After outcry over Harriet Tubman statue commission, Philadelphia reverses course and will hold an open call
The city will now allow women and artists of color to compete for a chance to sculpt the famed civil rights leader.
Posts tagged with Jim Kenney
What happens if Mayor Kenney resigns? The council president could step in — or not
With a year and a half left in his term, Philadelphia’s 99th mayor once again faces mounting calls for his resignation.
What we know about the July Fourth shooting that disrupted Philly’s fireworks
Two police officers were wounded. It's unclear if they were shot intentionally.
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Philly is cutting the wage tax to boost business. What does that mean for workers? (Spoiler: not much)
The wage tax is Philadelphia's single biggest bucket of revenue, bringing in more than $1.5 billion annually.
$20 million rec center renovation finally kicks off in South Philly: ‘We’re so happy about today’
The new, expanded Vare Recreation Center in Grays Ferry is expected to be complete next year.
The street next to Reading Terminal Market is becoming a ‘festival’ area with expanded sidewalks and outdoor dining
The project isn’t quite as ambitious as originally planned — no retractable bollards, for example — but it should all be done by fall.
The Philly commission that makes development decisions could change pretty radically, if voters approve this ballot question
Should City Council have say over who’s on the Zoning Board of Adjustment? And should it be larger, with specific types of people on it?
Most people don’t follow the city budget process, but schools, housing, and police stand out
How should Philly spend taxpayer money? We want your opinion.
The city sunk $50 million into a West Philly police HQ, then walked away. How did that happen?
The Provident Mutual building has since been reimagined, and an elementary school is moving in this fall.
About 1 in 7 Philly neighborhood libraries can’t fully open each day, on top of already reduced hours
Advocates — and the new Free Library director — say the solution lies with increased funding for staff.
State troopers and another person killed on I-95 in Philly, driver charged with murder and DUI
A driver apparently hit them when trying to use the shoulder to pass by.
Philly’s plan to treat gun violence as a public health crisis is getting an update with ideas from the community
A listening tour has surfaced new suggestions — but some of them are already in the works.
CityCoins for Philly? Details about the city’s cryptocurrency play are circulating on Discord
It's already up and running in Miami, which just got a $5 million payout.
How local Black and brown companies can score big contracts with Philly’s biggest institutions
Tips from the pros include networking, streamlining pitches, and getting the right insurance — which a new fund will help provide.
Philly’s soda tax is under fire again. Who wants to see it end, and who still thinks it’s a win?
Mayor Kenney’s signature program has funded rec centers and pre-K. A new report raises questions about where the money goes.
Why no beets on the streets? Some places spray beet juice before snowstorms — but not Philadelphia
A decade ago, one city councilmember did make a push for it. (He’s now the mayor.)
What if Philadelphia used reality TV to choose the city’s next mayor?
The Bachelor: Philly Mayor Edition — a suggested screenplay for the 2023 election.
Kenney administration hired no high-level Hispanic staff and fewer Black executives last year, city controller analysis finds
The mayor’s office said he’s committed to diversity, but recognizes “more work remains to be done.”
Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds
The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.
Opinion: Superintendent search offers a chance to transform the district – but will we blow it?
A parent on what Philly schools need now.