Philadelphia Parks and Recreation: Park National Campaign

Residents Encouraged to Vote in April for a Philadelphia Park to Receive $20,000

Residents Encouraged to Vote in April for a Philadelphia Park to Receive $20,000

Philadelphia, PA - This April, “Earth Month,” the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN, to revitalize parks across the U.S. for the third year, including a park in Philadelphia. Through Meet Me at the Park, Philadelphia residents will chose one of three local parks to receive a $20,000 grant.Philadelphia, PA - This April, “Earth Month,” The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN, to revitalize parks across the U.S. for the third year, including a park in Philadelphia. Through Meet Me at the Park, Philadelphia residents will chose one of three local parks to receive a $20,000 grant.

City of Philadelphia Lifts Snow Emergency Declaration

City Lifts Snow Emergency Declaration

City Lifts Snow Emergency Declaration

Philadelphia Pa. –  As Streets Department crews continue salting and plowing, Managing Director Mike DiBerardinis lifted the snow emergency declaration at 1 p.m. today. This means that parking is again allowed on snow emergency routes.  The Philadelphia Parking Authority will resume enforcement of all parking violations beginning at 4 p.m. The discounted parking rates at PPA Center City garages will continue until 4 p.m.  Anyone entering the garage after 4 p.m. will pay normal rates.Philadelphia Pa. –  As Streets Department crews continue salting and plowing, Managing Director Mike DiBerardinis lifted the snow emergency declaration at 1 p.m. today. This means that parking is again allowed on snow emergency routes.  The Philadelphia Parking Authority will resume enforcement of all parking violations beginning at 4 p.m. The discounted parking rates at PPA Center City garages will continue until 4 p.m.  Anyone entering the garage after 4 p.m. will pay normal rates.

Philadelphia's New PHLpreK Program Creates Teaching Opportunities

Philadelphia's New PHLpreK Program Creates Teaching Opportunities

Philadelphia's New PHLpreK Program Creates Teaching Opportunities

PHILADELPHIA PA – Mayor Jim Kenney's PHLpreK, the City of Philadelphia’s quality pre-K program, funded by the City of Philadelphia Soda Tax, has created 251 jobs to date. In a survey completed by PHLpreK providers last week, pre-K center owners and directors reported having created 191 teaching positions; 147 of which are full time and 44 are part-time. In addition, pre-K providers have hired 60 support and administrative staff members. The average wage reported is $14.72 per hour. Also See.. Philly's Mayor Jim Kenney Establishs a Pre-K Advisory Board

Philly's Mayor Jim Kenney FY18 Budget, Capital Plan and Five Year Plan

Philly's Mayor Jim Kenney FY18 Budget, Capital Plan and Five Year Plan

Mayor Jim Kenney FY18 Budget, Capital Plan and Five Year Plan

PHILADELPHIA PA –   released his second budget and Five-Year Plan today, asking members of City Council to approve new investments in two key areas: health and human services that will uplift our most vulnerable, and job-creating initiatives that will result in economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.PHILADELPHIA PA – Mayor Jim Kenney released his second budget and Five-Year Plan today, asking members of City Council to approve new investments in two key areas: health and human services that will uplift our most vulnerable, and job-creating initiatives that will result in economic opportunity for all Philadelphians.

Philadelphia Introduces Legislation Advancing Rebuilding of City

Philadelphia Introduces Legislation Advancing Rebuilding of City

Philadelphia Introduces Legislation Advancing Rebuilding of City

PHILADELPHIA PA – Alongside the City’s FY17-18 Operating Budget, Capital Budget and 5-Year Fiscal Plan, the Kenney Administration also introduced today two ordinances to authorize $300 million in borrowing and create a governance structure for Rebuild. Rebuild is the multi-year program to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the city.PHILADELPHIA PA – Alongside Mayor Jim Kenney FY18 Budget, Capital Plan and Five Year Plan, the Kenney Administration also introduced today two ordinances to authorize $300 million in borrowing and create a governance structure for Rebuild. Rebuild is the multi-year program to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the city.

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