Publications

https://www.phila.gov/2021-06-21-an-open-letter-from-the-acting-health-commissioner-to-philadelphia-about-the-covid-delta-variant/

Joel Embiid was about as far away from being the reason the Sixers lost to the Hawks as anything that happened during their seven-game series.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/nbcsports/joel-embiid-apology-sixers-fans/2854329/

NBC10 Responds’ Yaima Crespo has a tip on how to avoid falling victim to a phishing scheme during Amazon’s two-day Prime Day or any other time.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/investigators/consumer/beware-of-phishing-schemes-on-amazon-prime-day/2854693/

Governor Tom Wolf announced today $8.2 million has been awarded to help Pennsylvanians with partially completed degrees or credentials attain the education they need to get better paying, in-demand jobs.

https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/Education-details.aspx?newsid=1141

 State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is focusing the attention of the firefighting community on critical safety and health issues facing emergency service personnel with a live roundtable discussion as part of this year’s “Safety Stand Down Week.”

https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/Office-of-the-State-Fire-Commissioner-details.aspx?newsid=80

Until everyone is vaccinated, people will keep getting really sick from COVID, ending up in the hospital, and dying. There’s also a chance a new COVID variant could emerge. A variant is a disease that’s still basically the same as the original disease, but slightly different.

https://www.phila.gov/2021-06-18-covid-delta-variant-another-reason-to-get-fully-vaccinated/

The latest masking guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allows vaccinated individuals to go unmasked outdoors and indoors (in many settings). Philadelphia has also relaxed its masking guidance for vaccinated people.

https://www.phila.gov/2021-06-17-unvaccinated-children-and-masking-heres-what-you-should-know/

On June 16, 2016, Philadelphia City Council passed the Philadelphia Beverage Tax proposed by Mayor Kenney. Over the last five years, the City has reinvested millions of dollars in revenue directly into Philadelphia communities, focusing on three transformational programs:

• PHLpreK: Free, quality pre-K for 3- and 4-year-old children across Philadelphia.
• Community Schools: Public schools where partnerships and programs promote wellness, stability, and learning opportunities for students, families, and neighbors.
• Rebuild: A once-in-a-generation investment of hundreds of millions of dollars to improve recreation centers, parks, libraries, and playgrounds.

Over the last five years, we’ve invested in quality education, growing small businesses, and revitalizing shared public spaces throughout the city. These are long-term investments in a better future for all, and we’re already seeing the benefits. 

Here are some highlights from our progress since 2016: 

https://www.phila.gov/2021-06-16-five-years-later-how-the-beverage-tax-has-changed-lives-and-communities/

On June 15, the City of Philadelphia released a one-year progress report that provided a comprehensive update on the City’s Pathways to Reform, Transformation, and Reconciliation work, marking one year since the group’s formation. The initiative, supported by a diverse Steering Committee, was established in June 2020 as part of the City’s commitment to reform amidst widespread activism around police brutality and racial inequities in the city and across the country.

https://www.phila.gov/2021-06-15-building-a-more-equitable-city-for-all-1-year-update-on-the-citys-reform-and-reconciliation-work/