City of Philadelphia Soda Tax Explained

(Philadelphia, PA)– As City of Philadelphia announced the opening of registration for the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, and officially kicked off a comprehensive outreach program to provide sweetened beverage distributors and dealers with information to help them comply with the new soda tax requirements.

Travel & Leisure Names Philadelphia as a Top Travel Destination

Philadelphia, PA – In case you missed it, Philadelphia was named one of Travel and Leisure’s 50 best places to Travel in 2017. Travel and Leisure cited diversity in commercial corridors like East Passyunk and a Mayor fighting to protect inclusive values as reasons for Philadelphia making the list.

20th Annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene

Philadelphia, PA - 20th Annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene to be Celebrated in New Location. Reverend Dennis Gill, Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship and Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will preside over the 20th annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene.

Philadelphia Issues Code Blue Warning

Philadelphia, PA - “A Code Blue remains in effect in Philadelphia through Monday December 12th at 6:00 am. This is the first Code Blue of the winter season, which started at 6:00 pm Thursday, December 8th.

Philadelphia Promotes Civic Engagement and Volunteer Services

Mayor Jim Kenney has called on Philadelphians “to productive actions that help build bridges and strengthen our communities.” " title="PHILADELPHIA Pa– Mayor Jim Kenney has called on Philadelphians “to productive actions that help build bridges and strengthen our communities.” " style="float: left;" />Philadelphia  Pa– Mayor Jim Kenney has called on Philadelphians “to productive actions that help build bridges and strengthen our communities.”

Philadelphia: Local Christmas Card Design Event

Philadelphia, PA - This fall, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., along with the Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia and the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education (OCE) announced an inaugural “Christmas Card Design Event” in the 217 parishes, 17 high schools, 122 elementary schools, and 4 schools of special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.