Moves on the Board: July 6 - 10, 2026
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♟️CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
Parker Administration
It was a quieter week for Mayor Parker following one of the busiest weekends in the city's history. On Thursday, she attended the Philadelphia Housing Authority's PhillySEEDS Gala, celebrating scholarship recipients and supporting educational opportunities for public housing residents. The administration then welcomed MLB All-Star Week, with Parker joining the MLB, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and community partners for the Mayor's PLAY BALL event at the Athletic Recreation Center (named after the Philadelphia Athletics, our first pro-team), where more than 100 local youth participated in baseball and softball clinics. She also threw the ceremonial first pitch at the HBCU Swingman Classic, MLB's national event that highlights the history and legacy of HBCU baseball programs. The city now turns its attention to the All-Star Game itself at Citizens Bank Park. But first, a look back at the weekend that capped Philadelphia's historic America 250 celebrations.
Over the July 4th weekend, Mayor Parker closed out the historic America 250 celebrations. The city hosted a FIFA World Cup match on July 4th, welcoming 68,324 fans to Philadelphia Stadium for the France vs. Paraguay match, while across the city, the One Philly: Unity Concert for America drew thousands to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Severe thunderstorms paused the concert, but once conditions cleared, The Roots, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Meek Mill, and Kathy Sledge completed the celebration before a fireworks show lit up the Parkway. The weekend also saw record-breaking attendance at the city's historic institutions, with nearly 8,000 visitors to the Museum of the American Revolution.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Shapiro Administration
On July 4th, Governor Shapiro was in Philadelphia for America250 celebrations, delivering remarks at Independence Hall and speaking to the history of the Liberty Bell and the President’s House.
This week, the Shapiro Administration announced an $80 million investment from Curtiss-Wright to expand its operations at its Cheswick campus in Allegheny County, creating 150 new jobs over the next three years. The Commonwealth is contributing $1.2 million through the PA SITES Program to support expansion, which will add two new buildings to grow manufacturing and testing capacity for Curtiss-Wright’s naval defense and commercial nuclear operations.
Governor Shapiro announced 28 appointments to the newly established Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities, created through an Executive Order signed in April. The commission, composed of Pennsylvanians with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities, will recommend policy changes and serve as a resource for individuals with disabilities and their families across the Commonwealth.
Also on Wednesday, the Department of Community and Economic Development announced the expansion of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials in Reading, creating new jobs and further growing Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector in Berks County.
Updates from the Governor’s Newsroom
Pennsylvania General Assembly
The General Assembly did not convene session earlier this week as budget negotiations continued behind the scenes. Legislative leaders and the Administration remain engaged in discussions to reach a final budget agreement. The Senate is scheduled to return to session on Friday, July 10, and is expected to remain in Harrisburg through the weekend as work on the budget continues. The House will also be in session on Sunday, July 12. We will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as negotiations progress.