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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Unveils Historic $2 Billion H.O.M.E. Housing Plan to Create and Preserve 30,000 Homes
Join Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and City officials at one of the upcoming FY26 budget town halls!
Prisons Department Achieves Staffing Record and Retention Rates
Announcements
Landlord Week 2025 is coming to Philly!
From May 19–23, join Landlord Gateway for a week of free, in-person workshops created to support and inform Philadelphia landlords, property owners, and housing partners.
Hear directly from City officials, housing leaders and professionals on the latest programs, policies, and resources—from affordable housing incentives and eviction prevention to inspections, tax law, and rental improvement funds.
Events will be held daily at locations across Philadelphia. Come for one session or attend all week!
OHS daytime intake centers will be closed on May 15
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Appletree Family Center, 1430 Cherry Street and Roosevelt Darby Intake Center will be closed.
Both sites will reopen on Friday, May 16, at 7 a.m. Until then, anyone who needs shelter placement on Thursday, May 15, may visit these after-hour intake locations:
- House of Passage, 111 N. 49th Street, starting at 3 p.m.
- The Mike Hinson Resource Center, 1701 W. Lehigh Avenue, starting at 7 a.m.
- Red Shield Family Residence, 715 N. Broad Street or ACTS After-hour Intake Site, 1300 E. Tulpehocken Street, starting at 3:30 p.m.
To get help for someone who’s living/sleeping on the street, call the City’s Homeless Street Outreach hotline: (215) 232-1984.
eCLIPSE out of service on Thursday, May 15th starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th through 2:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16th for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
Become a community partner and help update the Comprehensive Plan!
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission seeks community partners to help update the Comprehensive Plan. These neighborhood and community groups will help lead community engagement for Phila2050: Planning Together.
Community partners will help Philadelphians share their stories, imagine the future of our city, and work with the Planning Commission to develop ideas on how to achieve these goals. This role is compensated, and there are 9-month and 18-month partnership opportunities available.
To be eligible, community partners must:
- Work within Philadelphia and serve Philadelphia residents.
- Have 501(c)(3) status or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
- Be able to complete program activities within the established program period.
- Send two staff members or community volunteers to a six-week training course with the Citizens Planning Institute.
If you’d like to become a community partner or recommend an organization to be a partner, fill out our interest form.
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Upcoming events
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May15EventAmusement, Hotel, Outdoor Advertising, Parking, Valet Parking, Vehicle Rental Taxes dueAll DayEvent
Amusement, Hotel, Outdoor Advertising, Parking, Valet Parking, Vehicle Rental Taxes due
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May15EventMonthly Wage Tax dueAll DayEvent
Monthly Wage Tax due
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May15EventNorth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
North Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
May 15, 20259:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapEntrance on A Street- Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
- No Insurance or ID required
- PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test and answer questions
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May15EventNorth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
North Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
May 15, 20259:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapEntrance on A Street- Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
- No Insurance or ID required
- PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test and answer questions
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May15EventSPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS9:00 am to 1:45 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82106295023?pwd=SXIrdFRIMEZuVmZkbEVxWjNQK21JZz09Event
SPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS
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