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Announcements

Announcement

2026 PIT Count postponed

Due to forecasts of continued frigid and icy weather conditions, the Office of Homeless Services has postponed this year’s Point-In-Time Count originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

A new date will be announced soon.

Announced on: Office of Homeless Services
Announcement

In-person visits at Prisons suspended on Jan 27 due to inclement weather

Due to the winter storm, in-person visitations of incarcerated individuals have been canceled at all Philadelphia Department of Prisons facilities on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Check back for additional updates and notices about visitations. 

Announced on: Philadelphia Department of Prisons
Announcement

Sanitation Dept. Announces Delayed Collections for the Week of Jan. 26

In preparation for the snow, Sanitation crews and equipment will be diverted to snow operations.

  • Crews will complete collections on Saturday, January 24.
  • Trash and recycling collections will be suspended on Monday, January 26. Collections will be one day behind for the remainder of the week.
  • There will be no collections in rear driveways for the remainder of the week. Residents are instructed to set materials out in front of their homes for pickup during the week of January 26. Icy driveways can hinder trash compactors mobility.
  • Second trash collection in areas of the city that normally receive it is suspended the week of January 26. There will be one collection only for the entire city.
  • Residents should expect collection delays as crews navigate through the snow and ice. As significant snow accumulations are expected with this snow event, the collection schedule for the week may be altered. Continuation of trash and recycling collections will be contingent upon the impact of the snow and the progression of plowing operations.
  • Residents who are unable to hold their materials can drop them off at one of the City’s six Sanitation Convenience Centers open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. See a list of locations.

To learn more, visit phila.gov/sanitation or call 311.

Announced on: Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, Department of Sanitation

Upcoming events

  • Jan
    27
    Event
    Wild Lights at the Elmwood Park Zoo
    All Day
    Event

    Wild Lights at the Elmwood Park Zoo

    January 27, 2026
    All Day

    Festive holiday vibes come to the furry, fuzzy and feathered residents of the Elmwood Park Zoo. The Montco zoo shines bright during the holiday season, with millions of LED lights illuminating the attraction’s 16 acres during Wild Lights.

    The walk-through experience features brilliant light displays, live entertainment, animal meet and greets, and photo ops with characters and Mr. Claus himself during the evening hours. Also look out for seasonal snacks and brews at the beer garden, plus a playground, train rides and carousel rides for the kids.


    Where: Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA

  • Jan
    27
    Event
    Winter at Dilworth Park
    9:00 am to 9:00 pm
    Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Event

    Winter at Dilworth Park

    January 27, 2026
    9:00 am to 9:00 pm, 1 year
    Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    map
    Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions will be returning November 14 for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin will be back seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will be hosting the Wintergarden, and the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each attractions's page for more details.

    https://centercityphila.org/parks/dilworth-park/winter
  • Jan
    27
    Event
    Historical Commission Architectural Committee meeting
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Online via Zoom
    Event

    Historical Commission Architectural Committee meeting

    January 27, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Online via Zoom
    map
    The Architectural Committee will hold its January 27, 2026 meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar platform. The public may participate in the meeting in three ways: live with a computer, tablet, or smartphone; live with a telephone; and in advance by email.

    The meeting agenda and application materials for the Architectural Committee meeting are available on the Historical Commission's Public Meetings page.

    To watch the meeting live on Zoom using your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on the following link on January 27:
    Link: Architectural Committee meeting, January 27
    Passcode: 202859

    To listen to the meeting live on the telephone, call this number on January 27:
    Telephone Number: 267-831-0333
    Webinar ID: 837 4883 1206#
    Participant ID: #
    Passcode: 202859#

    To offer written comments prior to the meeting, send an email to preservation@phila.gov by noon on January 26.

    After the meeting, you can watch a recording of the meeting on the Recordings page of the Historical Commission’s website.

    For more information on the remote meeting, see the FAQs for Remote Meeting.
  • Jan
    27
    Event
    Historical Commission Architectural Committee meeting
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Online via Zoom
    Event

    Historical Commission Architectural Committee meeting

    January 27, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Online via Zoom
    map
    The Architectural Committee will hold its January 27, 2026 meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar platform. The public may participate in the meeting in three ways: live with a computer, tablet, or smartphone; live with a telephone; and in advance by email.

    The meeting agenda and application materials for the Architectural Committee meeting are available on the Historical Commission's Public Meetings page.

    To watch the meeting live on Zoom using your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on the following link on January 27:
    Link: Architectural Committee meeting, January 27
    Passcode: 202859

    To listen to the meeting live on the telephone, call this number on January 27:
    Telephone Number: 267-831-0333
    Webinar ID: 837 4883 1206#
    Participant ID: #
    Passcode: 202859#

    To offer written comments prior to the meeting, send an email to preservation@phila.gov by noon on January 26.

    After the meeting, you can watch a recording of the meeting on the Recordings page of the Historical Commission’s website.

    For more information on the remote meeting, see the FAQs for Remote Meeting.
  • Jan
    27
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
    9:00 am to 9:15 am
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION

    January 27, 2026
    9:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 minutes
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