Jim Kenney – Temple Update

Curfew in Place for Philadelphia as Governor Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:25:53 +0000

Mayor Jim Kenney is enacting a city-wide curfew as Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signs a proclamation of emergency disaster in response to the protesting, civil unrest and looting that has occurred after the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia. The curfew starts at 9 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until 6 a.m. Thursday morning. Businesses must close their doors by 8 p.m..

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City Begins Second Phase of Rental Assistance Program

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:03:29 +0000

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced an additional 274 cases of coronavirus in the city, bringing the total case count to 26,810. One additional fatality brings the death toll to 1,617. 831 (51%) of those deaths were long-term care facility residents. Today’s numbers are the cumulative total since July 3rd. Applications for the second phase of the Covid-19 Rental Assistance…

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City Officials Talk Reconciliation, Healing

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:36:25 +0000

In Thursday’s press briefing, city officials and civic leaders all spoke about a common message of reconciliation. Mayor Jim Kenney announced the city’s plans for reconciliation and healing, starting with the removal of the Frank Rizzo statue , which happpended early Wednesday. In what he hopes to be a more substantial step, Mayor Kenney says changes will be taking place within the…

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Philadelphia Memorial Day Weekend: city closures and recommendations

Thu, 21 May 2020 17:56:35 +0000

Although Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching, it “will be unlike any previous” one, according to Philadelphia Mayor, Jim Kenney. Kenney urges Philadelphia residents to avoid breaking social distancing. “We have made a lot of progress thanks to the willingness of just about everyone to step up,” Kenney said. “Case counts are lower and testing is now more readily available.

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Philadelphia Department of Prisons Announces Testing of All Incarcerated Individuals

Tue, 19 May 2020 21:30:57 +0000

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons announced on Tuesday that they will begin testing all incarcerated individuals for COVID-19. Testing will begin on May 20 and is expected to be completed in two weeks. Previously, testing was only available to inmates showing symptoms of COVID-19. The expansion of testing will include all asymptomatic people currently incarcerated, and people who are newly…

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Noche de Elecciones: El Alcalde Incumbento Gana

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 01:59:49 +0000

El actual alcalde demócrata Jim Kenney ha sido declarado 99º alcalde de Filadelfia justo después de las 10 p.m. En su discurso de aceptación, recordó su candidatura inicial para alcalde en 2015, una campaña que dijo que quería hacer algo radical, demostrar que “cada vecindario y cada niño son importantes”. Dijo que está orgulloso de ser el alcalde de educación. Kenney ganó el 84% de los votos…

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Election Night: Mayor Kenney Wins

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:37:02 +0000

Incumbent Democratic Mayor Jim Kenney has been declared the 99th Mayor of Philadelphia just after 10pm. In his acceptance speech, he recalled his initial bid for Mayor in 2015, a campaign he said wanted to do something radical, prove that “Every neighborhood and every child matters.” He said he’s proud to be the education mayor. Kenney won 84% of the vote, with 86,250 votes by 10:30pm…

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City of Brotherly Luck: Saint Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:30:33 +0000

Saint Patrick’s Day is this Saturday and the city of Philadelphia is hosting plenty of events to encourage everyone to get involved in the celebrations. Those looking to enjoy the historical side of Saint Patrick’s Day can join Mayor Jim Kenney at the Irish Memorial in Old City where a ceremony will be held to commemorate those who left difficult times in Ireland for a better life in America.

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EXCLUSIVE: President Englert Talks New Stadium Plans

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 20:01:49 +0000

President Richard Englert sat down with Temple Update reporter Dan Ray in an exclusive interview discussing the the university’s progress for an on-campus football stadium. Temple just submitted designs and plans to the Philadelphia Planning Commission for review, and should get an evaluation from the city in four to five months. Concerns over the project dwarfing the North Philadelphia…

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Office of Sustainability Attempts to Meet Philadelphia’s Zero-Waste Goal

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:22:15 +0000

In August, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced a new city goal for Philadelphia to become zero-waste by 2035. The goal is ultimately to eliminate the use of landfills and modern day incinerators. To help out with this initiative, Temple University’s Office of Sustainability is doing their part. Every semester, the Office of Sustainability holds a week long celebration to bring attention to…

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