Tag: Rebuild
Philly mayor threatens council over lagging rec center rebuild
In a fiery letter, Philadelphia’s mayor said he’s willing to scale back an effort to rebuild parks, rec centers, and libraries to sidestep City Council’s approval.
6 years ago
When it comes to redesigning a rec center, the real experts are the kids on the courts
On his first day of work at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, Quan King stepped through a metal doorway that led to a barren foyer.
6 years ago
Sweet promises of soda tax money gone flat, Philly Controller says
The Controller’s analysis reported that about $22 million of the nearly $85 million in beverage tax revenue collected has gone towards pre-K and community schools.
6 years ago
City: ‘Too soon’ to say if soda tax shortfall will hit parks & rec makeover
There will be no Rebuild without the soda tax. That’s been the message coming from Mayor Jim Kenney over the last several months
6 years ago
Philly’s Rebuild initiative committed to integrity and transparency
7 years ago