Tag: #Jim Kenney
Jun. 5, 2020
Unrest on Drexel’s campus after National Guard placed at The Armory
The U.S. National Guard presence on Drexel University’s campus has caused another layer of unrest for those in the area amid the protests in Philadelphia…
Jun. 5, 2020
Protests in Philly continue the nationwide fight for equality
Thousands of masked faces marched through the streets of Philadelphia this weekend, holding signs that read “AmeriKKKa,” “I can’t breathe” and “Keep your knees off…
May. 22, 2020
A voter guide to Pennsylvania’s rescheduled primary election
Despite the circumstances, the state of Pennsylvania will still be holding a primary election on Tuesday, June 2. The election, originally meant to be on…
Apr. 24, 2020
Fighting food insecurity in Philadelphia amid coronavirus pandemic
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney ordered all restaurants and bars in the city to restrict operations to pick-up and delivery March 16 to prevent the spread…
Nov. 17, 2017
Ground broken for Drexel Square, Schuylkill Yards
Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust broke ground on the Schuylkill Yards project at 3001 Market St. on the morning of Nov. 8, which marked…
Jun. 9, 2017
PA politicians respond to US Paris Agreement withdrawal
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is one of 187 mayors who have said they will honor the Paris Climate Agreement despite the Trump administration’s decision to…
Feb. 10, 2017
Thousands show for Phila. March for Humanity
More than 2,000 people protested President Donald Trump’s travel ban in Center City, Philadelphia as part of the Feb. 4 March for Humanity, according to…
Jan. 27, 2017
Women’s March sweeps the nation
On Jan. 20, Donald Trump took the oath of office and became the 45th president of the United States, but the following day quickly became…
Jan. 20, 2017
Drexel awarded $30 million towards community and education programs
Drexel University and the surrounding area has received a $30 million dollar grant to promote comprehensive neighborhood reform and fight poverty. Drexel was one of…
Jun. 24, 2016
City Council votes in favor of 1.5 cent per ounce tax on soda
Philadelphia City Council voted 13-4 in favor of a tax on sugar-sweetened and diet beverages, more commonly known as “the soda tax” June 16. The…
