Kenney declares 'World Heritage Day' & strategic plan

Posted on May 26, 2016

Mayor Jim Kenney is making sure no one forgets Philadelphia became United States' first World Heritage City last November.

On Thursday, he declared every fourth Thursday of May would be World Heritage Day and announced a strategic plan so local businesses will be able to "realize the potential in the city's new status."

By Kenneth Hilario

Mayor Jim Kenney is making sure no one forgets Philadelphia became United States' first World Heritage City last November.

On Thursday, he declared every fourth Thursday of May would be World Heritage Day and announced a strategic plan so local businesses will be able to "realize the potential in the city's new status."

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