James Kenney
Philly Today: Larry Krasner Bombs Fox 29 Interview
Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking reporters, please send it […]
The Worst of Philly 2022: From Jawn Morgan to Pete Rose to Wawa Soft Pretzels
Now that we’ve given you enough time to properly digest the utterly extensive and unimpeachably awesome Best of Philly 2022, it’s time for a trip […]
It’s Official: We’re Giving Mayor Kenney a Worst of Philly Award
Our Best of Philly issue comes out in August, as it has every year since 1974. In a handful of those years, we’ve included a […]
Here’s the Scathing Investigative Report on the City’s Response to Civil Unrest in 2020
Nearly eight months after police tear gassed protesters on I-676 and in West Philadelphia, City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart has released a positively blistering investigative report […]
Think Jim Kenney Is a COVID Hypocrite? You’ve Gotta Check Out This Bar-Owning Sea Isle Mayor
A roundup of Philly-area news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Sea Isle Mayor in Hot Water Over […]
Marc Vetri Goes Off On Mayor Kenney After the Mayor Dines Indoors
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Marc Vetri Not a Big Fan of […]
Philly to Honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg With 2020 Liberty Medal
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Receive Philadelphia’s 2020 […]
Mayor Kenney’s Thursday Zoom Press Conference Didn’t Go So Well
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Mayor Kenney Really Didn’t Want to Talk […]
Wawa’s Newest Concept? A Store You’re Not Allowed to Enter
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. The World’s First Wawa Drive-Thru Is Scheduled […]
Dozens of Philly Protesters Just Sued the City Over the Use of Tear Gas on I-676
The City of Philadelphia and scores of Philly police officers are defendants in two simultaneously filed federal lawsuits over the use of tear gas and […]
Mayor Kenney on His Father: He Was My Hero
Mayor Jim Kenney on Thursday released a statement on his father’s sudden death this week. Kenney praised his father, James F. Kenney Sr., as his “hero” […]
Kenney Calls Pa. Senator’s “Inner City” Comment “Racism”
Last week, Pennsylvania senator and Education Committee chair John Eichelberger reportedly claimed that students in some “inner city” neighborhoods need “less intensive” programs. This week, Mayor Jim […]
Philly Pools Are Open, Even if Mayor Kenney Won’t Swim
Philly's 70 pools located across the city ensure equitable access to citizens in every neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/ur3GlDXGSV — Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (@PhillyMayor) June 22, 2016 […]
Petition: Declare David Bowie Week in Philadelphia
The death of David Bowie has hit people hard all over the world, but Philadelphia has a special connection to the legendary performer. Philadelphians seem […]
PHOTOS: Jim Kenney on Philadelphia’s Inauguration Day
Jim Kenney was sworn in as Philadelphia’s new mayor this morning. Holly Otterbein has analysis of Kenney’s first speech as mayor, and Joel Mathis has […]