SEPTA Opens aTravel Center at University City

University City Philadelphia, PA - Located in the heart of University City on the first floor of the Penn Bookstore at 36th and Walnut Streets, the travel center is the first of its kind. The center will be staffed by temporary SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority employees, known as "travel consultants" with support from customer development staff, Mondays through Fridays from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

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.

Philadelphia to Improve Efforts to Prevent Lead Poisoning

PHILADELPHIA PA – Mayor Jim Kenney today released a plan to improve the city’s efforts to prevent lead poisoning in Philadelphia’s children.

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.”