"Very tragic": Vigil honors JoAnne Epps after sudden passing
JoAnne Epps' death has been heartbreaking for the Temple community as students, staff and alumni lean on each other for support.
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JoAnne Epps' death has been heartbreaking for the Temple community as students, staff and alumni lean on each other for support.
The Temple University community honored and remembered acting president JoAnne Epps on Wednesday.
Epps' death has been heartbreaking for the Temple community.
JoAnne Epps, Temple University's beloved acting president, died on Tuesday, the university said. She was 72 years old.
Epps became ill during a memorial service at the university. She was then taken to Temple University Hospital for further treatment and pronounced dead.
Epps rose from working in the Temple University bookstore 40 years ago, to the office of the president.
The university held a press conference at Temple University Hospital to discuss the tragedy.
JoAnne Epps, Temple University's acting president, died on Tuesday, the university confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
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Temple University unveiled a secondary logo Tuesday morning that features the traditional "T" along with a new owl.
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A lot can happen in a year. This time last year there were mounds of garbage on the sidewalk in North Philadelphia near Temple University.
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SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the Salvation Army's Northeast Philadelphia Corps, where Santa's helpers are working overtime to make sure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
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SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
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