The statue represented bigotry, hatred, and oppression for too many people, for too long. It is finally gone.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
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Proud to serve as Philadelphia’s mayor. Fighting to increase opportunity and equity in every neighborhood to ensure Philly is a city that works for all.
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I’m proud of the Eagles on & off the field. Our players represent the diversity of our nation—a nation where we're free to express our opinions. Disinviting them only proves the President is not a true patriot.
City Hall is always open for a celebration. bit.ly/2Hn10I6
I'm thrilled to announce that we will host a parade this Thursday to celebrate our Super Bowl Champions: The Philadelphia Eagles! #EaglesParade #FlyEaglesFly
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The City of Philadelphia will host a parade this Thursday for our 2018 Super Bowl Champions! Go Eagles! The parade will tentatively start at 11 a.m. at Broad & Pattison, heading north to the Art Museum. Further info will be announced Tuesday at 9 a.m. #FlyEaglesFly #EaglesParade
Big news for this Friday: Temple University has stepped up during this critical time. We reached an agreement to use The Liacouras Center and other Temple facilities as hospital space. #TempleMade #ThankYouPhilly
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Transgender students deserve what every kid deserves–a fair shot at succeeding. Philly will stand with you even if Federal gov't refuses to.
We are the City of Brotherly Love & Sisterly Affection. All are welcome here. No matter where you're coming from.
While the City of Philadelphia has not received any formal notification that federal agents will be sent here, we would use all available means to resist such an abuse of power.
We think Philadelphia would be a PRIME location for Amazon that would make people SMILE! Look forward to submitting a proposal!
We took on the federal government and won. Today, a federal judge upheld our right to welcome immigrants regardless of their status. Philadelphia will always be a welcoming city for all.
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Philadelphia is a better city because of our diversity. Immigrants, including those from El Salvador, Haiti, and African countries, make our city stronger. Calling those countries by such a vulgar name reveals a great deal about the President's character. His comments were racist
False. My full statement: bit.ly/2k8oSaN
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Trump: "Here in Philadelphia murder has been steady— I mean— just terribly increasing.”
Thank you, . I had a wonderful time in Madrid earlier this year. As a World Cup 2026 Host City, I'm sure there is much Philadelphia can learn from Madrid and Spain.
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Dear @PhillyMayor, I am deeply sorry for the recent events in your city. I'm glad to hear your words about Madrid
It will be a pleasure to receive you in Madrid, talk about our cities and due to your interest in soccer, invite you to watch our "derby", if you want.
OMG! It's just so unbelievable! Couldn't be happier for our team and our coach.
Philly is committed to upholding at local level the same commitment made by the US in the Paris climate agreement bit.ly/2sjfDGf
I have no interest in going to the White House when the resident welcomes white supremacists and vilifies immigrants.
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Statement by @MayorLandrieu on cancelling his White House meeting with President Trump. mayo.rs/2E4FGHo
“Any of you know who the biggest underdog is? It’s y’all, Philadelphia. For 52 years, y’all have been waiting for this.”
Thank you Jason and the whole team for delivering that trophy to Philly! Awesome!
I am extremely disturbed by the video of a reporter being detained while doing her job and covering one of today’s protests—and also very concerned that it may violate the law and policy. It will be fully investigated and addressed.
The use of blackface by someone affiliated with Froggy Carr today was abhorrent and unacceptable. This selfish, hateful behavior has no place in the Mummers, or the city itself. We must be better than this. The group was disqualified and we will be exploring additional penalties.
No matter what happens in Washington, Philly is going to continue to believe in science and prepare for climate change. We're committed to the Paris Climate Agreement to reduce our carbon emissions 80% by 2050 and updated building codes to help us do it: bit.ly/2O5bEXV
As a person who has lived here my entire life and loves our Eagles, this is emotional. I'm happy to be here, but want to climb over that mountain. All of us, past and present, deserve it! #FlyEaglesFly
New: Starting Monday, free food is available for anyone who needs it. This is in addition to our meal sites for students only. You can pick up 1 box per household, and that will last up to five days.
Find a food site near you ⬇ bit.ly/3awBQq8
In Philadelphia, we don’t praise one person or president; we celebrate our diversity and our ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all. Everyone is welcome to America’s birthplace for . We have fireworks, parades, entertainment, and 50+ events!
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HOLD THE DATE! We will be having one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C., on July 4th. It will be called “A Salute To America” and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial. Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!
Congrats to the six named to the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl -- including our former Revenue Department intern Brandon Brooks!
Proud to announce release of all at PHL & people arriving today will be treated like would've been before exec order bit.ly/2kBTP4H
We are aware of the groups of armed individuals “protecting” the Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza. All vigilantism is inappropriate, and these individuals only bring more danger to themselves and the city.
Down at the airport, thinking about what this flag stands for. Refugees are welcome here.
Tonight, thanks to and all of you, ban of refugees temporarily stopped. But this Executive Order is reprehensible & must be rescinded.
It's my 60th birthday, but the fact is I don't feel a day over 59. Let's check out all the well-wishes people on Twitter have sent along...
This is not normal. Schools should be safe havens, not scenes of senseless violence. For everyone in Parkland, Florida or who has lost someone in this horrific tragedy, please know the people of Philadelphia are heartbroken for you and your families.
Really enjoyed meeting Jay-Z tonight. We’re both very excited about the future of here in Philly.
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Heartbroken to see Philly in the headlines for what — at least based on what we know now — appears to exemplify what racial discrimination looks like in 2018. Like all establishments in Philly, Starbucks should be a place where everyone is treated the same bit.ly/2GYovMl
Juneteenth is an official City holiday.
This is one small but meaningful step toward repairing the damages inflicted on Black Americans throughout our country’s history. #BlackLivesMatter
You’re helping us avoid a major surge, Philly! #MaskUpPHL
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Philly wears masks more often than other U.S. cities, nationwide survey finds dlvr.it/RbwyXp
Philly stands with Pittsburgh and all those affected by the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. This is not normal. This is not who we are as a nation. And we cannot accept continued violence as a way of life. We stand ready to help Pittsburgh in any way we can.
We’ll reopen when it’s safe, and we’ll know that based on scientific data.
Late this afternoon, the City received confirmation of roughly 30 individuals seeking asylum traveling to Philadelphia from Texas.
As a proud welcoming city, Philadelphia will greet our newly arrived neighbors with dignity and respect.
Philadelphia stands in solidarity with Afghan refugees, and we look forward to providing them a safe haven in our Welcoming City.
Thankful for everyone who has sent along their condolences these past few days. My father was my hero. His work with the inspired me to pursue a career in public service. Dad meant the world to our family. We’re really going to miss him. bit.ly/2Un0XnB
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I’m honored that President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden chose to join us in Philadelphia on this important day of remembrance.
Thank you to all our veterans who have served to protect our freedoms.
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Women’s rights are human rights, and human rights are women’s rights. #WomensMarchPhilly
From now on, we will pay our summer interns a living wage. It’s the right thing to do. #PHLCityJobs
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Excited to OFFICIALLY announce that this summer's Mayor's Internship Program will be a PAID program. So what are you waiting for? Apply today! smrtr.io/S22H
The City will waive all protest-related code violation notices (CVNs) issued May 30-June 30. This includes disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, and curfew violations.
Demonstrators marched to bring awareness to important issues and one vital message: Black lives matter.
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Masks are now mandatory in Philadelphia.
☑️Required inside public spaces and outdoors if less than 6 feet from people
☑️Limited exceptions, such as children younger than 8 and people with disabilities
#MaskUpPHL
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Happy Valentine's Day, Philadelphia! I wish all of you a lovely day — even the mean tweeters. ❤️
I'm so grateful to our public servants for their hard work. It began on Sunday, then came three busy days of putting plans into action for today's wonderful parade—and continues as we clean our city and restore services!
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City workers, police, and other public safety officials have been working tirelessly all week to make #EaglesParade a safe, fun celebration. Now onto the cleanup! Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
Five years ago, Philadelphia became the first city to fly the transgender flag at its City Hall. Today, during the #TransPHL conference, we proudly continued that tradition.
We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. You are always welcome in Philadelphia.
I denounce white supremacist rallies & violence in Virginia. This is not what America is supposed to be. We're about love & unity, not hate.
A lot of good things happen in Philadelphia. We're the birthplace of democracy.
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Chris Long is a champion on and off the field. His commitment to childhood literacy is making a real difference for our kids and inspiring our city. Thank you for everything, ! #FlyEaglesFly #WPMOY
Tens of thousands of people came out to celebrate our amazing victory last night. A huge thank you to the , , and all our City workers for keeping the celebration largely peaceful.
I think I can speak for all of Philadelphia when I say that we are very grateful that is here for #CollegeSigningDay! Few people have demonstrated a stronger commitment to education and the well-being of our students!
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“We are all here for YOU...you are the stars of the show.” -@MichelleObama #CollegeSigningDay #BetterMakeRoom
For so many who have called themselves Eagles fans for a generation, this is the day, the game, the season, and the team we’ve dreamed of. The are Super Bowl Champions!! bit.ly/2DYooyO #FlyEaglesFly #FlyPhillyFly
This week was one of the greatest weeks in Philadelphia history. Thank you to all the City workers who helped make this parade a huge success. I've never been more proud of our Police Department. A huge thanks to the hard working members of the Streets Department.
No surprise here. Best lunch spot in the country! 🥨🍔🥪
I join mayors across the country in telling the federal government: Remove your forces from U.S. cities.
In our letter, we assert that the deployment violates constitutional protections, damages our democracy, and must be investigated.
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This despicable incident reminds us what happens when our country’s leaders condone and embrace hatred, fear, and bigotry. We must do better. Keep fighting for change.
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Video showing a group of high school boys, many wearing "Make America Great Again" gear, surrounding and jeering a Native American elder at the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington, is drawing widespread condemnation nyti.ms/2FNeVKr
All eyes were on Philadelphia today and we rose to the occasion. Our residents showed up to the polls and returned more than 350,000 mail-in ballots. Tonight, we can take pride in knowing we held a fair and secure election. #PhillyVotes
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Happy birthday to the original!
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Thanks to the @Eagles for a great season! #FlyEaglesFly
We're taking 's pledge to address police use of force policies in Philadelphia.
We look forward to working with our community to begin this process of real change and healing.
Here's to four more years of reading your (mean) tweets. #PHL2020
Philadelphia remains open to people of all faiths and nationalities. The City remains adamantly opposed to the travel ban. beta.phila.gov/2018-06-26-may
Imagine spending 15 hours on plane, after years of vetting, to be sent back. To me that’s unconscionable, callous treatment of human beings.
Proud of , , and all taking a stand and working to try to save the people detained at our airport tonight.
Tonight at 8 p.m., Boathouse Row will light up in gold to honor and remember George Floyd. Houston Mayor asked mayors across the country to participate in the display, and we're proud to do it. #BlackLivesMatter
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I want to thank Philadelphians for peacefully making their voices heard and for ensuring a peaceful protest.
It is with great sorrow that I stand with Commissioner today to announce the death of Lt. Matthew LeTourneau, who lost his life while fighting to keep the people of Philadelphia safe. I know our city grieves with all of our brothers and sisters in the .
In America, we sometimes have trouble remembering our history. We forget that immigrants built our beautiful country. I'm proud to congratulate the children who become U.S. citizens today — and who I know will add even more beauty to our nation. #IStandWithPhillyImmigrants
This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful to be the Mayor of this great city — and for all your tweets.
I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% not cool enough for this meme...
Loved the show last night. She's the Aretha of her time.
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Serving as mayor of the city I love has been the greatest honor of my life. I’m grateful to have four more years to continue our important work.
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We are also aware of an apparent assault caught on video tape, as well as possible restrictions placed on journalists filming the event. These incidents are under investigation at this time.
Student: Why is your hair gray?
Me: Because I'm old!
Every school visit...
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My deepest gratitude to election staff who have been working in shifts for more than 50 hours non-stop. They are diligently working to ensure every eligible Philadelphia vote is counted accurately. This is what democracy looks like.
History teaches us dark moments like this occur when we let fear silence our compassion. We must speak out strongly. bit.ly/2jqqg4f
Here in Philadelphia, we’re committed to meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Just signed legislation that will enter the City into a solar power purchase agreement that will help us transition to a clean energy future.
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Thank you to the ! The organization is stepping up with major donations to:
➡️ to provide 20,000 boxes of food—which will feed 160,000 people.
➡️ to purchase 10,000 Chromebooks for our students.
#ThankYouPhilly
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It's always sunny in Philadelphia! We want to thank all our players for their hard work. You have made our world perfect now because the chip is no longer on our shoulders. #FlyEaglesFly
Grateful for our and emergency responders every day—and that’s especially true this morning. We witnessed their incredible dedication and expertise in real time last night.
Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support for our officers and residents.
Incredibly proud to be a Philadelphian tonight & grateful for the hard work of our first responders & our public servants.
While students are out of school, they can still find free meals and safe spaces near them. Find out more ⬇ #PHLed bit.ly/2TPka2J
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We’re now only one day from what is sure to be one of the largest gatherings in the history of our city. We expect long lines everywhere. Please be patient. Wear warm clothing and expect to walk a lot. Bring snacks. #EaglesParade
Philadelphia will always welcome those who seek a better life here – regardless of what we hear from this White House. During #ImmigrantHeritageMonth, it’s more important than ever to reaffirm our support for all immigrants who call our city home. #IStandWithPhillyImmigrants
Heartbreaking ending, but thanks to the for a great season. You made the whole city proud, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store next year. #PhilaUnite
I urge to vote NO on Betsy Devos, who is uniquely unqualified to be the Secretary of Education. bit.ly/2kk6FX3
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Thank you, Philadelphia.
This week, you showed patience while under pressure and dignity in face of criticism. Here, in America’s birthplace, we defended our democracy and showed the world that #PhillyVotes.
After seeing the lack of diversity at major tech events, I wanted Philadelphia to host a high-caliber tech conference specifically for people of color. Excited to announce today that will help bring #NorthStar2018 to life this fall. bit.ly/2sA1je7
It's clear from videos of the I-676 protest on June 1 that members of the Police Department used completely unacceptable force.
In response, :
–Placed a moratorium on tear gas & other non-lethal methods.
–Will quickly make personnel decisions.
I also am accountable.
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Today, I’m announcing that we cannot in good conscience allow the PARS agreement to continue. Sharing arrest information with ICE sows fear and distrust in our immigrant communities. It also makes it more difficult for to solve crimes. bit.ly/2uUEy5F
Today our tirelessly kept safe our visitors, residents & everyone who made their voice heard. Thank you for your service.
It’s a privilege to welcome the North American Festival of Wales back to Philadelphia for the first time in nearly 50 years, and we’re delighted to have been chosen as the host city. Welcome to Philadelphia!
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Wow. Members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association spent a rainy Saturday during the government shutdown cleaning Independence Mall. Thank you to the group for your service and for inspiring all of us.
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The Phanatic, an immigrant from Galápagos Islands is just one other example of how immigrants contribute to our city
Whether you’re coming to Philly from a nearby city or from a faraway country, you are welcome here in Philadelphia. It’s who we are.
I want to thank the millions of you out here for showing love in Philadelphia today. Go birds! #FlyEaglesFly
Terrific job by tonight’s moderator, Kristen Welker. A consummate professional and excellent journalist. Proud to say she’s from Philly. #Debates2020