Congrats to Vinnie Bagwell, the winning artist who designed a statue celebrating Sadie T.M. Alexander, a Black civil rights activist and native Philadelphian who broke barriers and fought to protect civil rights. Their winning design proposal will become a permanent statue

The city’s Open Streets program has become successful and popular enough that key figures are looking into how to make permanent road closures a reality. cityandstatepa.com/policy/2025/07…

Happy Birthday, Medicaid! For 60 years, this life-saving program has provided millions of Americans with affordable, accessible healthcare. Now, this care is under attack by the current Federal administration. I joined SenatorHughesOffice and Mental Health Partnerships to demand the

This week, I kicked off my outdoor dining listening tour with business owners in District 1 with Mark Squilla to learn about how we can make next year and beyond the best yet for our restuarants and tourists alike! Thank you RoyalBoucherie for having us! Improving outdoor dining

I've been a huge proponent for expanding the Open Streets Initiative as well as outdoor dining as a way for residents and tourists to experience everything the city has to offer since I joined city council. The Open Streets Initiative could touch more neighborhoods across the

Housing is a human right, but finding affordable options has been a challenge for Philadelphia. With low levels of new housing development, it's time we look to the options already built -- like our empty office spaces. I spoke with City & State PA about the importance of

We've declared a #CodeRed starting tomorrow, Tues., 8/12, at 7 a.m., until 8 p.m. on Thurs. 8/14, due to forecasted high temps. Help someone living outside. Call the City’s Homeless Street Outreach hotline at (215) 232-1984 or 911 for an emergency. bit.ly/PhilaIntakeCen…

On Saturday, my office was pleased to present Hip Hop in the Park with citations honoring Mike Greenidge, Reef the Lost Cauze, Ryan Cassar, and Stacey “Flygirrl” Wilson for their leadership and impact in advancing hip-hop. This annual event brings our city together for DJing,

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I stopped by Mural Arts' Career Connected Learning Program, where Over the last six weeks, over 100 teens explored the community mural-making process while engaging with civic services and those who provide them. With interviews and research, they created a mural series that

Just in time for the first day of school, I’m so proud to see that the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the School District have reached a historic 3-year tentative agreement. As PFT (@pftlocal3.bsky.social) President Arthur G. Steinberg shared, this agreement provides peace of mind for

I was so honored to join for the final walkthrough of Teatro Puerto Rico, a historic cultural landmark in the heart of Germantown. Before this once-vibrant theater is renovated and restored, I got the chance to listen to community voices, see the historic space, and learn about

I was so pleased to speak at the Startup World Cup Pitch Competition today, hosted by PHL Department of Commerce and Temple University. The competition gathers some of the most innovative ideas in the Philly region as they pitch their product to investors and partners. With 41,600 employees in

Today is Labor Day, and I was so happy to join AFL-CIO for the 38th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade & Family Festival! Organized labor and the workers that make up this city's unions move Philadelphia forward every day and thank you for the opportunity to stand with you today.

More pics from the Labor Day Parade and IBEW Local 98’s Labor Day celebration at their HQ!

Last week, I joined Rep. Chris Rabb for Philadelphia Community Youth Court's mock trial. This transformative, youth-led restorative justice program lets students lead and problem-solve to mediate conflicts. Thanks for the invitation.

During Pride Month and throughout the rest of the summer, my office served as an art gallery for some local artists, celebrating LGBTQ+ history and queer creatives. Thank you to Arleen Olshan and Vincent Cianni for contributing, as well as the many other talented artists who