Mayor – Temple Update

Cherelle Parker Will Become The 100th Mayor of Philadelphia

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:47:11 +0000

The Sheet Metal Union Workers building in South Philadelphia, was headquarters for Cherelle Parker on Election night. Hundreds of people filled the room in support of Parker, grabbing a bite to eat, grabbing a drink, and dancing the night away. Moments after the polls closed, it was announced that Parker officially won the mayoral election, making history. Parker took the title of being 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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Philly Gives Update on COVID-19 Cases and Liacouras Center Patients

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:14:01 +0000

As COVID-19 cases around the country still continue to rise, cases in Philadelphia have remained relatively steady, says Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley. In the city’s daily press briefing, Dr. Farley stated that as of now, only six patients have been admitted to Temple University’s Liacouras Center surge facility. Many hospital beds in Philadelphia are still readily…

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Exclusive Interview with Melissa Murray Bailey

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:08:12 +0000

Temple Update’s Tennyson Coleman interviews Mayoral Candidate Melissa Murray Bailey (R) after the November 3 election. At the United Republicans Club in Old City, Bailey gave a concession speech thanking her campaign members, parents, and the city of Philadelphia. Bailey remained positive despite the runaway vote to her competitor Jim Kenney (D). She stated, “My mom used to tell me always…

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Victory and Defeat of #NextMayorPHL

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:02:58 +0000

Philadelphia city councilman and now Mayor-elect Jim Kenney gives his victory speech just before nine o’clock Tuesday night a the Democratic headquarters in Old City at the National Museum of American Jewish History. He made sure to thank everyone who helped in his campaign, and reinforce key points in his plan for the city when he officially puts on the mayoral hat in January 2016. …

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Jim Kenney Elected as Mayor of Philadelphia

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 02:46:25 +0000

Former councilman Jim Kenney has won the title of Mayor of Philadelphia, defeating Republican Marissa Murray Bailey in a landslide vote. Kenney will take the place of current mayor, Democrat Michael Nutter in January 2016. Kenney celebrated at the Democratic headquarters in Old City at the National Museum of American JewishHistory. During the acceptance speech, Kenney attributed some of his…

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#NextMayorPHL: The Importance of Voting

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 01:51:15 +0000

In Philadelphia, locals share their opinions on why voting in Pennsylvania elections matters. To many, voting represents basic human rights. Minorities, such as women and African Americans, worked extremely hard to have their voices heard. From abolishing grandfather clauses to achieving women’s suffrage, Americans have fought for their beliefs in order to partake in what defines democracy…

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Mayoral Debate Kicks Off Election Season

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:55:47 +0000

this October, Republican candidate Melissa Murray Bailey and Democratic candidate Jim Kenney were joined by Independent candidates Jim Foster and Boris Kindij and Socialist Candidate Osborne Hart on Tuesday night to discuss what the future will look like once incumbent Mayor Michael Nutter’s eight year term comes to an end. View More » ]]>