Mayor Jim Kenney

Grading Philly’s Climate GoalsGrading Philly’s Climate Goals

Grading Philly’s Climate Goals

It’s been five years since Mayor Kenney announced ambitious plans for combating climate change locally. Here's a look at how…

3 years ago
Mayor Kenney leaves “climate change” out of his Budget AddressMayor Kenney leaves “climate change” out of his Budget Address

Mayor Kenney leaves “climate change” out of his Budget Address

The Mayor's 6th budget address makes no mention of climate or environment. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson calls him out. Today, Mayor…

4 years ago
City Launches Climate Collaborative of Greater PhiladelphiaCity Launches Climate Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia

City Launches Climate Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia

Mayor Kenney and businesses announce collaborative at the Franklin Institute Last evening, Mayor Kenney and business leaders announced the launch…

6 years ago
Philly Makes Solar (More) Affordable, Mayor Kenney Signs 2 Clean Energy Bills to Celebrate Solar WeekPhilly Makes Solar (More) Affordable, Mayor Kenney Signs 2 Clean Energy Bills to Celebrate Solar Week

Philly Makes Solar (More) Affordable, Mayor Kenney Signs 2 Clean Energy Bills to Celebrate Solar Week

Yesterday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed two clean energy bills into law halfway into the city's Solar Week. The bills…

6 years ago
Philly just won $2 Million(ish) for Climate Work from BloombergPhilly just won $2 Million(ish) for Climate Work from Bloomberg

Philly just won $2 Million(ish) for Climate Work from Bloomberg

Philadelphia's getting a little extra help to meet climate goals. Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that Philly was a winning city in…

7 years ago
Kenney Signs Mayors for 100% Clean Energy; DGAF about Paris PulloutKenney Signs Mayors for 100% Clean Energy; DGAF about Paris Pullout

Kenney Signs Mayors for 100% Clean Energy; DGAF about Paris Pullout

After mixed feelings about Trump announcing the US will pull out of the Paris Climate Accord, Philly took a cue…

8 years ago
What Paris Pullout Means for Philly: The Good, Bad & UglyWhat Paris Pullout Means for Philly: The Good, Bad & Ugly

What Paris Pullout Means for Philly: The Good, Bad & Ugly

Despite science practically screaming at us that our planet is in dire need of change, Trump foolheartedly announced that the…

8 years ago
7 Ways to Fight Back: Philly’s Perfect Response to Trump’s Climate Disaster7 Ways to Fight Back: Philly’s Perfect Response to Trump’s Climate Disaster

7 Ways to Fight Back: Philly’s Perfect Response to Trump’s Climate Disaster

I was so swamped prepping for last evening's Beyond the Blog panel discussion that I almost missed the HUGE headlines.…

8 years ago
Top 6 Sustainable Points in Mayor Jim Kenney’s Budget AddressTop 6 Sustainable Points in Mayor Jim Kenney’s Budget Address

Top 6 Sustainable Points in Mayor Jim Kenney’s Budget Address

Ever since Mayor Jim Kenney was elected in November (or May...), there's been a buzz about what he'd prioritize as Mayor.…

9 years ago