City leaders outline 2023 goals as Mayor Kenney enters final year in office
Mayor Jim Kenney is pledging to tackle the city’s most daunting challenges as he enters the final year of his two terms in office.
Mayor Kenney to undergo routine medical procedures
Mayor Jim Kenney is to undergo a routine colonoscopy and endoscopy December 23.
3 busloads of migrants from Texas arrive in Philadelphia: 'Very good to be in this town'
Three more migrant buses sent from Texas arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning with over 120 asylum seekers from several countries on board.
'We live in America': Kenney reacts to shooting of officers, says he's looking forward to not being mayor
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney reacted to the news of two police officers being shot at Fourth of July festivities in the city and says he's looking forward to the time he will no longer lead the city.
Pa. Congressman announces $51 billion, 7-point plan to combat gun violence
U.S. Representative Dwight Evans said, If approved, the program would support police, fund local anti-violence efforts, link residents to health care, provide job training and pump-up federal law enforcement.
Safe injection site controversy once again heating up in Philadelphia
The controversy surrounding the potential opening of safe injection sites in Philadelphia is once again heating up. Mayor Kenney has continued to lend his support to the efforts and protests have been held.
Mayor Jim Kenney to be treated for atrial fibrillation
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney will be treated for atrial fibrillation Tuesday and return to work Thursday.
Shining a light on kids safety, Philadelphia promotes Lights on Afterschool
Lights on Afterschool, an alliance designed to shine a spotlight on all rec centers serving as a vital youth lifeline, is Thursday. Winchester Rec Center celebrated Wednesday.
Philadelphia leaders promote Lights on Afterschool, a vital lifeline keeping kids safe
Shining a light on after school programs, a vital link to keeping kids safe, Philadelphia promotes Lights on Afterschool
Philadelphia city leaders reveal new changes for FDR Park, including welcome center and play space
New plans for revitalizing FDR Park were unveiled by Philadelphia city leaders. Plans include a new welcome center and a play space for children.
Philadelphia leaders unveil new plans for FDR Park
Philadelphia city leaders unveil plans for welcome center and play space to revitalize FDR Park
1 killed, 1 injured in South Philadelphia parking lot shooting
A 25-year-old man is dead, while a 24-year-old man is recovering after a shooting in a South Philadelphia parking lot, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia teachers union reach tentative agreement
Philadelphia teachers union reach tentative agreement
Philadelphia's anti-violence budget focused on long term, officials say
The Philadelphia city controller says about a fifth of the funding dedicated in this year's city budget to address gun violence will go to programs that could immediately stem the shootings, according to an analysis released Thursday.
School District of Philadelphia mulls over vaccine mandate for teachers
Jennifer Joyce reports on a possible vaccine mandate for Philadelphia teachers.
Philadelphia launches phase two of street cleaning program
Marcus Espinoza reports on the city's plan to clean and clear the streets throughout various neighborhoods
Philadelphia National Night Out takes on greater urgency due to gun violence
Communities across the Delaware Valley participated in National Night Out, while Philadelphia's party atmosphere paused, at times, by the honest acknowledgement of a city in crisis.
'Held hostage by gun violence': Controller, councilmember call on Kenney to take emergency action
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilmember Jamie Gautier again called on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to declare a citywide gun violence emergency as nearly 1,300 Philadelphians have been shot so far this year. The city has already recorded 309 homicides in 2021.
City leaders seek answers in combating Philly's spike in violence
Philadelphia leaders continue to seek ways to combat the surge in gun violence raging across the city.
City leaders seek answers in combating Philly's spike in violence
Chris O'Connell reports on Philadelphia leaders and their struggle to find answers in combating the city's surge in gun violence.