Frank Rizzo statue removed from plaza, South Philly mural to be replaced
The controversial statue of former Philadelphia mayor and police commissioner Frank Rizzo has been removed from the plaza in front of the Municipal Services Building. Mural Arts also says a mural of Rizzo in South Philadelphia will be replaced.
Krasner: Frank Rizzo statue 'should have never been erected' due to 'racist' history
Krasner made it clear after the statue was defaced Saturday that it had no place being memorialized in Philadelphia.
Ben Franklin Bridge reopens after Sunday's shut down due to 'condition of the city'
FOX 29 Traffic Anchor Bob Kelly reports that the Delaware River Port Authority reopened the Benjamin Franklin Bridge reopened Monday morning.
Mandatory city-wide curfew for Philadelphia to go into effect Sunday at 6 p.m.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has implemented a mandatory city-wide curfew starting on Sunday at 6 p.m. that will last until 6 a.m. Monday.
Kenney: Controversial Frank Rizzo statue to be moved in coming months defacement
Rizzo, mayor from 1972 to 1980, was praised by supporters as tough on crime but accused by critics of discriminating against minorities.
'We all need to stand together': City leaders denounce violence, encourage peaceful protests in Philadelphia
The peaceful nature of the Justice for George Floyd protest was overshadowed by ensuing violence and ultimately prompted a strong police response and a mandatory, city-wide curfew set to resume at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Mayor Kenney releases 'Safer at Home' plan as Philly prepares to move to yellow phase
Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled Safer at Home, a plan and executive order outlining the strategy for how Philadelphia will begin to reopen for business.
Philly restaurants should not announce plans for outdoor dining right now, Mayor Kenney says
Restaurants in Philadelphia should not be announcing outdoor dining plans just yet, Mayor Kenney said.
Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held virtually, officials announce
Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held June 28th through July 4th and will be entirely virtual, according to officials.
Mayor Kenney's new budget includes tax raises, layoffs, pool closings
The mayor says his original budget needs to be revised because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Kenney pens letter of hope for Philadelphians amid COVID-19 pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Kenney delivered a personal message of hope to the residents of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia ends negotiations with Hahnemann Hospital for expanded COVID-19 facility
Philadelphia has ended talks with Hahnemann Hospital after the city was interested in using the vacant building for expanded COVID-19 care.
Kenney orders all Philadelphia residents to stay home
A stay-at-home order went into effect for Philadelphia residents at 8 a.m. Monday.
Philadelphia officials announce $6M fund to help residents amid COVID-19 crisis
Several organizations united to help nonprofits that are leading the charge to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Kenney delivers $5.2 billion budget proposal
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has proposed a $5.2 billion budget that contains no tax increases.
1-on-1 with Mayor Kenney on Safehouse's plan to open safe injection site
Thursday morning, FOX 29’s Jeff Cole caught up with Mayor Kenney to talk about plans to open a supervised injection site in South Philadelphia.
New speed cameras to be installed on Roosevelt Boulevard
On Monday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced details of the speed camera rollout on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney sworn in for second term Monday
Mayor Jim Kenney was sworn in for his second term Monday morning.
Philadelphia Mayor Kenney endorses Elizabeth Warren for president
In a statement released Wednesday morning, Kenney endorsed Senator Warren because she will, “Unite us and put power in the hands of working families and tackle the housing and opioid crisis.”