*Please note the addition of the Air Quality Alert briefing at 1 p.m. and the removal of the Free Library’s Community Impact Gala at 7 p.m. due to the event’s cancellation*

12:15PM Mayor Kenney to Deliver Remarks at Event Honoring Susan Burton
Mayor Kenney will deliver remarks at a luncheon honoring the work of Ardella’s House, Tonie Willis and the guest-of-honor Susan Burton helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women re-enter society.
Location: Ardella’s House, 2428 N 33rd St., Philadelphia, PA.

1PM Mayor Kenney to Provide an Update on the City’s Response to Air Quality Alert
The Mayor will join Health Commissioner Dr. Bettigole and other City officials to provide an update on the City’s response to poor air quality in the region due to wildfire smoke from Canada. Note: Details issued in a separate media advisory.
Location: City Hall, 2nd Floor, Mayor’s Reception Room, Philadelphia, PA.

2PM Mayor Kenney to Announce the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund’s Round One Grantees
Mayor Kenney, alongside city officials and community partners, will announce $1.9 million in grant awards to support community-based efforts centered around overdose prevention, recovery and trauma healing. Note: Details issued in a separate media advisory.
Location: Mike Hinson Resource Center, 1701 W Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, PA.

 

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