The statements come in response to three connected shootings at Atlanta-area spas that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, on Tuesday.
Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to remain hopeful about a return to normal on the one-year anniversary of the closure of nonessential city businesses.
President Richard Englert announced Temple is working with the City of Philadelphia on a plan for the university to be a “point of distribution” for COVID-19 vaccines.
Walk-up vaccines will be available to residents in ZIP codes that have had a lower share of residents vaccinated so far. The city will begin accepting permit applications for outdoor events today.