Mayor Jim Kenney
Mayor Kenney, Don’t Shut Out the Press
Last week, Mayor Jim Kenney put up a blockade between his office and the press regarding what has turned out to be one of his […]
In 2016, Jim Kenney Reminded Us How Effective a Seasoned Politician Can Be
Jim Kenney doesn’t want to be here. It’s mid-October, and we’re meeting in his sprawling office in City Hall to talk about something that should […]
LGBTQ&A: Abdul-Aliy Muhammad
Abdul-Aliy Muhammad is a black queer social-justice activist and member of the Black and Brown Workers Collective, a coalition of LGBTQ protestors of color who […]
Toomey Calls on Trump to Punish Philly, Other Sanctuary Cities
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey has called on president-elect Donald Trump to punish Philadelphia and other “sanctuary cities” that do not fully comply with federal immigration […]
Change.org Petition Asks Kenney to Replace LGBT Affairs Liaison
A Change.org petition calling on Mayor Jim Kenney to replace Nellie Fitzpatrick, the head of the Office of LGBT Affairs, with Louie A. Ortiz-Fonseca, a […]
Mayor Kenney Op-Ed: Tech Is Key to Philadelphia’s Growth
When I think about where Philadelphia has the greatest potential for growth, I am instantly drawn to the tech industry, and I am not alone. […]
Mayor Kenney: “I Will Stand Up Against Hate Crimes”
During a speech last night, Mayor Jim Kenney denounced a string of apparently hate-spurred incidents in Philadelphia – and across the nation – since the election […]
Was Mayor Kenney a Catalyst for Vanguard’s Philly Innovation Center?
The line of institutions developing innovation hubs in Philadelphia just got longer: Mutual-fund giant Vanguard Group recently announced plans to open an innovation center in […]
Kenney Announces New Commission on LGBT Affairs
A week after Mayor Jim Kenney made his first-ever public statement addressing incidents of racism in the city’s LGBTQ community, his office has now officially […]
Protesters Criticize Kenney, Fitzpatrick at OutFest Kickoff
Minutes after Jim Kenney made his first public statement about Gayborhood racism during the seventh-annual LBGT pride flag-raising at City Hall on Sunday, protesters from […]
Mayor Kenney to Power-Walk Philly Free Streets on Saturday
Ten miles of the city’s typically traffic-ridden streets will go carless for five hours on Saturday for Philly Free Streets, a “people-powered,” health-inspired initiative. And here […]
WATCH: Kenney Reads Mean Tweets Philadelphians Sent Him
In case you missed it (and you probably did), Mayor Jim Kenney turned 58 this past Sunday. To celebrate his birthday, he sat in front […]
Police: Actually, No One Has Been Arrested at the DNC Yet
Some media outlets have reported that protesters were arrested outside the National Democratic Convention in Philadelphia tonight. But according to the Philadelphia Police Department, no activists have been […]
City Honors Legendary Children’s Book Illustrator Jerry Pinkney
In Philadelphia, Tuesday was Jerry Pinkney day. The City officially honored the acclaimed illustrator and Philadelphia native at a ceremony in City Hall yesterday afternoon. Joined by […]
Kenney on Potential Airport Strike: Workers Deserve a Living Wage
Tuesday night, airport workers voted to strike during the Democratic National Convention at the end of July, and Mayor Kenney released a statement Wednesday afternoon completely in favor […]