Parks and Recreation Department
Coverage of Parks and Recreation Department in the Nexus archive.
- Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel steps down as Parker’s administration undergoes staffing shuffle
Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel is stepping down to return to the private sector as Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration reshapes its leadership. Carlton Williams, previously overseeing the mayor’s ‘Clean and Green’ initiatives, has been appointed as the new managing director. The change occurs as the administration approaches 1,000 days in office and with a mayoral primary approaching next year.
- St. Paul suspends light repairs from copper wire theft citing budget constraints
St. Paul has suspended repairs for street lights damaged by copper wire theft due to budget constraints, with the city reporting $2.5 million spent over two years on fixes. Over 900 lights remain dark, primarily in regional parks, raising safety concerns among residents. The city faces a $26 million budget deficit and plans to request additional funding in the 2027 budget.