Philadelphia Nominations for the Mayor’s Day of Service Awards

Philadelphia PA – In celebration of the 5th Annual Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition, the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Services (OCEVS) is accepting nominations for the Mayor’s Day of Service recognition. Mayor Jim Kenney and OCEVS are encouraging residents to nominate persons committed to service and creating a positive impact in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia to Declare Snow Emergency in Advance of Storm

PHILADELPHIA PA - With a storm approaching the region, Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis announced that a Snow Emergency will be declared for the City of Philadelphia beginning at 12:01 am on Thursday, February 9.

Philadelphia’s Earned Sick Leave Law and PA Senate Bill 128

PHILADELPHIA Pa - Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilman-at-large William Greenlee have issued the following statements regarding Senate Bill 128, which would preempt Philadelphia’s earned sick leave law.

How to Report a Tree Emergency in The City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia has a flourishing urban forest that provides many benefits to citizens, including shade, oxygen, cleaner air and water, and beauty.  But trees are living things and they can’t always be controlled, especially during extreme weather events like rain, snow and ice storms, and high winds.

Philly's Mayor's Box Tickets Raise Money for School District

Philadelphia PA – The City of Philadelphia has released the names of those who received tickets to the Mayor’s Box from July 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

School Reform Commission To Consider Four New Charter Applications

PHILADELPHIA PA — The School Reform Commission (SRC) will hold a special meeting to consider four new charter applications on February 8th at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place at the School District of Philadelphia building, in the auditorium.