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Center City

City Hall: Mayor, City Officials Announce First COVID-19 Case In Philadelphia

March 11, 2020Marissa Howe

An adult resident of Philadelphia is being quarantined and treated at home.

Business

Politics: Mayor Kenney Expands His Focus

June 1, 2016Andreas M Dienner

When Jim Kenney was elected mayor in late 2015, it remained to be seen what direction he intended to take Philadelphia. After campaigning on education reform and job outlook improvement, voters were anxious to see

Politics

Politics: Non-Profit Leader Puts Focus on City’s Parks, Recreation Centers

April 19, 2016Christian J Matozzo

Philadelphia Parks Alliance, the city’s primary non-profit organization advocating for parks and recreation since 1983, has new leadership — and with it, a new view on the city’s recreation centers. “[The main goal of Philadelphia Parks Alliance] is

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