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Media Coverage for Philadelphia World Heritage Day

Posted on May 26, 2016

Coverage of  Mayor Jim Kenney as he announces Philadelphia's First Annual World Heritage Day and unveils Philadelphia's new World Heritage City logo. Celebrate our new status, hear about future plans, and see the raising of the flag of the Organization of World Heritage Cities.

CBS Philly - Philadelphia Celebrates World Heritage Day

 

6abc - Philadelphia promoting itself as a World Heritage City

 

Kenney declares World Heritage Day
Mayor Kenney announced Thursday that every fourth Thursday in May will be World Heritage Day in Philadelphia, a recognition of the city's newfound status.
May 27, 2016
 
Kenney declares 'World Heritage Day' & strategic plan
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."
May 26, 2016