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Mayor Parker marks 1,000 days in office with $21.7M library, park groundbreaking

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker marked her 1,000th day in office Monday by joining city officials and community members to break ground on a $21.7 million renovation of McPherson Square Library and Park in Kensington. Officials said the rebuild project will fully renovate the library and surrounding park, creating a modern, safe and accessible community space. “The people of Kensington have faced enormous challenges for far too long, and they deserve sustained investment in their neighborhood,” said Parker. “We have made important progress on public safety, quality of life and connecting residents to care, but we know there is much more work ahead. On my 1,000th day as Mayor, I’m proud to stand with this community as we take another step forward with a $21.7 million investment in a safe, modern and accessible library, park, and playground.” Officials said the renovation of McPherson Square Library and Park is being delivered in two phases. A smaller first phase was completed in 2025