City Launches 2nd Annual “You Earned It Philly” Campaign

City Launches 2nd Annual “You Earned It Philly” Campaign to Help Residents Claim Earned Income Tax Credit

City Launches 2nd Annual “You Earned It Philly” Campaign to Help Residents Claim Earned Income Tax Credit

PHILADELPHIA Pa. - The City of Philadelphia has launched its second annual awareness and support campaign to help tens-of-thousands of Philadelphia residents apply for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).PHILADELPHIA Pa. - The City of Philadelphia has launched its second annual awareness and support campaign to help tens-of-thousands of Philadelphia residents apply for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Philadelphia Passes New Towing Legislation Law

PHILADELPHIA PA – Yesterday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney signed into law Bill No. 160682, which prevents towing operators from hooking or towing any vehicle from private lots and driveways prior to that vehicle being ticketed by any of the city’s law enforcement agencies.

Philadelphia Passes New Towing Legislation Law

PHILADELPHIA PA – Yesterday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney signed into law Bill No. 160682, which prevents towing operators from hooking or towing any vehicle from private lots and driveways prior to that vehicle being ticketed by any of the city’s law enforcement agencies. PHILADELPHIA PA – Yesterday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney signed into law Bill No. 160682, which prevents towing operators from hooking or towing any vehicle from private lots and driveways prior to that vehicle being ticketed by any of the city’s law enforcement agencies.

The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) will begin enforcing the legislation on February 1, 2017. “I’m hopeful this legislation will address predatory towing practices in Philadelphia,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “My sincerest thanks to Councilwoman Quiñones Sánchez for her passionate advocacy on this issue, and to PPD and L&I for helping to shape this legislation’s implementation strategy.”
 

The legislation’s sponsor, Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez, has facilitated meetings between the Administration and law enforcement, towing companies, and property owners to ensure that this program’s implementation is swift and effective. In contrast to previous ticket-to-tow legislation that placed the burden solely on PPD to ticket vehicles, under this new law, other agencies such as PPA, university police and SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority are coordinating with PPD on ticketing efforts.

“Comprehensive towing reform will help ensure that all Philadelphians are protected from predatory practices and that business on our city streets is conducted legally,” said Councilwoman Quiñones Sánchez. “I would like to thank Mayor Jim Kenney, the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and all of our law enforcement partners for their support and hard work in implementing this critical step.”

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Philly's Mayor Kenney Establishs a Pre-K Advisory Board

Philly's Mayor Kenney Establishs a Pre-K Advisory Board

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PHILADELPHIA, PA –  <a href=Mayor Jim Kenney signed Executive Order No. 1-17 to establish a pre-K advisory board which will assist in the implementation and fiscal oversight of PHLpreK, the City’s expansion of locally-funded, quality pre-K across Philadelphia." style="float: left;" title="PHILADELPHIA, PA – Mayor Jim Kenney signed Executive Order No. 1-17 to establish a pre-K advisory board which will assist in the implementation and fiscal oversight of PHLpreK, the City’s expansion of locally-funded, quality pre-K across Philadelphia." />PHILADELPHIA, PA –  Mayor Jim Kenney signed Executive Order No. 1-17 to establish a pre-K advisory board which will assist in the implementation and fiscal oversight of PHLpreK, the City’s expansion of locally-funded, quality pre-K across Philadelphia.

SEPTA Opens a Travel Center at University City

PHILADELPHIA, PA -Navigating the Tri-State Region via public transit just became easier for anyone who chooses to work, study or visit University City, thanks to a unique collaboration between SEPTA and the University of Pennsylvania. Officials gathered today at the Penn Bookstore for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the new SEPTA Travel Center @Penn.

SEPTA Opens aTravel Center at University City

PHILADELPHIA, PA -Navigating the Tri-State Region via public transit just became easier for anyone who chooses to work, study or visit University City, thanks to a unique collaboration between SEPTA and the University of Pennsylvania. Officials gathered today at the Penn Bookstore for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the new SEPTA Travel Center @Penn.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.

Philadelphia Joins 30 Cities in Support for Immigrant

Philadelphia Joins 30 Cities in Calls for President Obama to Continue his Administration’s Support for Immigrant Communities as he Leaves Office

Philadelphia Joins 30 Cities in Support for Immigrant

Philadelphia Joins 30 Cities in Calls for President Obama to Continue his Administration’s Support for Immigrant Communities as he Leaves OfficePhiladelphia, PA - The City of Philadelphia and Mayor Jim Kenney joined 30 members of Cities for Action, a coalition of over 100 mayors and county executives from across the country, in issuing an open letter to President Obama, thanking him for his Administration’s support for immigrant families and urging him to commit to further protections for the many immigrants in their communities before he leaves office.

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