City Releases Property Tax Calculator as Tax Increases

Philadelphia, PA - City officials today unveiled a web-based calculator that will allow property owners to see how changes in assessments and the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2019 education funding proposal would affect their property tax bills for next year, including the effect of proposed revisions to the Homestead Exemption.

Enhanced Trash Trucks Include Vision Zero Safety Features

Philadelphia, PA - Philly's Streets Department today announced a new set of enhanced safety features under the City’s Vision Zero initiative for each new trash compactor truck purchased. The upgraded safety measures include four day and night vision cameras on each side of the truck, side guards, and enlarged side mirrors.

Philadelphia To Close Oldest Operating City Jail (Photo: PhillyBite)

Philadelphia, PA - The House of Correction (HOC) is the oldest operating jail in the City of Philadelphia, and has been in continuous operation since 1927. The facility requires constant maintenance due to its age and lacks modern security and public safety features. Its closure is possible because the City’s overall incarcerated population has decreased 32 percent since July 2015. The population stands currently at just under 5,500, the lowest it has been in 20 years.

SEPTA Ends Token Sales April 30th

SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, announced that token sales are going to terminate at all Authority-owned locations on Monday, April 30. Token purchases have started to be phased out since January, as most riders changeover to the SEPTA Key Card.

Mayor Jim Kenney's Statement Starbucks Incident

Philadelphia, PA - Mayor Jim Kenney today released the following statement regarding the Starbucks incident:

Philadelphia Department of Prisons Recognized For Public Health

Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) recently received the Public Health Recognition Award from the College of Physicians of Philadelphia for implementing programs at the PDP for individuals in custody who suffer from a substance abuse disorder. The award was presented at the Public Health Day Symposium at the College of Physicians on April 2.