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Take our Disability Access Survey
The OPD Disability Access Survey is still available. The survey addresses access to resources in your neighborhood. Our office values your input on making the city of Philadelphia a better place.
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OHS declares first Code Blue of the season
Due to extremely cold temperatures the Office of Homeless Services has declared a Code Blue. It is in effect until further notice.
If you are, or if you see someone living and/or sleeping outdoors in freezing temperatures call the City of Philadelphia’s Homeless Street Outreach Team at (215) 232-1984 to get help.
To learn more about what happens during a Code Blue and when and why one is declared, visit the City’s Safety and emergency preparedness Code Blue page.
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Protect yourself with a free flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine
Do you live in Philadelphia? You can get free vaccines for the flu and COVID-19 at City health centers. You don’t need to be a registered patient to get a vaccine at these locations. Find out more.
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Board of Pensions notice on solicitation emails
Several third-party companies are sending emails to pension plan members, soliciting business with the premise of reviewing members’ pension plans for strategic priorities. These third-party companies are not associated with the Philadelphia Board of Pensions & Retirement. If you receive one of these emails, you may ignore or delete it. You can also report these emails using the “report phishing” button in Microsoft Outlook and they will be blocked as needed.
Upcoming events
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Nov28EventChristmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City HallAll DayJFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USAEvent
Christmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City Hall
Every year, LOVE Park transforms into the open-air Bavarian holiday marketplace Christmas Village in Philadelphia. Over 100 vendors set up in wooden stalls offering gifts, ornaments, accessories and wintry apparel along with tasty treats like raclette sandwiches, spiced wine, apple cider, strudels and more. At the LOVE Park Visitor Center (the “flying saucer”), the event’s Festival of Trees offers an indoor lineup of nearly 20 stunning Christmas conifers on display, decorated by local designers and artists. Across the street at City Hall, find more vendors, plus the double-decker Christmas Village Carousel in the City Hall Courtyard and the 65-foot Ferris wheel and Kids Express train along the building’s north apron. Kick off the holiday festivities early at the preview weekend November 23 to 24, 2024. -
Nov28EventComcast Holiday SpectacularAll DayComcast Center, 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd #300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAEvent
Comcast Holiday Spectacular
November 28, 2024All DayComcast Center, 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd #300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAmapThere’s no holiday tradition in the world like the Comcast Experience’s annual Comcast Holiday Spectacular in the Comcast Center’s seven-story lobby, now in its 16th year. The free 15-minute show — a 28 million 2.6-mm pixel presentation displayed on a 25-foot-high, 85-foot-wide, over-8K HD LED video wall — depicts a photo-realistic virtual sleigh ride over the city interspersed with a performance of The Nutcracker from the Philadelphia Ballet. The event runs daily from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day, every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excluding 5 p.m.), with sensory-friendly showings at 2:30 p.m. -
Nov22EventWild Lights at the Elmwood Park ZooAll DayElmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401, USAEvent
Wild Lights at the Elmwood Park Zoo
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Why not make a few more furry friends this holiday season? Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo shines (quite literally) during the holiday season, with millions of LED lights illuminating the Montco 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 during the evening hours. Tickets are required. -
Nov22EventYuletide at Liberty HillAll DayUnion League Liberty Hill, 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, USAEvent
Yuletide at Liberty Hill
November 22, 2024All DayUnion League Liberty Hill, 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, USAmapA European Christmas market, a live music festival or a community carnival … which do you choose? You don’t have to pick just one thanks to this gorgeous Yuletide celebration. This picturesque holiday attraction transforms the sprawling grounds of the Union League Liberty Hill golf course into a literal winter wonderland with free fair rides (including a giant Ferris wheel), an ice skating rink (requires an additional cost), lots of live music, craft drinks (hot chocolate, cocktails and more), locally sourced eats, and over 30 high-end holiday fair vendors. Tickets are required. -
Nov22EventA Longwood Christmas at Longwood GardensAll DayLongwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USAEvent
A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens
Half a million twinkling lights and spectacular fountain shows combine to create an incredible winter wonderland at A Longwood Christmas, named the Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights for four years by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visitors can stroll the grounds of Longwood Gardens — now even more spectacular across the brand-new spaces of Longwood Reimagined — to marvel at miles of lights glowing in the trees, seasonal plants decorated with ornaments, a festive outdoor railway, cozy fire pits and the famous colorful fountains dancing to holiday music.