February 9, 2021
Dear Constituent:
My office and Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia will host two Virtual Job Fairs on Wednesday, February 10 from 11 a.m.-12 noon and 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Legislative Aide Frantz Pierre at frantz.pierre@phila.gov. Email is the fastest way to reach him.
I am excited that this new world-class gaming and entertainment destination is finally open. It has been operating since mid-January and the official grand opening will be on Thursday, February 11 at 8 p.m. Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia is located at 900 Packer Avenue in the heart of the Stadium District in South Philadelphia, which is located in the Second Council District.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is being developed, owned and managed by Stadium Casino RE, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies. The facility has provided over 5,000 new construction jobs and is now hiring to fill up to 2,000 permanent new positions for area residents. Hiring preference is being given to residents living in the communities immediately surrounding the Stadium District, then throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia has committed to bringing economic opportunity and inclusivity to local residents. The project will generate over $2 billion in economic stimulus to Philadelphia, along with $100 million in tax revenues for the City of Philadelphia in its first five years of operation, including $25 million to Philadelphia’s School District.
Live! Casino will mark the beginning of a new era in South Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia region, transforming the Stadium District into a one-stop destination to enjoy the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers and the Eagles, entertainment, dining, hotel accommodations and gaming.
My City Hall office is still open to help our neighbors through this pandemic. Call my office at 215-686-342/3413 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and leave a message in our general voicemail and someone from my staff will get back to you as soon as possible. Also, send emails to our office via my City Council website at https://phlcouncil.com/kenyattajohnson/
Please wear a mask, please practice social distancing, and limit social contact as much as possible. We will get through 2021 together.
Sincerely,
Kenyatta Johnson
Councilmember--Second District
