Every month, we pull together some of our favorite photos from the past few weeks.

December 2017 saw school visits, a police graduation, and lots of holiday fun!

Here are seven of our favorite moments.


Mayor Kenney interacts with a student at Amazing Kidz, a PHLpreK provider, on December 8. Learn more about PHLpreK, the City’s new quality pre-K program, made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax.

Mayor Kenney interacts with a student at Amazing Kids, a PHLpreK provider.

The view of City Hall from Christmas Village on December 11. This year, the popup marketplace returned to LOVE Park as park renovations continued to wrap up.

The view of City Hall from Christmas Village as it returns to a newly renovated LOVE Park.

Mayor Kenney speaks to students during a visit to Robeson High School on December 12.

Mayor Kenney speaks to students during a visit to Robeson High School on December 12.

Boathouse Row lights up to recognize Hanukkah on December 12. This year, the City lit up Boathouse Row to observe Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.

Boathouse Row lights up to recognize Hanukkah on December 12.

Police Recruit Class #382 stands during their graduation ceremony on December 15.

Police Recruit Class #382 stands during their graduation ceremony on December 15.

Mayor Kenney stops by School District’s Career and Technical Education Holiday County Fair on December 15. Students sold their creations and crafts.

Mayor Kenney stops by School District CTE Holiday County Fair where students sell their creations, on December 15.

Buddy the Elf and Santa — a man suspiciously the same height as Councilman Mark Squilla — visit Franklin Square Park on December 19.

Buddy the Elf and Santa visit Franklin Square Park on December 19.