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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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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
This funding represents a huge opportunity to improve facilities like our Forensics Lab, enhance support for women in reentry, and allow us to better evaluate the support provided to survivors by ensuring that victims of violence can access the treatment they need.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Philadelphia, like many cities across the country, continues to grapple with gun violence, and our hearts go out to the families of everyone affected. We continue to fight for gun reform and trafficking legislation to reduce the unabated flow of illegal guns into our community.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
A key indicator of our recovery is the continued growth of Philadelphia’s restaurant scene, including the opening of 24 new restaurants this fall alone. Also worth celebrating, our tourism industry is thriving—our region has recovered to more than 80% of its pre-pandemic peak.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Yesterday, I joined
@PhilaBar
to discuss the remarkable recovery our city is making from the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm both excited and optimistic about Philadelphia's future as we've achieved major milestones. Investment continues to pour into the city.
Mayor jim kenney speaking from a podium as attendees listen
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Mayor Jim Kenney Retweeted
Philadelphia Office of Children and Families
@PHLfamilies
Thanks to #PHLpreK, 13,000+ students are better prepared for long-term success. Will your child be next? 🧒👧🎓 Seats are now available! If your child is 3 or 4 years old as of September 1, learn more and enroll today:
phila.gov
2022-23 PHLpreK enrollment is open, and signing up is as easy as 1-2-3! | Office of Children and...
Learn more about the City’s free pre-K program and how your family can sign up.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Today, I met some #PHLpreK students at Tiny Tech Learning Lab. 13,000+ Philadelphia children have benefitted from free, quality early education thanks to PHLpreK and the #PhillyBevTax. It’s incredible to see the positive impact this program is having on our kids.
mayor kenney shaking hands with a pre-k student
pre-k students doing a science experiment
mayor kenney, teachers, and students posing for a photo in the classroom
pre-k students playing with toy figurines
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
This project will also bring major benefits to our local economy. It’s estimated that it will create 2,000 construction jobs and 75-100 permanent jobs. Today’s announcement is another step toward our plan for greater accessibility to our Delaware River waterfront.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Today, I joined
@DelRiverWfront
to celebrate the groundbreaking for Festival Pier. This beautiful public space will soon host many new amenities including apartments, shops, public space, and a new Sprouts Grocery Market.
mayor jim kenney speaking from a podium in front of ceremonial shovels
mayor kenney and officials ceremonially breaking ground
the construction site of festival pier
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Today marks 10 years since the Sandy Hook massacre. Gun violence continues to plague our nation, and we must do more to stop it. I join
@usmayors
in calling for the passage of commonsense gun safety legislation that remains stalled in the Senate.
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Today marks ten years since 26 people — including 20 first graders — were killed in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors Criminal and Social Justice Chair @MayorLucasKC and @tcochran_mayors: mayo.rs/3YoqcqE
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Mayor Jim Kenney Retweeted
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
@PhilaParkandRec
We're SO EXCITED for our winter festival at McPherson Square Park this Saturday, Dec. 17! Thank you to our partners who helped make this event part of our effort to improve public spaces in Kensington. AND we're still accepting toy & clothing donations!
whyy.org
‘It's progressing’: Slow, steady changes are underway at Kensington’s McPherson Square
A winter festival and toy drive are coming to Kensington’s McPherson Square. The events are part of a collaboration between the city and residents to make the park safer.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
I’m thankful for and proud of the crucial efforts that Kevin Lessard has led to ensure our government remains transparent, accessible, and open. I wish him all the best and look forward to our administration continuing to work with him in his new role at
@PIDCphila
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Today, I joined
@ConsulmexFila
and others to recognize the Bicentennial of Mexico-United States Diplomatic Relations. For the last 200 years, our geographical, cultural, and commercial ties have made the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relationship a global example of collaboration.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Thanks to #RebuildPHL and
@myphillypark
, the Cobbs Creek community is getting a new nature playground and an updated environmental center. This $3 million project will provide new playground equipment, water misters, more trees, updated cooling and heating system, and much more.
officials break ground on the cobbs creek site for a photo op
mayor kenney speaking to a young person at the event
a rendering of the site plan which displays where new walkways, trees, play equipment and more will be located at the renovated site
children play on the existing monkey bars at the playground
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
The
@PHLCommerce
team has worked tirelessly with businesses and other partners to ensure Philadelphia's strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re proud to welcome residents and visitors back to experience all our city has to offer.
wsj.com
Philadelphia’s Center City Sees Resurgence in Housing, Economic Activity
The downtown is showing fresh signs of economic vitality, fueled by strong housing demand, hospitality-sector growth and a return-to-work push led by some employers.
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Congratulations to
@PhillyPolice
Recruit Class #397. First responders are an essential part of our city—helping to keep our residents safe and neighborhoods peaceful. Thank you for answering the call to serve our city with honor and integrity.
mayor jim kenney shaking hands with police recruits who are graduating on stage
a close up of the philadelphia police department badge on a uniform
commissioner outlaw shaking hands with police recruits
police recruits saluting in a line
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
It was wonderful to attend the British American Business Council Annual Holiday Luncheon yesterday. The UK remains the largest foreign direct investor—ranking first for the number of jobs from foreign investments in our region and state. Proud to celebrate our strong partnership.
mayor kenney and attendees and officials stand in front of a christmas tree for a photo
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Mayor Jim Kenney
@PhillyMayor
Tomorrow at 5 p.m., join us at the
@visitphilly
Holiday Parade. The parade celebrates all of winter’s holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the Chinese New Year. It begins at 2nd & Market and ends at City Hall. phila.gov/holiday-celebr #PhillyHolidays
phila.gov
City of Philadelphia Holiday Celebrations 2022 | Office of the City Representative
Celebrate the winter holidays with safe and festive events, including the tree lighting, holiday parade, and much more!
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