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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing by the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the “City”), to be held on November 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. Learn more.
Updates to the MLK Drive Weekend Closure for Recreation Schedule
The City of Philadelphia Department of Streets, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS), and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR), announce the suspension of the MLK Drive Weekend Closure for Recreation on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 due to the 54th Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
MLK Drive will remain open to motor vehicles as it serves as a key point of access for regatta competitors and audience members.
Seasonal recreation closures will resume on November 2, which includes weekend vehicle restrictions.
Here’s the remaining seasonal closure schedule:
November 2-3 – Regular weekend vehicle closure
November 9-11 – Extended vehicle closure for Veterans Day
November 16-17 – Regular weekend vehicle closure
November 23-24 -Regular weekend vehicle closure
November 28 – December 1 – Extended vehicle closure for Thanksgiving and the last weekend of the seasonal closure
Please plan your trips accordingly.
Valley Youth House is moving!
On Monday, November 11, 2024, Valley Youth House (VYH), one of the Office of Homeless Service’s Youth Access Point locations, will officially open the doors to its new office at:
1880 JFK Blvd.
Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome!
The current 1500 Sansom Street location will close on Monday, October 14, 2024, to prepare for the move, but will still provide services in the meantime.
Accessing services from Oct. 14 to Nov. 10
Until the new office opens on Nov. 11, VYH will continue to work from the field and community between Oct. 14 and Nov. 10. Here’s how and where to access youth services:
In Person
Teams will still be outside of Ocean Prime at 15th and Sansom Streets in the Valley Youth House Mobile Office providing emergency supplies and setting follow-up appointments with youth on the following Tuesdays.
Tues., October 15, Noon – 3 p.m.
Tues., October 22, Noon – 3 p.m.
Tues., October 29, Noon – 3 p.m.
Tues., November 5, Noon – 3 p.m.
By Phone
Synergy Hotline : (888) 468-7315, M, W, Th, F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Synergy in Schools Program Line: (267) 669-5051
Office Line: (215) 925-3180
If you leave a voicemail, someone will call back within 24 hours.
About VYH services
Synergy Project: Street Outreach and Youth Designated Access Point Teams
The Synergy Project Team provides services for young people 14-24 years old experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Its teams help youth navigate and gain access to housing options that may be available to them, provide emergency housing referrals, and provide emergency supplies such as food, hygiene and transportation. The team also provides mental health services and one on one support.
Synergy In Schools
The Synergy in Schools Team provides services for young people ages 14 to 21 years old who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability and have not yet completed their high school diploma or GED. Its teams help youth navigate the housing system, provide homeless prevention services, resources and referrals, housing navigation, mental health services and one-on-one case management.
Adoption of the 2021 I-Codes
Philadelphia is preparing to adopt the 2021 I-Codes, with state and local modifications, effective July 2025. Starting January 2026, all new permit applications must comply with these updated codes. Please review the forms and documents on the website to prepare for the transition.
2021 Philadelphia Plumbing Code Public Comment
We invite public comment on the 2021 Philadelphia Plumbing Code at a PAB public hearing on November 7, 2024. To participate, register as a speaker or submit written comments, please complete this comment form.
Upcoming events
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Oct8EventIf you need to file an addendum to your deed repudiating unlawful discriminatory restrictive covenants, please complete the form at https://dced.pa.gov/download/repudiation-of-unlawful-restrictive-covenants/.All DayEvent
If you need to file an addendum to your deed repudiating unlawful discriminatory restrictive covenants, please complete the form at https://dced.pa.gov/download/repudiation-of-unlawful-restrictive-covenants/.
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Oct29EventWe Walk FDR8:30 am to 9:30 amBoathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAEvent
We Walk FDR
October 29, 20248:30 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. -
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SPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS
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TOBACCO HEARINGS / CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS
October 29, 20249:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hourshttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287635104?pwd=dkhYUjVESmxXS0ZjRHJtL0NqZUh2UT09mapMilton U. Oates, Jr. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287635104?pwd=dkhYUjVESmxXS0ZjRHJtL0NqZUh2UT09 Meeting ID: 892 8763 5104 Passcode: 445457 One tap mobile +12678310333,,89287635104#,,,,*445457# US (Philadelphia) +13126266799,,89287635104#,,,,*445457# 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: 892 8763 5104 Passcode: 445457 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keEDXRTzvs -
Oct29EventFAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION9:00 am to 9:15 amEvent
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Oct29EventWest Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:30 am to 4:30 pmECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USAEvent
West Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
October 29, 20249:30 am to 4:30 pm, 7 hoursECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USAmapEntrance on Girard Ave- 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