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Philadelphia’s ‘out of touch’ leadership failed at critical time | Editorial

Mayor Kenney's administration had to see the city burn to learn that they were 'out of touch.'

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks during a news conference at the city's Emergency Operations Center about protests in Philadelphia following the death of George Floyd on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Protests began peacefully Saturday, drawing thousands to City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but later turned tense as building windows were smashed and cars set on fire in Center City.
Mayor Jim Kenney speaks during a news conference at the city's Emergency Operations Center about protests in Philadelphia following the death of George Floyd on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Protests began peacefully Saturday, drawing thousands to City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but later turned tense as building windows were smashed and cars set on fire in Center City.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer