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Mayor Kenney announces new agenda for police reforms
Mayor Kenney announced a new agenda for police reform on Tuesday in response to over 10 days of citywide protests calling for change. View More »
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City Officials Discuss Ongoing Demonstrations on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
In Friday’s press briefing, Mayor Jim Kenney and city officials discussed the ongoing
demonstrations in the City of Philadelphia. View More »
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City Officials Talk Reconciliation, Healing
In Thursday’s press briefing, city officials and civic leaders all spoke about a common message of reconciliation. View More »
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Protesters gather in Center City for George Floyd
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia Saturday afternoon to take a knee in solidarity for George Floyd, the unarmed black man who died after being restrained by multiple Minneapolis police officers, one of which was digging his knee in Floyd’s neck. View More »
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Mayor Gives Update on Philadelphia Youth Programs
Updated: 5/22/20 12:25 PM
The SLIP program is not available for credit, but focuses on Philadelphia youths in the critical transitioning stage from student to employee. View More »
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Philadelphia Memorial Day Weekend: city closures and recommendations
Although Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching, it “will be unlike any previous” one, according to Philadelphia Mayor, Jim Kenney. View More »
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Philly Gives Update on COVID-19 Cases and Liacouras Center Patients
As COVID-19 cases around the country still continue to rise, cases in Philadelphia have remained relatively steady, says Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. View More »
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Election Night: Mayor Kenney Wins
Incumbent Democratic Mayor Jim Kenney has been declared the 99th Mayor of Philadelphia just after 10pm. View More »
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Mayor Kenney Says He Wants To Replace the School Reform Commission
One week ago, Mayor Kenney announced his plan to replace the School Reform Commission (SRC) with a school board that he would appoint. View More »
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Temple Student Petitions City Hall to Rename Taney Street
After a volatile week in Charlottesville, Virginia, one Temple student is asking City Hall to rename a street that is currently named after a Supreme Court Justice who ruled in favor of slavery in 1857. View More »