12:30PM Mayor Parker to join Top U.S. Transit Officials to Make Major Funding Announcement for SEPTAThe Mayor will join the FTA administrator, along with local, state, and Federal electeds and SEPTA officials to speak at a press conference to announce recipients of the Federal Transit Administration Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program, including a $317 million grant for SEPTA to support the replacement of the Market-Frankford Line railcar fleet. Note: Members of the media should RSVP to Gerard.shields@dot.govLocation: 69th Street Transportation Center – North Terminal Access Road103 Victory Ave., Upper Darby, PA  190822:30PM Mayor Parker to Participate in Joint Tourism Update for 2024The Mayor will address the hospitality industry at the annual Tourism Outlook, jointly hosted by Visit Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) to provide an overview of tourism key performance indicators from the previous year as well as to discuss the tourism outlook for the current year. This event is attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across the region.Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Michael Nutter Theater, 13th and Arch St. entrance, Philadelphia, PA, 19107 (northeast corner of intersection)7:15PM Mayor Parker to Deliver Remarks at the Annual 6ABC Philly Proud Black History Month Community Awards DinnerThe Mayor will deliver remarks at the 2024 6ABC Philly Proud Black History Month Community Awards Dinner where they will honor amazing trailblazers making a great impact in Philadelphia’s communities.Location: 6ABC, 4100 City Ave., Philadelphia PA, 19131

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