Concerned Block Captains Of West And Southwest Philadelphia

06/16/2026

West Philadelphia is once again taking center stage for the nation’s largest annual celebration of freedom. The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival returns on Sunday, June 21, bringing an expected crowd of over 25,000 attendees to the streets of West Philly and the grounds of historic Malc

06/13/2026

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06/04/2026

We’re cutting the ribbon at West Mill Creek Playground! 🎉

Join Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, the Capital Program Office, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation to cut the ribbon on a transformed West Mill Creek Playground and Brown Street Plaza - phase two of a $4.5 million investment completed in just six months!

The renovations at West Mill Creek brought new playground equipment, basketball court improvements, public art, lighting, fencing, site furnishings, and greener, safer spaces for the community to gather, play, and connect.

When: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM
Where: West Mill Creek Playground, 5100 Parrish St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

See you there!

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

One of my missions as a legislator is to inform you about how your government works for YOU. That’s why I’m co-hosting a Community Budget Briefing with PA House Appropriations Majority Chairman Jordan Harris at Victory Harvest Fellowship International, 2536 S. 59th St. on Thursday evening, May 28 beginning at 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for you to and learn not just about the process, but also to let us know how you think we ought to spend the money in the .
If you can’t be there in person, you can watch the livestream on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/mIwe-1qV9gs

05/21/2026

Today!

05/21/2026

WE DID IT!

Last night, Philadelphians voted overwhelmingly to make permanent!

Young people in detention, foster group homes, and psychiatric facilities deserve an independent voice that stands up for their safety and rights.

No one cares about our kids as much as we do and Philly showed up for them at the ballot box!

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Pennsylvania could be key to winning Congress: Primaries set up key races for House, governor https://6abc.cm/gOg6Ju