Mayor Parker to Celebrate Green Schools Program Student Projects
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Fairmount Horticultural Center, 100 North Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA
City leaders will recognize students and educators from district, charter, independent, and parochial schools for creative, sustainability-focused projects supported through the Green Schools Program.
With more than $75,000 in grants awarded this year, these efforts are helping build healthier school environments and expand opportunities for students across Philadelphia.
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Mayor Parker, City Officials to Honor Fallen Philadelphia Police Officers and Firefighters
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Franklin Square Park, 221 North Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA
The Mayor will join families, first responders, and city leaders to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty and to recognize the loved ones they left behind.
The ceremony will pay tribute to their service, sacrifice, and lasting impact on the city.
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Mayor Parker to Join Groundbreaking Ceremony for Cancer-fighting Research Facility in South Philadelphia
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Bellwether District Innovation Campus, 3144 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The Mayor will take part in the groundbreaking of a new lab at the Bellwether District that will focus on producing materials used in cutting-edge cancer treatments.
The project represents a major private investment in Philadelphia and is expected to create hundreds of permanent jobs while bringing new life to a former refinery site.
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Mayor Parker to Deliver Keynote at Temple University Education Commencement Ceremony
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Liacouras Center, 1776 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
The Mayor will join graduates, families, and faculty at Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development commencement to celebrate students earning advanced degrees.
She will deliver the keynote address recognizing their achievements and the role they will play in shaping the future of education and human services.
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Mayor Parker to Join Philadelphia Zoo Campaign Kickoff: “Unlock the Secrets of the Zoo”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The Mayor will attend an evening kickoff event at the Philadelphia Zoo launching a new campaign, “Unlock the Secrets of the Zoo.”
Guests will take part in special after-hours experiences across the Zoo grounds, hear a brief program, and help celebrate the start of this new effort to engage the public in the Zoo’s work and mission.