post Sunday. Photos from previous days on the bar’s Instagram page show – besides dancing drinking and other typical club scenes – people carrying letter board signs with custom messages such as birthday greetings and other remarks “We take all forms of discrimination incredibly seriously and are particularly upset by actions taken against our Jewish patrons Temple, meanwhile, is investigating a “deeply disturbing” antisemitic incident and a student who is believed to be involved has been placed on interim suspension, its president, John Fry, said Sunday in a letter to the school community Sunday The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of US universities’ handling of alleged antisemitism. Temple is one of 60 US institutions that received letters from the Department of Education in March announcing an investigation into antisemitic discrimination and harassment warning institutions of possible consequences if they don’t take adequate steps to protect Jewish students let me be clear: antisemitism is abhorrent It has no place at Temple and acts of hatred and discrimination against any person or persons are not tolerated at this university,” Fry said CNN reached out to Temple University for additional information Portnoy has decided to “use this as a teaching moment but maybe for everyone,” he said in a second video about the incident He spoke to the two patrons’ families and is paying for the men to visit Auschwitz the Nazi concentration camp in Poland now operating as a museum preserving the horrors of the Holocaust these are young f**king morons who did this do you really want to ruin someone’s life?” Portnoy said he believes sending them on a trip to Auschwitz is “a fair outcome of this event.” Portnoy founded the site and media company Barstool Sports in 2003 and the bar, Barstool Sansom Street, in 2022 in Center City district of Philadelphia The Anti-Defamation League in Philadelphia responded to the incident with a statement Sunday saying “ADL Philadelphia is aware of the offensive and hateful message “F*** the Jews” that was displayed inside Barstool “We are investigating the situation and are getting in touch with the bar’s management We have also alerted law enforcement,” the statement added “Antisemitic slurs and statements have no place in our city.” The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2025 Cable News Network News Channel 3-12 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service Privacy Policy Community Guidelines FCC Public File EEO Public File Report FCC Applications Do Not Sell My Personal Information (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) An artist's rendering for the recently approved Fairview Texas Temple the Fairview Town Council begrudgingly approved plans submitted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for construction of a temple in the Dallas suburb “This has been an extraordinarily difficult decision, how to deal with this,” Mayor Henry Lessner told a packed room and those listening from an overflow “I will tell you that there’s seven of us up here Mayor Henry Lessner chastised the church for acting in what he deemed a less-than-neighborly fashion the church agreed to shave approximately 54 feet off its initially proposed 174-foot-high building (spire included) and shrink its overall footprint from around 45,000 square feet to roughly 30,000 square feet The church also renamed the edifice this week to the Fairview Texas Temple after a request from the planning and zoning commission to reflect its actual location The church had initially dubbed it the McKinney Texas Temple a reference to a much larger neighboring city “We are grateful for the outcome of last night’s meeting and extend our sincere appreciation to the Fairview Town Council for honoring the terms of the mediated agreement,” Melissa McKneely “We know the temple will be a peaceful addition to Fairview and the surrounding communities.” Despite the church’s concessions, many residents who rose to speak raised concerns about the current version’s 120-foot height, citing examples of other Latter-day Saint temples with much shorter or absent steeples asking why church officials were unwilling to reduce the spire height to the planning and zoning commission’s suggestion of 68 feet and 3 inches Doing so would restrict it to the height of what is currently the tallest building in the town’s residential zone — a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse near the temple site (Shelby Tauber | Special to The Tribune) The lot of the proposed site a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse rises 68 feet into the air “The design of the Fairview Temple,” explained Coppin has been prayerfully considered and approved by senior leadership.” he added the need to take into account the overall look of the building “has a direct proportionality to the size of the building.” The next several hours were filled with passionate public comments for and against the current design with the majority of supporters identifying as Latter-day Saints enhances and elevates [its] heavenly symbolism and experience,” explained Fairview resident and church member Nolan Godfrey (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) An artist's rendering of the originally proposed McKinney Texas Temple frequently cast the church as a bully reaching into its deep pockets to avoid reasonable compromises “ I hope you choose our town’s character over threats from the billion-dollar organization — be the David against the Goliath,” resident Lee Moore pleaded with the council before calling on it to restrict the overall height to the planning and zoning commission’s suggestion in announcing his vote in favor of the church’s compromise design accused the faith’s leaders of acting in an unneighborly fashion and rebuffing his requests to meet with top decision-makers “does this church hide behind their attorneys?” Fairview is hardly alone in its tense opposition to designs for a Latter-day Saint temple in a noncommercial zone, with similar debates pitting neighbor against neighbor all the way from Cody The Fairview Texas Temple is the state’s 10th temple announced, under construction or in operation. The Lone Star State is home to more than 390,000 Latter-day Saints in more than 750 congregations. Church members view temples as the most sacred places on Earth, buildings where the faithful participate in their religion’s highest rites, including eternal marriage. The Barstool Sports bar in Philly went mega viral this weekend after “Fuck the Jews” was written on a bottle service sign and made it to social media: 📍Barstool Sports Philly last night – @stoolpresidente needs your attention. pic.twitter.com/P4hfbrTjZQ Everyone involved have to be the biggest dumbasses in the world for going ahead with this to the bottle service girls who thought the sign was justifiable to then putting it on social media like it wasn’t going to get out there and upset people We’ve just lost all common sense about what’s right and wrong Well when you do dumb shit you have the Internet and one of the biggest voices on it to hold you accountable Emergency Press Conference – There was a “Fuck the Jews” sign at our Philly bar last night. I am shaking I’m so mad pic.twitter.com/DRlQc9woiA In an update he’s now sending the kids involved to Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust: Emergency Press Conference – I’m sending the people who ordered the “Fuck Jews” signs at my bar to Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust. Rather than ruin a couple 20 year oldslives maybe this can be used as a teaching moment pic.twitter.com/sci4hBPBFA Imagine one day you’re getting bottle service and in less than 24 hours you’re making plans to visit Auschwitz. That had to be the most insane Sunday Scaries. Temple put out a statement explaining that they suspended one of the kids believed to have been involved. As a Temple guy I disavow him (big of me) they shouldn’t even be allowed to go to school there and be forced to transfer Villanova for being an idiot Imagine if this sign didn’t say “Jews” but had another group written on it Kyle writes blog posts and does Man on the Street-style videos all around Philadelphia He graduated from Temple University (a basketball school) in 2015 Final approval arrived Tuesday night for construction of the Fairview Texas Temple but it will not be the shorter version sought by either the town or the larger one needed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “None of us are pleased with this,” said Fairview Mayor Henry Lessner Lessner and the council voted 5-2 to approve a conditional use permit allowing the church to build the temple with a steeple and spire that will rise to 120 feet above ground Each councilmember who voted for the permit said he didn’t like doing so The decision comes nearly nine months after the council rejected the church’s original application to build a two-story 45,000-square-foot temple with a spire reaching 174 feet The temple now will be one story with 30,742 square feet “We are grateful for the outcome of last night’s meeting and extend our sincere appreciation to the Fairview Town Council for honoring the terms of the mediated agreement,” church spokeswoman Melissa McKneely said in a statement issued Wednesday church representatives told the council that the smaller temple creates a substantial burden on the church and its growing membership in the area “The church is willing to make these changes even though it places a burden on them because its members’ needs must be met in some other way,” said Tom Coppin a design consultant who represented the church in the meeting The church agreed to slash the temple’s size during non-binding mediation in November One church member described the concessions as dramatic because they cut in half the temple’s capacity for endowment sessions The church’s application for the smaller temple was submitted in March with two instruction rooms instead of the original four “With the growing membership of our church in North Texas we need another temple to allow our members to worship without being substantially burdened we need a temple considerably larger than the most recent redesign affords,” Allen Texas Stake President Daniel Trythall said Trythall was the first of 44 people to comment during a 140-minute public hearing A total of 25 expressed support for the church’s application for the temple with a spire of 120 feet while 19 urged the council to limit it to 68 feet executive session for an hour before emerging to make a decision its members disliked but he and other councilmembers said town attorneys told them they were unlikely to prevail if the church sued and that it could cost the town millions in legal fees They said they had a fiduciary responsibility to the town to vote for the 120-foot height We believe we are doing what’s best for the town God help us,” councilman Gregg Custer said the Fairview Planning and Zoning Commission approved the conditional use permit but set a condition that the temple’s spire be limited to 68 feet That is the same height as the spire on the Latter-day Saint meetinghouse and chapel adjacent to the temple property and the religious and architectural design purposes for the building are not met if the steeple and spire are limited to 68 feet and 3 inches,” Coppin told the council on behalf of the church The planning and zoning commission also sought to require the church to turn off the temple’s exterior lighting between 11 p.m church officials agreed to turn off the exterior lights each night and the town council agreed to allow them to be used 365 days a year Coppin said the church’s lighting plan for the temple conforms with all of Fairview’s dark skies ordinances Coppin noted at the beginning of the evening that the church’s First Presidency had announced Monday it would rename the temple after months of consideration The temple originally was known as the McKinney Texas Temple The zoning ordinance for the temple site limits the height of homes to 35 feet It does not restrict the height of churches in the zone The church agreed to lower the inhabitable roof height to 32 feet “I hope a future council will change the ordinance and establish a maximum height for a church so no other council has to face this again,” councilmember Ricardo Doi said Nearly two dozen people opposed to the taller spire attended the meeting many wearing green t-shirts with the slogan A Latter-day Saint woman who supported the taller spire said tall spires fit the region The church has pointed out that many spires stand atop churches in the neighboring cities of McKinney and Allen “What is more small town than a skyline dotted by steeples?” she said People on both sides repeatedly said they were surprised they were arguing over a thin spire Several people expressed a desire for an end to the impasse so the sides can get back to working together Trythall said Latter-day Saints will join next month’s annual Change the World Allen service weekend founded by Lessner’s church the First United Methodist Church in Allen Change the World mobilizes residents of Fairview A new statue representing Church history has been added to Temple Square, and an interior renovation update has been given on the iconic Salt Lake Temple These updates were published in an April 29 news release on ChurchofJesusChrist.org Read this article in Spanish and in Portuguese: Visitors in downtown Salt Lake City can now see the statue Joseph Smith Receives the Plates Depicting a keystone event in Church history, the art piece shows Joseph Smith receiving the gold plates from the angel Moroni on Sept. 22, 1827. The 21-year-old Prophet would go on to translate the plates “by the gift and power of God” into the Book of Mormon (title page of the Book of Mormon) This statue stands in the southwest corner of Temple Square, west of the Salt Lake Tabernacle and near three recently restored monuments portraying the restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods and the Miracle of the Gulls particularly those available in the house of the Lord we fill our lamps with the oil of conversion.” Seven statues — four new and three refurbished — have been placed around Temple Square since September 2024 craftsmen and painters are meticulously restoring the beauty of the Salt Lake Temple’s interior Workers are restoring and replicating the ornate wood paneling These efforts include reapplying gold leaf adding detailed stencil designs and repairing aged wood elements This finish work continues to both enhance the aesthetic appeal of the interior and respect the temple’s original design The April 28 announcement comes almost four months after vertical coring the most extensive single activity on the Salt Lake Temple renovation project Church President Russell M. Nelson announced in a Feb. 14 social media post that “A current and comprehensive renovation to strengthen this sacred house of the Lord for future generations is now nearing completion.” The pioneer-era temple is scheduled to host an open house from April to October 2027. Three Temple Owls Join NFL Ranks4.28.25 | Football BREAKING NEWS 6:20 AM | Updated: 9:52 am An explosion on the intersection of North Temple and Redwood Road on May 5 BY MARY CULBERTSON AND ADAM SMALL which determined nobody was inside at the time and there was no further risk to the community Best image this morning of the explosion at a Chevron gas station convenience store & restaurants building in Salt Lake City. On @KSL5TV at 6:30 hear from one of the ExtraMile employees schedule to work this morning, who would’ve been in the building 20 min later. pic.twitter.com/By97bEXGqP Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Wellington New Zealand Temple The groundbreaking services for the Wellington New Zealand Temple will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Elder Taniela B. Wakolo First Counselor in the Pacific Area Presidency As previously announced the temple will be built on a 3.35-acre site located near Okowai Road and Whitford Brown Avenue Plans call for a two-story temple of approximately 14,900 square feet and an ancillary building with arrival facilities and patron housing Church President Russell M. Nelson announced this temple during the April 2022 general conference He said then: “I plead with you to counter worldly ways by focusing on the eternal blessings of the temple Your time there brings blessings for eternity.” The Wellington New Zealand Temple will be the third in the nation, joining the historic Hamilton New Zealand Temple, the first house of the Lord built in the Southern Hemisphere, and the Auckland New Zealand Temple dedicated by Elder Patrick Kearon on April 13 The first New Zealand converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were baptized in 1853 The first congregation in New Zealand was organized in 1855 Today, New Zealand is home to nearly 120,000 Latter-day Saints in about 220 congregations The First Presidency announced on April 28 that the McKinney Texas Temple will be renamed the Fairview Texas Temple Texas is home to more than 390,000 Latter-day Saints in more than 750 congregations Missionary work in Texas began in 1843 during the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Plans for the temple are on an 8.16-acre site located along Stacy Road adjacent to and east of an existing meetinghouse at 651 East Stacy Road https://youtu.be/LofU0m8OsJ4 Every second counts during an emergency response emergency vehicles rely on drivers to do their part and clear the… See the most recent messages from LASD - Temple Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff, powered by Nixle Sign up to receive messages by email & text message and members of the community were invited to participate in the #LASD #mentalhealth and de-escalation #training at the Duarte Community Center The primary Mission of Parking Enforcement Detail (PED) is to ensure the residents of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are provided with expeditious vehicle movement to help alleviate parking congestion improve the availability of parking choices and to assist the communities in addressing all parking related matters apportion scarce parking spaces for all legitimate vehicles by insuring those who violate parking regulations are properly addressed through the California Vehicle Codes (CVC) the Los Angeles County Vehicle Codes (LACoVC) and other various municipal codes Each Los Angeles County Sheriff's Station has a Parking Enforcement unit Please visit the Stations page to find your local Sheriff's Station Station Locations Please visit the LA county Sheriff's Department Pay by web site Pay by web For more street services in LA County please report your problem here: Public Works Los Angeles County To contact the proper Sheriff's station for your parking concerns and to send an email request for service; first determine who services your address by entering the area location address and click the "Find" button Temple University has suspended at least one student following an antisemitic incident at Barstool Sansom Street a Philadelphia sports bar owned by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy involved a customer ordering bottle service with a sign reading "F**k the Jews," according to Portnoy who shared details in a social media video Emergency Press Conference - There was a "Fuck the Jews" sign at our Philly bar last night. I am shaking I'm so mad pic.twitter.com/DRlQc9woiA expressed fury over the incident and launched an investigation He identified two men responsible and confirmed that two servers involved were fired "The employees complied with a customer's request for a sign in connection with ordering bottle service," Barstool Sansom Street stated on social media "We take all forms of discrimination incredibly seriously Temple University President John Fry addressed the incident in a letter to the campus community describing it as "deeply disturbing" and confirming the student believed to be involved is on interim suspension pending an investigation It has no place at Temple and acts of hatred and discrimination against any person or persons are not tolerated at this university," Fry said aiming to turn the incident into a learning opportunity He is funding a trip for them to visit Auschwitz do you really want to ruin someone's life?" He called the trip "a fair outcome of this event." The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Philadelphia responded "ADL Philadelphia is aware of the offensive and hateful message 'F*** the Jews' that was displayed inside Barstool a nightlife spot on Sansom Street." The organization is investigating "Antisemitic slurs and statements have no place in our city." ADL Philadelphia is aware of the offensive and hateful message "F*** the Jews" that was displayed inside Barstool We are investigating the situation and are getting in touch with the bar's management The incident occurs as Temple faces scrutiny over its handling of antisemitism Department of Education included Temple among 60 institutions under investigation for alleged antisemitic discrimination and harassment urging stronger protections for Jewish students This event underscores ongoing challenges for universities addressing hate and discrimination on and off campus Temple University is continuing its investigation and further details have not been released The incident has sparked broader conversations about accountability and combating antisemitism in higher education settings Copyright © 2025 UNIVERSITY HERALD. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy By Lilly KershStaff Writer The decision on the fate of the temple came just past midnight after the council listened to hours of comments from more than 40 residents and church members. Town leaders said before the vote that approval was necessary to fend off a lawsuit they believe could drain Fairview’s finances “It’s not what we wanted,” Mayor Henry Lessner said after voting in favor of the permit “But the threat of a lawsuit and our fiduciary duty to the town … five of us figure we don’t have any choice but to go forward with this.” Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy The council will allow the church to build a 120-foot-tall spire despite the commission’s recommendation to only allow a height of 68 feet the size of the steeple atop the church’s meetinghouse who is running unopposed to become Fairview’s next mayor who also is running unopposed to keep his seat Most members of the Town Council reluctantly voted to grant the church permission for the 120-foot height, repeating dissatisfaction with the size but voicing concerns about how fighting a lawsuit for a taller temple could hurt the town financially. The height is the result of a compromise the church and town came to last year in mediation Stephen Drye, a Fairview resident and church member “It is extremely good to know that it’s over,” Drye said after the council’s vote because it would have been devastating had it gone any further I hate the idea of a church having to sue somebody but at some point you have to stand your ground.” Lessner has been publicly opposed to the temple’s height for months pleading with church leaders for negotiations and concessions His term as Fairview’s mayor ends next month “It hurts my heart to do what I did,” Lessner said after midnight in Fairview’s Town Hall early Wednesday The church did acquiesce to some of the requests made by the town’s planning commission last week announcing Monday that it has renamed the temple the Fairview Texas Temple — not the McKinney Texas Temple as the church originally proposed The church also agreed to some of the requests to limit the temple’s nighttime lighting The approved temple will be more than 50 feet shorter than the church’s original proposal for a 174-foot spire — taller than the town’s water towers — that the council unanimously rejected in a vote last August Some residents say it violates Fairview’s small-town character and would dominate the neighborhoods on the residential side of town Church members say they need a new temple in North Texas because the Dallas temple is struggling to serve 100,000 members as far as Louisiana “We believe we have the freedom in this country to practice how we believe,” Snow said Church members wore blue and residents opposing the temple’s design wore green as they lined up outside Town Hall Tuesday some arriving more than five hours before the hearing Only the first 50 people were allowed in the council chambers and nearly 60 watched from the Town Hall’s lobby More than 500 watched the meeting’s livestream Members of Fairview United, a group opposed to the temple’s height asked the Town Council on Tuesday not to back down for fear of a lawsuit bright buildings are the “antithesis” of the town’s values but do so in a way that honors and respects the rural character of Fairview and doesn’t set a new and unbearable precedent,” Ballard told the council and church members at Town Hall on Tuesday Residents lit the town’s water tower green Tuesday to express opposition to the temple‘s design Town officials said the town was not involved in the lighting and did not authorize the green display She graduated in 2024 from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism and was born and raised in Atlanta Tennessee caught fire early Monday morning and suffered significant damage The Clayborn Temple was the staging point for marches to City Hall including a march led by Martin Luther King Jr on 28 March 1968 which turned violent when police and protesters clashed on Beale Street the church was undergoing a $25 million restoration that was slated to be completed in 2026 ShareSaveWatch: Rihanna's baby bump and suits galore from 2025 Met Gala red carpetThe theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear. 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Owls Host 2025 Spring Game4.12.25 | Football The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has approved a name change for the planned McKinney Texas Temple, now to be known as the Fairview Texas Temple Read this article in Spanish and in Portuguese: The updated name was first published Monday, April 28, on ChurchofJesusChrist.org An accompanying updated rendering was also released The Fairview temple will be built on an 8.16-acre site with the house of the Lord to stand adjacent to and east of an existing meetinghouse at 651 E It was later renamed the McKinney Texas Temple on Dec and will now be referred to as the Fairview Texas Temple This is one of 10 temples that are announced under construction or dedicated in the state It will be the third house of the Lord in Texas’ Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, joining the Dallas temple, dedicated in October 1984, and the Fort Worth temple The Austin Texas Temple has also been under construction since August 2024. Two other Texas temples are currently in planning stages — Houston South (announced in 2024) and El Paso (2024). In 1845, Elder Lyman Wight — then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles — led a company of Latter-day Saints to central Texas. Missionaries preached in Texas in the 1850s, until missionary work came to a halt before the Civil War, and nearly 1,000 converts immigrated to Utah from Texas. In 1898, about 300 Church members settled on land purchased by the Church in northeast Texas that would become the colony of Kelsey, about 100 miles east of Fairview. Church membership in Texas has grown rapidly in recent decades — from 132,000 Latter-day Saints in 1985 to just over 210,000 in 2000. Today, Texas is home to more than 390,000 Latter-day Saints in more than 750 congregations. Temple football’s annual Cherry and White Spring Game takes place on 10th and Diamond streets at Edberg-Olson Hall on April 12 with kickoff at 2 p.m (Temple students will receive free food and beverages at the barbecue.)  The origin story for spring football games has often been disputed it’s a sports tradition dating back to the late 1800s Temple used to play its annual Cherry and White Spring Game at the 34,000-seat Temple Stadium have each overseen the Cherry & White Day games the game allows coaches to evaluate talent look at player development and build excitement for fans for the upcoming season it provides opportunities for players to compete for starting positions in game-like scenarios and to showcase the team’s culture stadium atmosphere and fan support to potential recruits Philadelphia radio legends Bill Campbell and Steve Fredericks would broadcast Temple’s annual Cherry and White Spring Game on the airwaves like in 1986 when Owl legend Paul Palmer played in his final spring game Palmer followed the spring game with a historic senior season which led the nation and made him the runner-up for the 1986 Heisman Trophy Former Temple quarterback Lee Saltz (left) and running back Paul Palmer (middle) with former Head Coach Bruce Arians during media day at Veterans Stadium in 1984 (Photography courtesy of Special Collections Research Center The 2015 Cherry and White Spring Game was also a memorable year for many Owls fans as it was the prelude to Temple beating Penn State for the first time in 74 years in a 27-10 victory before a packed record crowd of 69,176 at Lincoln Financial Field “We are going to be Temple tough,” said Keeler “It will be a good chance to see where we are and our fans will have a chance to witness that improvement.”   Keeler brings a legacy of 271 career victories winning two national titles as head coach at the University of Delaware and Sam Houston State “His resume and what he’s accomplished are just phenomenal. He’s a local guy in Delaware, and you have coaches and former players from the high college ranks and NFL levels singing his praises,” said Rick Kristoff member of the Temple Temperors—a group of lifelong Owls football fans known for traveling the country to games with red robes “I haven’t been this excited about a coach since Coach Rhule.”  Temple football opened its NCAA allotted 15 spring practices on Chodoff Field at Edberg Olson Hall beginning on March 11 (Photography courtesy of Temple football)  Kristoff with his lifelong friends Mark O’Donnell first created the Temple Temperors in 2014 The trio has since attended several Cherry and White Spring Games “The spring game is a fun time of the year to watch the new talent we have for the first time," said Kristoff a proud Owls’ season ticket holder of the last 15 years "I look forward to seeing what's on the field like what kind of arm strength our quarterback has and the great distance of how far our kickers can kick I enjoy that it brings live tackling and speed in a game-like atmosphere."  I remember in past years saying hello to former Owl greats like Haason Reddick and Dion Dawkins "It's a nice opportunity to go on the field shake hands and take some pictures after the game.” The Temperors first formed a strong bond walking the hallways together as students at Harry S The origins of the group's namesake began during a road trip to New Orleans to watch Temple play against Tulane University in 2014 they walked down Bourbon Street and stumbled upon a shop where something caught their eye “We saw these three large king crown hats and they were ridiculous We weren’t going to buy them because the price was also ridiculous,” laughed Kristoff I’m buying them all,’ so Bob and I gave in bought them and enjoyed wearing them up and down Bourbon Street that night.”  they realized that the hats’ color looked like the Owls’ cherry and white and decided to wear them to Temple’s Saturday night game against Tulane so we were seen all over TV in the stands wearing these hats,” said Kristoff let’s wear them next year against Penn State and it became a part of our game day wardrobe.”   homemade necklace with a golden T and the rapper Flavor Flav clock necklaces,” he laughed “We would change the picture in the clock by taking it apart so sometimes it’s a picture of a coach or player parents and families often ask the Temple Temperors to take pictures with them during tailgates at Lot K outside of Lincoln Financial Field during the Owls’ football season featuring delicious sandwiches like Italian pulled pork or jerk chicken cheesesteak and other dishes The Temple Owl Club will hold various events for fans and football alumni including the Owl Club Fan Tailgate and football-affiliated T-Club reception “Getting the crowd back to tailgating at Norris Street is always an enjoyable time so getting back together before the season Fry presented an ambitious vision for Temple’s future at his investiture ceremony on Friday Before a packed crowd gathered at the Temple Performing Arts Center Fry shared a bold vision for the university’s future Temple not only can become a model urban land grant university over time we can also become one of the top 10 public urban research universities in the United States,” Fry said Several prominent leaders from the Temple and Philadelphia communities participated in Fry’s investiture ceremony vice president for community impact and civic engagement; Mitch Morgan chair of the Board of Trustees; Cherelle Parker mayor of Philadelphia; Provost Gregory Mandel; Michael Young president and CEO of Temple Health; Shohreh Amini president of the Faculty Senate; Ray Epstein Class of 2025 and president of Temple Student Government; Chancellor Richard Englert; Bret Perkins university trustee and senior vice president of external and government affairs for Comcast Corporation; and Keith Leaphart executive vice president and Humana chief health equity and community impact officer for Jefferson University Here is what a few of them had to say about President Fry City of Philadelphia “Leaders often say they’re invested in the prosperity of Philadelphia Temple Student Government “Since his first day [Fry] has shown willingness to connect directly with student leadership One of his first requests after stepping into the role was to meet with Temple Student Government he not only listened but played an active role in moving forward our Flight shuttle reform initiative setting a precedent for a relationship guided in action FOX ’91 University trustee and senior vice president of external and government affairs It is no surprise that we are already seeing why he is the right leader at the right time for Temple Gregory Mandel Senior vice president and provost I cannot help but recall the very first conversation that John and I had after he accepted the position as president His heart felt compassion for our community and excitement about confronting the hard work of our mission was evident John has an abiding dedication to tireless commitment to work towards a better society and his vision for Temple is part of our next great chapter.”  Temple Health “This is an important and exciting time for Temple and John Fry’s appointment marks a significant milestone for our combined organization It’s also a personal milestone for John and me John and I worked together to improve health and education in Lancaster Faculty Senate“President Fry is a strong supporter of the principles of academic freedom and shared governance as a way to nurture innovation teaching and scholarship as a way to advance the university's mission He also supports building connections with the broader Temple community as a way to advance the university’s mission.” and he joins Temple after spending three decades in higher education leadership positions including roles as executive vice president at the University of Pennsylvania and president at Franklin & Marshall College and Drexel University Standing in the renovated building that was once the church of university founder Russell Conwell Fry shared his plan for transforming Temple into a top urban research university in the country “We must distinguish ourselves in three important areas: student success; discovery creativity and innovation; and comprehensive a national coalition committed to increasing the number of college graduates in the United States “Temple will be a university designed not just to welcome students but to see them through to graduation,” he said “This is a promise that will shape how we invest our resources organize our systems and define our impact creativity and innovation at Temple by building on the university’s strengths in the life sciences and biomedical research while also establishing leadership in emerging technologies like generative AI “Temple is in a strong position to embark on its next chapter of consequential research that will deliver solutions that benefit our community drive economic growth along the North Broad Street corridor will focus on strengthening Temple’s connection with the local community He discussed transforming the neighborhoods surrounding Temple’s campuses through community partnerships public safety and the development of a Broad Street innovation corridor linking the health sciences we have a generational opportunity to transform Temple by reimagining its role as a place-based institution,” Fry said “We can become a full partner in community problem-solving and an unstoppable force for innovation that seamlessly connects our North Philadelphia campuses and neighborhoods to the entire city.”  Fry said Temple will rely on philanthropy more than ever “I will soon announce the largest and most ambitious fundraising campaign in Temple’s history,” he said “This campaign will run to 2034 when we celebrate Temple’s 150th anniversary.”  He then shared that the campaign is already off to a historic start “I am delighted to announce today the largest donation in Temple’s 141-year history a $27.5 million gift from philanthropists Sidney and Caroline Kimmel to name the new home for the Klein College of Media and Communication,” Fry said to a standing ovation He added that the new academic and performance space will be named the Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication Fry is optimistic about what the future holds and I have witnessed a culture that unapologetically upholds that mission,” he said “And there is no other place that I’d rather be to do this important work.”  View a recording of the ceremony. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMEMPHIS a Memphis church hailed as an epicenter during the civil rights movement has suffered significant damage after catching fire and burning during the early morning on April 28 the fire broke out at the historic location on Hernando Street near Pontotac Avenue Memphis Fire Department says the church has sustained significant damage and most of the damage was done to the inside of the building The National Civil Rights Museum released the following statement on the loss of the building: The recent fire that consumed Clayborn Temple is a devastating blow a nerve center of the Civil Rights Movement was more than just bricks and stained glass; it was a beating heart of a community that chose unity over division Clayborn Temple stood as a symbol of organized resistance and hope during the 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike it wasn’t just about better wages; it was about dignity about declaring that Black lives and labor mattered in a city that often acted indifferent despite cycles of neglect and efforts at preservation Clayborn Temple remained a powerful reminder that in the face of obstacles collective action and faith can build something stronger Its destruction by fire is another somber chapter in a long story of devastated sacred spaces it’s this: Clayborn Temple will rise again because its foundation was never merely physical the spirit of “Community Over Chaos” is stirring Financial recovery efforts must be coordinated Preservationists should be examining the remains to save what they can Plans for rebuilding—not just restoring the past but reimagining Clayborn Temple for future generations—must be underway The protection strategies have now become mission-critical: fire-resistant construction materials and stronger community engagement must anchor the rebuilding But just as important will be reaffirming what Clayborn Temple always stood for: justice through unity and an unwavering refusal to yield to adversity Memphis has a choice: mourn in isolation or rebuild in solidarity History—and Clayborn Temple’s own story—points clearly toward the second but the community will light the way forward but it cannot destroy the spirit that built them Investigators are working with the Memphis Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol and Explosives to determine the cause of the fire Long before it became a beacon of Black history the church on the corner of Hernando Street and East Pontotoc Avenue was originally owned by a white congregation more African Americans began moving downtown and Sunday services began to change the church sold the building to Bishop J.M Clayborn’s African Methodist Episcopal Church and changed its name to Clayborn Temple AME Ministers Henry Logan Starks and Ralph Jackson had become active in the Civil Rights Movement Memphis sanitation workers used Clayborn Temple as their headquarters to demand better working conditions after garbage collectors Echol Cole and Robert Walker were crushed to death by a malfunctioning truck the sanitation workers went on strike and marched from Clayborn Temple to city hall daily saw what was happening and brought his Poor People’s Campaign to Memphis to help further the strikers’ cause The historic I AM A MAN signs were printed inside the church on the pastor’s own printing press the church ran a soup kitchen until it closed in 1999 when Neighborhood Preservation Incorporated reopened the church for services and social justice gatherings the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Clayborn Temple a National Treasure and the following year on the 50th anniversary of the sanitation strike and Dr the city erected the I Am a Man Plaza outside the temple Click here to sign up for our newsletter Click here to report a spelling or grammar error The proposed McKinney Texas Temple got a new name Monday the eve of a vote by the Fairview Town Council on whether to approve an application for a permit submitted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The First Presidency announced Monday afternoon that the temple will be renamed the Fairview Texas Temple The town council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday night at 7 p.m CDT and is expected to vote on the church’s application for a conditional use permit President Russell M. Nelson announced plans for a temple in Prosper The church announced in December 2023 that the location would be adjacent to the Latter-day Saint meetinghouse at 651 E The Fairview Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on Thursday to approve the conditional use permit, but the commissioners attached several conditions One was that the temple be renamed for Fairview “You would never hear McDonald’s call themselves Sonic That’s just not OK,” commission member Lakia Works said The commission also said it would require the church to: The church has not said whether it will accept the planning commission’s conditions The town council is not required to accept the commission’s recommendations The church and the town have been negotiating for a year over the temple’s size and lighting A potential name change also was batted around during prior meetings The church originally submitted plans for a two-story temple with four instruction rooms a steeple of nearly 174 feet and 45,375 square feet of space The planning commission and town council rejected that plan Town leaders and church officials reached a settlement in November during mediation The church submitted a new application last month for a one-story temple with two instruction rooms a steeple of 120 feet and 30,742 square feet The steeple ranges from 5.5 inches at its base to 3.5 inches at the top and would act both as a symbol of reaching toward heaven and as a lightning rod To watch Tuesday’s special town council meeting, click here To learn more about the church’s application, click here Texas is home to more than 390,000 Latter-day Saints in more than 750 congregations The Fairview temple is the 10th temple announced under construction or in operation in Texas Other temples in Texas include the Austin Texas Temple And while the top of the bill will see everyone crowing around the stage to get a glimpse of the biggest acts in metal there are so many smaller acts that many of you attending may miss out on I’ve 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had claimed that the illuminated signage was a temporary structure that was raised for the purpose of the inauguration of the temple on April 30 “The signage has been removed after the inauguration There is no other reason behind this development Construction of a new gate of the temple named after Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is going on The signage might be raised again after that,” Giri said Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly had claimed that the signage was removed after two controversies over the Digha structure the first in relation to the structure being described as a “Dham” and the second being charges of leftover timber meant for Puri’s Jagannath Temple being used to carve deities in Digha He claimed that the signage removal happened after it was clear that the adoption of unethical means to create a perception of equivalence between Puri and Digha had failed and those behind such attempts started feeling the heat multiple controversies surfaced over the Digha temple The first controversy was in relation to why the Digha Temple was referred to as 'Jagannath Dham Cultural Centre' as recorded by the implementation agency of the temple the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) Legal brains felt that this was done deliberately to avoid controversies as regards constitutional obligations on spending public money from the state exchequer to construct or develop any religious structure Then surfaced the controversy over naming the Digha structure as Jagannath Dham Cultural Centre ignoring the significance of the word “Dham” no other temple or religious establishment can be referred to as a Dham since the word has a special religious significance He is the editor of SocialNews.XYZ and President of AGK Fire Inc developing mobile applications and publishing news articles on current events from various authenticated news sources When it comes to writing he likes to write about current world politics and Indian Movies His future plans include developing SocialNews.XYZ into a News website that has no bias or judgment towards any This page provides a summary of recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Two Temples in South America Milestones Announced for Five Temples Around the World Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Birmingham England Temple Preliminary Work Begins on Vancouver Washington Temple Site Ground Broken for Cali Colombia Temple Open House Begins for Auckland New Zealand Temple Rendering Released for Lehi Utah Temple Open House Begins for Newly Renovated Toronto Ontario Temple News for Temples in Madagascar and Brazil Temple Square Renovation Update: January 2025 At least six people were killed and dozens injured after a stampede at a religious gathering in the western Indian state of Goa early Saturday the Press Trust of India news agency reported NEW DELHI (AP) — At least six people are dead and dozens injured after a stampede at a religious gathering in the western Indian state of Goa early Saturday The stampede broke out as thousands of devotees thronged narrow lanes leading to a temple in Shirgao village some 40 kilometers from the state capital of Panaji Tens of thousands of devotees from Goa and neighboring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka attended the annual Hindu festival at Sree Lairai Devi temple The stampede was caused as people standing on a slope near the temple fell over pushing more people to fall onto each other Director General of Police Alok Kumar said The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment Authorities ordered a probe into the incident Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the loss of lives and expressed condolences to the victims’ families “The local administration is assisting those affected,” Modi said on social media when thousands at a religious gathering in northern India stampeded at a tent camp in Hathras town A monument to the city’s resilience became a symbol of its ongoing challenges when historic Clayborn Temple was ravaged by an early-morning fire on April 28 transforming the renowned civil rights sanctuary and former “nerve center” for Dr and his allies into a near-ruin of rubble and hazardously freestanding limestone walls Putting a fiery finish to the current longtime effort to restore the church sanctuary, the blaze was a bitter, acrid addendum to the tragic events of 1968 sanitation strike, which was launched after two workers were crushed by an automatic trash compactor in the back of a garbage truck, and which brought King to Memphis, where he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 King was struck by an assassin’s bullet while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel where the famous “I Am a Man” signs carried by the strikers were created and where many of the marches and other forms of organized resistance were planned as the city’s roughly 1,300 sanitation workers fought for improved wages and working conditions “This is the most devastating thing I’ve ever seen in Memphis,” said Derrick Boatman as he surveyed the damage from a patch of lawn on Pontotoc Avenue just south of the 134-year-old Hernando Street church While a sky-high firefighter on an extension ladder poured water onto the smoldering bell tower a remaining adjacent stood like a hollow-eyed silhouette its stained-glass windows shattered or melted away Through the empty sockets of the skeletal facade could be seen the dome of nearby FedExForum — a $250 million testament to civic priorities a Cooper-Young resident and public schools history teacher and to pay his respects to the memories of those who not only worshiped but organized there “My grandmother and grandfather sat in that building when Dr also had come to Clayborn to bear witness to the tragedy on what he called “sacred ground.” “What’s deafening right now is the quiet because this place is empty,” said Miller who said the lawn should have been filled with sorrowful Memphians founding chair of Citizens for Better Service said the Clayborn fire likely has his father “rolling in his grave.” Mosley’s father was one of the striking sanitation workers my heart is broken that Clayborn Temple has been destroyed by fire,” he said “I call upon Memphis to pray for the families of the 1968 Sanitation Workers Russ Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum which opened in 1991 and was constructed to incorporate a portion of the Lorraine Motel "The recent fire that consumed Clayborn Temple is a devastating blow not only to Memphis but to the nation," said Wigginton in a statement it wasn't just about better wages; it was about dignity about declaring that Black lives and labor mattered in a city that often acted indifferent," he said collective action and faith can build something stronger." Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for both its "architectural significance" and its "national significance," Clayborn Temple opened it doors to worshipers in 1893 as Second Presbyterian Church with its heavy timbers and monumental "Romanesque Revival" architecture was sold to the African Methodist Episcopal Church — a Protestant denomination founded by the descendants of enslaved Africans — in 1949 Its location near Downtown made Clayborn an ideal staging ground for the labor leaders union organizers and civil rights activists who supported the city sanitation strike of 1968 The daily marches to City Hall in support of the strikers began at Clayborn The church's offices were used for strategy meetings and its basement printer produced the "I Am a Man" signs Many of the estimated 14,000 participants in an April 8 march honoring the slain Martin Luther King Jr Clayborn was the site of the funeral for Larry Payne who was shot and killed by police while participating in a March 28 sanitation strike march neglected — a home to feral cats and the unhoused the blaze — which started at about 1:40 a.m according to the Memphis Fire Department — erased much of the hard-fought effort of the various activists artists and support groups that had contributed to an ongoing $14 million project worked to restore longtime Memphis school board members of NAACP leader Also destroyed was the church's deteriorated but salvageable 125-year-old pipe organ nearby "I AM A MAN Plaza," which was dedicated in 2018 the plaza features a sculptural affirmation of the "I AM A MAN" slogan The slow "rebirth" of Clayborn was not only about repairs, however. On occasion, the sanctuary was reopened for public talks, concerts and other community events, including a 2017 screening of "Fruitvale Station," the debut feature film by Ryan Coogler, director of the current hit, "Sinners." Anasa Troutman, executive director of Historic Clayborn, said the group remains committed to the restoration of Clayborn. "For now, we ask for your prayers, your support, and your belief in the enduring power of this place," she said in a statement. "If you can support, please visit Clayborn.org and give if you can." Wigginton called Clayborn's destruction "another somber chapter in a long story of devastated sacred spaces." But he added: "If history teaches us anything it's this: Clayborn Temple will rise again but it cannot destroy the spirit that built them." Pune: A 44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated an idol at a temple in Pune district 44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated idol at temple in Pune district ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)) The alleged incident that occurred in Paud village on Friday has triggered anger among locals “A CCTV footage from the temple showed the 16-year-old boy desecrating the idol of a local deity they were met with indifference,” senior inspector Santosh Girigosavi of Paud police station said He said the boy’s father allegedly used threatening language the villagers withdrew their protest at the police station “Legal action will be taken against the accused following the investigation.” The official said a case has been registered against the teen and his father but the boy was born in the village and has studied till Class 4 Tension prevailed in Paud following the incident the accused was produced in the court and granted police custody for five days Paud Police Station has filed a case under Sections 296(a) 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Uorfi Javed often in the spotlight for her bold fashion and unconventional style offered a very different glimpse into her life recently — one marked by quiet devotion and personal faith the internet personality posted a video of herself climbing the steps to Mumbai’s Babulnath Temple on her knees The only struggle was the dupatta,” revealing both reverence and a touch of her signature humor located near Mumbai’s iconic Girgaon Chowpatty is one of the city’s most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva Devotees often climb the stairs as a form of spiritual offering or penance — a gesture that Uorfi chose to undertake publicly Though widely known for her out-of-the-box fashion statements Uorfi has been equally candid about her personal journey with faith the actress has publicly stated that she no longer identifies with any organized religion she’s clarified that she does not follow Islam and is instead exploring spirituality in her own way — including reading the Bhagavad Gita and participating in Hindu rituals out of personal belief This isn’t the first time Uorfi has expressed her spiritual side she visited the Kambeshwar Mahadev Temple in Rajasthan where she climbed over 400 steps to offer her prayers That visit too was shared with her followers Uorfi’s temple visits and open-minded approach to religion reflect a deeply personal spiritual path — one that doesn’t conform to labels but is rooted in introspection and sincerity As someone often judged only by her external image these moments offer a deeper look at the woman behind the viral headlines — one who is forging her own unique relationship with faith and self-expression The new scaled college pipeline program will support low-income first-generation-to-college students in Philadelphia public middle schools Temple Future Scholars who qualify will benefit from the Temple Promise removing financial barriers to completing their education Temple University’s mission has always been rooted in ensuring that individuals from all walks of life have a pathway to pursuing the high-quality education that is a hallmark of this institution the university reaffirmed its commitment to that mission with the launch of the Temple Future Scholars program I have shared how important it is that our community engagement efforts are maximized for the greatest impact and the Temple Futures Scholars program reflects what can be accomplished when we do just that,” said Temple President John Fry “This is the type of program that can dramatically raise the educational aspirations of students and their families leading to positive outcomes for all involved it’s a great day for the children who attend these schools.”  The program is a scaled college pipeline program that will support low-income first-generation–to-college students in Philadelphia public middle schools It is structured to provide comprehensive support to seventh-grade students guiding them through their academic journey from middle school to college “Temple has a responsibility to the students of Philadelphia and this new program paves the way for talented students from across our great city to come and receive an excellent education at their public university,” said Provost Gregory N “We believe strongly in supporting the dreams of young people and by connecting middle school students with the breadth of opportunity that will expand their options we hope to help them realize their goals.”  the School District of Philadelphia and Heights Philadelphia the program will initially launch with 120 students with hopes of expanding to 200 in each ensuing year the program’s goal is to have 1,200 students from the School District of Philadelphia in grades seven through 12 enrolled as Temple Future Scholars at any given time “We’re proud to partner with Temple University and Heights to create a pathway that opens the door of opportunity for students,” said Tony B superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia “By collaborating to provide resources and remove barriers for students we can help them be more than just college and career ready—we can prepare them to imagine and realize any future they desire.”  The Temple Futures Scholars program will launch with the following seven middle schools “Students are at the center of everything Heights does and we are committed to connecting Philly youth to educational and career opportunities that support their pathways to economic mobility,” said Sean E “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Temple University through the launch of Temple Future Scholars and we are especially grateful for the opportunities this creates for our middle school students and their families This is the kind of transformative long-term commitment that the city’s institutions and businesses need to make to young people We call on other colleges and universities to follow Temple’s lead and join this citywide effort to establish high-quality educational and economic opportunities for all students Heights is here to partner and support those doing right and better for Philly youth.”  the Temple Future Scholars will take part in college and career readiness programming and they will also receive regular support and guidance through Temple’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions Staff members from that office will work to ensure that the students’ middle and high school course selection keeps them on track for successful admission to Temple “The university’s greatest strength lies in recognizing potential in young people and providing the opportunity and resources to nurture it and this is what Temple Future Scholars accomplishes,” said Valerie Harrison vice president for community impact and civic engagement “Many of the students who start in this program may have never previously thought of attending a university The significance of that cannot be overstated.”  Temple Future Scholars who qualify will benefit from the Temple Promise program which will take the barrier of financing their college education off the table Temple Promise is a last-dollar financial aid program for Philadelphia-area students with a family adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less that covers the remaining tuition and eligible fees after all other aid is applied to a student’s tuition account “Heights Philadelphia has had a longstanding partnership with Temple University through the Temple Promise and Cecil B Moore Scholarship programs,” said Chris Avery vice president of program strategy and partnerships for Heights Philadelphia “We are incredibly grateful for the doors that have opened for our students who are now on the pathway to achieving economic mobility Heights’ partnership with Temple is a model for how other colleges and universities can support young people and we strive to continue to find ways to connect Philly youth to transformative opportunities like this.”  Since its launch, the Temple Promise program has been highly successful with 489 students from the incoming Class of 2028 receiving Temple Promise funds They were part of a total of 1,101 students in the class who hailed from Philadelphia which represented a 68% increase from the previous year The university hopes the Temple Future Scholars program helps further increase that number While Temple is Philadelphia’s public research university the 1,101 Philadelphia students represented just under 20% of the university’s most recent class of the 51% of Philadelphia's public school students who pursue higher education only 38% attend a four-year college or university like Temple and 58% of these students are retained for their second year These percentages highlight the need for programs like Temple Promise and Temple Future Scholars which help remove educational barriers for promising young people I understand the challenges and barriers that young people face when it comes to pursuing higher education That is especially true here in Philadelphia a city that has one of the lowest median incomes and highest unemployment rates in the country,” said Jose Aviles we will ensure that young people are thinking about their futures and visualizing themselves in college as early as seventh grade we will be fostering long-term academic engagement and see more and more local students succeed here at Temple.”