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City launches latest round of Corridor Enhancement Grant
The City of Philadelphia launched the Corridor Enhancement Grant, a fund that contributes to neighborhood economic development and vibrant commercial areas.
The application deadline is April 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
The Corridor Enhancement Grant supports community-serving nonprofits dedicated to enhancing the appearance, safety, livability of business districts in the neighborhoods they serve. The goal is to increase foot traffic, attract new businesses, promote available commercial real estate and a sense of community. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that enhance the “look and feel” of their local commercial areas.
Eligible organizations can apply for an award amount of between $10,000 and $40,000 to complete their project.
eCLIPSE out of service on Thursday, March 20th starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service from Thursday, March 20th, at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, March 21st, at 2:00 a.m. for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
FONSI/ERR Request for Release of Funds for 2201 E Tioga St. Apartments
On or about April 7, 2025, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds for the following project: 2201 E Tioga Street Apartments Development
Purpose: New construction of a four-story apartment building in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia. The development will provide a total of 51 units, a mix of 25 one-bedroom, 13 two-bedroom, and 13 three-bedroom units. Sixteen units will be designed for residents with physical disabilities. Common amenity spaces will include a lobby, community center, and leasing /management office on the ground floor, two elevators, laundry, and an outdoor playground for residents.
Schedule for Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by April 4, 2025, will be considered by DHCD.
FONSI/ERR Request for Release of Funds for 17th Street Project
On or about April 2, 2025, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds for the following project: 17th Street Revitalization Project Phase I
Purpose: New construction on scattered parcels for 40 affordable housing rental units for low-income families and individuals. Twenty-five percent of units will prefer individuals and families currently experiencing homelessness. All units at or below 50% AMI. Fifteen percent of units fully ADA accessible, and five percent will have features for the hearing and visually impaired.
Schedule for Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to DHCD. All comments received by April 1, 2025, will be considered by DHCD.
Upcoming events
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Mar18EventKensington Service Connection/Site Clean-up DayAll DayMultiple Kensington locationsEvent
Kensington Service Connection/Site Clean-up Day
Service Connection/Site Clean-ups will occur today at these Kensington locations:- 3401 Aramingo Avenue (Old CVS store)
- 707-713 E. Allegheny Avenue
- Reach Street and Allegheny Avenue
- 823-841 E. Allegheny Avenue
- 1800 E. Clearfield Street (both sides)
- 1800 E. Orleans Street
- 500 E. Cambria Street
- 1800 E. Cambria Street
- 2816-2828 Kensington Avenue
- 2862-2871 Kensington Avenue
- 2800 Ruth Street
- 2899 Ruth Street and Hart Lane (corner)
- 1800 E. Somerset Street (both sides)
- 400 E. Somerset Street (both sides)
- 2800 D Street
- 1800 E. Harold Street Corner
- 2000 E. Silver Street
- 2000 E. Sterner Street
About Service Connection/Site Clean-up Days
Office of Homeless Services Encampment Resolution Team (ERT) staff members join the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services’s (DBHIDS) Homeless Street Outreach Team (Outreach) and the City’s Sanitation Department to conduct *Service Connection/Site Clean-up Days. OHS’s ERT staff schedules and leads service connection clean-ups at various selected outdoor encampment locations in Philadelphia.
How it Works
The teams post signs in advance to alert people living in tents, RVs, makeshift shelters, or none at all, on sidewalks, under bridges,in parks, empty fields, lots, etc., of upcoming service days. Each service day,the teams visit the encampment sites to offer individuals services, such as rides to a City intake center where staff can help find shelter space, Stranded Traveler Assistance,behavioral health, drug or medical treatment, and other similar services. The Sanitation Department team further assists by cleaning up accumulated trash.
* Service days are not the same as formal, encampment resolutions, which, while social services-led, involve many more City of Philadelphia departments and nonprofit partners and follow specific protocols regarding personal property storage, notification, and other requirements.
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Mar1EventWomen's History Month 2025All DayEvent
Women's History Month 2025
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Mar18EventWe Walk FDR8:30 am to 9:30 amBoathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAEvent
We Walk FDR
March 18, 20258:30 am to 9:30 am, 1 hourBoathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAmapWe Walk PHL seeks to promote positive health outcomes, increase use of Philadelphia’s park system, and create opportunities for people to pursue fitness goals while meeting their neighbors. -
Mar18EventTOBACCO HEARINGS / CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS9:00 am to 2:00 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287635104?pwd=dkhYUjVESmxXS0ZjRHJtL0NqZUh2UT09Event
TOBACCO HEARINGS / CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS
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Mar18EventSPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS9:00 am to 1:45 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82106295023?pwd=SXIrdFRIMEZuVmZkbEVxWjNQK21JZz09Event
SPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS
March 18, 20259:00 am to 1:45 pm, 5 hourshttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82106295023?pwd=SXIrdFRIMEZuVmZkbEVxWjNQK21JZz09mapMilton U. Oates, Jr. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82106295023?pwd=SXIrdFRIMEZuVmZkbEVxWjNQK21JZz09 Meeting ID: 821 0629 5023 Passcode: 756613 One tap mobile +12678310333,,82106295023#,,,,*756613# US (Philadelphia) +13126266799,,82106295023#,,,,*756613# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 821 0629 5023 Passcode: 756613 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpc4rgIJF -
Mar18EventFAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION9:00 am to 9:15 amEvent
FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
March 18, 20259:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 minutes