Mayor Jim Kenney
Look, Philly Is In Austin for SXSW 2017
Since 4 a.m. on Thursday morning, Philadelphians have been boarding planes to make their way down to Austin, Texas. The “215 is officially in the […]
Mayor’s Office Announces Appointments to the Commission on LGBT Affairs
A day after announcing Amber Hikes as the new director of the Office of LGBT Affairs, the Mayor’s Office has released its long-awaited list of […]
Here Are Kenney’s Pointers for the Biz Community
At the Chamber’s 34th annual mayoral luncheon on Thursday, where hundreds of the region’s businesses were represented, Mayor Kenney made some promises to the business […]
OPINION: The Gayborhood’s Trump-Triggered Activism Is Hypocritical
As news broke that President Trump might actually encourage discriminatory anti-LGBTQ policies in an upcoming executive order, Gayborhood leaders have been especially proactive in mobilizing […]
Kenney Signs Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Towing in Philly
Mayor Jim Kenney signed a bill yesterday that will help the city crack down on illegal towing in Philadelphia.
Mayor Kenney “Deeply Disappointed” In Donald Trump Abortion Decision
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is speaking out against a controversial anti-abortion measure that President Donald Trump enacted today.
Here’s How the Wage Equity Law Kenney Just Signed Could Hurt Women
In a firm nod to equity, Mayor Kenney signed the wage equity bill on Monday, making Philadelphia the first city to ban employers from asking job […]
Mayor Kenney to Sign Pay Equity Bill
Mayor Kenney’s support for the pay equity bill hasn’t wavered over the last week. He’s expected to sign the bill into law on Monday, the […]
Report: Kenney Among Top Five Highest-Paid Mayors
Mayor Jim Kenney collects one of the nation’s top five mayoral salaries, according to a new report from American City Business Journal, an affiliate of the Philadelphia […]
Comcast Threatens to Sue If City Enacts Wage Discrimination Bill
Comcast has threatened to sue Philadelphia if Mayor Jim Kenney signs a bill passed unanimously by City Council last month that would forbid employers from asking job […]
Want to Solve the Mummers’ Diversity Problem? Just Call It “The White Heritage Parade”
It’s a new year, and the older I get, the more I have begun to realize that some stuff won’t change because it really doesn’t […]
Kenney Creates Trash Cabinet to Make Philly Cleaner … by 2035
Mayor Jim Kenney has signed an executive order that aims to make the city a little less dirty. The order will allow for the creation of a 16-member Zero […]
Judge Dismisses Anti-Soda Tax Lawsuit
A Common Pleas Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the American Beverage Association in September as a last-ditch effort to halt the soda […]
Report: Kenney Staff Told Activists to “Corner” Anti–Soda Tax Councilwoman
Some of Mayor Jim Kenney‘s top staffers suggested that a group of activists “corner” Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez at a public event earlier this year to get her […]
Mayor Kenney to Attend SXSW 2017
A few weeks ago, Mayor Kenney told us about his commitment to the tech community in a commentary piece here on Biz Philly. Now he’s […]