Today Mayor Jim Kenney came to West Philadelphia. In front of West Philly High @phillymayor joined with other City and State officials, and members of the Vision Zero Task Force to release Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Annual Report and cut the ribbon at the Chestnut Street Repaving and Safety Project.

“Achieving zero traffic deaths on Philadelphia streets requires action and the need has never been greater,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “Despite a high number of traffic crashes in 2021, High Injury Network corridors like Chestnut Street here in West Philly were not only repaved, but were improved so that everyone is safer, no matter how they choose to travel. I am proud of the collective work of the Office of Complete Streets, the Streets Department, the Vision Zero Task Force and all of our partners, especially PennDOT, to continue to advance efforts to achieve our goal of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries.” MK

@sajdapurpleblackwell also got a chance to ask the Mayor about the speed bump process.

Sajda Purple Blackwell for @pqradio1.comlive and @whyy N.I.C.E

Yesterday The Mayor’s Office conducted another Bi-Weekly Gun Violence Briefing. There are many people in the community who feel that Philadelphia needs additional assistance to fight gun violence namely the National Guard. I have asked The Mayor’s Administration about this idea several times and was told no several times. The people continue to ask me about this solution soooo I asked @phillymayor Again🤷🏽‍♀️ I think he is finally sick of me asking the same question 🤦🏽‍♀️😁 but he honored me with a response 1 last time🙏🏽💜.

Commisoner Outlaw🧑🏽‍✈️ did address my questions about utilizing the State Police instead✊🏾💜
Deputy commissioners Joel Dales and Benjamin Nash also responded to my questions about the up tic in social media gun glorification videos!

Always remember if you have a question you would like me to ask???? Please drop it below or DM me if you need to!

If you have solutions to this Gun Violence Epidemic Join Today this Thursday 02/03 6pm for our Community Meeting To Fight Gun Violence 260 S 51st St Phila, Pa

Saj Purple Blackwell for PQRADIO1.COM @pqradio1.comlive @whyy N.I.C.E

SPREAD THE WORD🙏🏽✊🏾💜

Our message is simple PICK THE LOVE UP! PUT THE GUNS DOWN!

This past Thursday our BCA Actionist took to the streets of West Philly. My husband Thomas Blackwell @tommyblackwell__ and I created our BCA Actionist Community Watch Program to instill a greater sense of security, well-being, and reduce the fear of crime in our community as well as create a greater sense of community and put the neighbor back into neighborhood. Thank you to our community partners and volunteers for joining us in our efforts to end gun violence in the city of Philadelphia, @paanphilly and Tierra Graves @bornleader27 of the @freelibraryofwestphilly for providing information on employment leads and trama services. Please stop Shooting each other… ✌🏽

🥾🥾 #BootsOnTheGround

As 2021 wrapped up, one thing was on our minds, and in our hearts: our communities who are hurting, and who need solutions now. We’ve faced down pushback against badly-needed reforms and emergency aid. We’re calling out legislatures in Harrisburg who are refusing to release public money while people are dying. We stand with our representatives in city government who are fighting for fairness and accountability in our justice system.

Purple Queen is royally ready for Good Trouble in the New Year

VOTE!! Now mail in ballot or November 2nd in person✊🏾
Vote for your judges and your DA @larrykrasner

LOVE, VIBE, VOTE… TODAY
Message brought to you by @impurplequeen @omarforphilly @tommyblackwell_

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WHYY, your local PBS and NPR station, and 6ABC teamed up for Confronting the Crisis: Gun Violence, a powerful community conversation with scholars, political leaders and activists who are on the frontlines fighting for a safer Philadelphia. WATCH NOW to hear insights, recommendations, and potential solutions for the city’s gun violence crisis. This special broadcast is moderated by WHYY’s Christopher “Flood the Drummer” Norris, and 6abc anchor Sharrie Williams.  

Along with panelist 

Panelists:

Rickey Duncan – NOMO Foundation

John Solomon – Endangered Kind

Saj “Purple” Blackwell – Neighborhood Watch, PQRadio1.com

Pa. State Representative Joanna E. McClinton

Tamika Morales – Moms Bonded by Grief

Juwan Bennett – Criminologist, Temple University

Scott Charles – Cradle to Grave & Trauma Outreach Coordinator, Temple University

Anton Moore – Unity in the Community 

Including:

Dorothy Johnson-Speight – Mothers in Charge

Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller – Pastor, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church

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WHYY, your local PBS and NPR station, and 6ABC teamed up for Confronting the Crisis: Gun Violence, a powerful community conversation with scholars, political leaders and activists who are on the frontlines fighting for a safer Philadelphia. WATCH NOW to hear insights, recommendations, and potential solutions for the city’s gun violence crisis. This special broadcast is moderated by WHYY’s Christopher “Flood the Drummer” Norris, and 6abc anchor Sharrie Williams.  

Along with panelist 

Panelists:

Rickey Duncan – NOMO Foundation

John Solomon – Endangered Kind

Saj “Purple” Blackwell – Neighborhood Watch, PQRadio1.com

Pa. State Representative Joanna E. McClinton

Tamika Morales – Moms Bonded by Grief

Juwan Bennett – Criminologist, Temple University

Scott Charles – Cradle to Grave & Trauma Outreach Coordinator, Temple University

Anton Moore – Unity in the Community 

Including:

Dorothy Johnson-Speight – Mothers in Charge

Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller – Pastor, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church