Since being installed as the new president at Temple University, John Fry has been detailing his vision for the future of the institution. The plan, called “Forward with Purpose” has been approved with the target of Temple developing into “one of the nation’s leading public urban research universities” by 2034. That year will also mark Temple’s 150th anniversary. To get to its overall goal, Temple has put together a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign.   Read Full Story 

In an interview with Invest:, Shalimar Thomas discusses how securing a BID designation has been transformative for the organization. Read Full Interview

Health isn’t just about choices. It’s about access. It’s about design. It’s about whether the environment gives people the opportunity to live well, or quietly makes it harder, writes Shalimar Thomas. https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/broad-street-community-health-festival-diabetes-20250818.html

From iconic landmarks to local eats, music, art, and events like Summer aBroad, there’s never been a better time to visit North Broad. Not our words, but we would agree. Read more about why Visit Philly is saying North Broad is the place to be. Read More Here

North Broad's newest restaurant is ranked the best. Read more about progressive bar, food, and membership. Like the vine that shares its name, Honeysuckle has had many twists over the last five years under founders Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate. It’s been a pop-up, a residency, and most recently a grocery store, takeout shop, and supper club with the “UNTITLED” dinner series, all exploring and celebrating the culture and foodways of the Black diaspora and how they shaped American cuisine. View Full Article  

Ahead of 2026, the North Broad Renaissance is working with community stakeholders and property owners to transform the parking lot into a community space that will spur community pride and economic development. Learn more about the project here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=e85HqyzWoSA

Happy Earth Day! Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves to Create a Greener North Broad Nearly 100 volunteers showed up for the Annual Broader Green: Earth Day of Service kicking off the maintenance and landscaping seasons on North Broad, and learning about the vital role green space plays in urban communities. View pictures from the day here | View Instagram Story Here

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, a local eatery chain operating for more than 25 years, intends to open a new location on Temple’s Main Campus at Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, where the previous Barnes & Noble bookstore was located, the university announced in a press release Wednesday. “It is exciting to see a well-established, reputable organization like Iron Hill make such a strong investment in this community, and we are so glad to have them as a partner,” wrote President John Fry in the press release. “I suspect it won’t be long until Iron Hill becomes a