Kenyatta Johnson
Coverage of Kenyatta Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- $24 million investment in Philly shipbuilding as Trump presses for defense buildup
JPMorgan Chase is investing $24 million in Philadelphia's shipbuilding industry, including a $13 million loan to Rhoads Industries for a submarine facility at the South Philadelphia Navy Yard, which will create 450 jobs. The investment aligns with the Trump administration's push for a national defense buildup.
- Philadelphia politicians pay tribute to trailblazing legislator Shirley Kitchen: ‘She never forgot who she was fighting for’
Former state Sen. Shirley M. Kitchen, a trailblazing legislator who represented North Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania Senate, has died at 79. Politicians and community leaders praised her advocacy for underserved neighborhoods and her work on issues like food insecurity, healthcare, and voting rights.
- Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg
Philadelphia city leaders and education supporters traveled to Harrisburg to urge state officials for increased education funding. Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and Superintendent Tony Watlington emphasized that the city has fulfilled its financial commitments and now seeks state support for schools across Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia Approves Benefits for Families of First Responders Lost to Suicide
Philadelphia City Council passed legislation to provide death benefits to families of first responders who died by suicide linked to job-related trauma, despite opposition from Mayor Cherelle Parker over cost concerns. The law classifies such suicides as in-the-line-of-duty deaths, offering lifetime pensions to qualifying families, including those of police and fire personnel.
- Philly schools will not cut 340 classroom jobs amid budget cuts, Mayor Parker says
Philadelphia schools will retain 340 classroom jobs amid budget cuts, as Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the restoration of positions initially slated for elimination. The mayor emphasized collaboration between city officials and school leaders to secure funding without specifying the exact source, noting efforts to establish recurring revenue.
- Philadelphia budget deal will not restore hundreds of school staff cuts, superintendent says
Philadelphia's City Council approved a $7.1 billion budget with a $48 million one-time allocation to prevent school staff cuts, but the school district's superintendent stated the funding is insufficient to address long-term financial challenges. Council members criticized the district's response, while Mayor Cherelle Parker described the funding as a 'band-aid' for a $300 million structural deficit.