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Office of Homeless Services declares Code Red, 7/11 until further notice
Due to a forecast of very hot temperatures, the Office of Homeless Services has declared a Code Red from 7 a.m. Friday, July 11, until further notice.
To get help for someone who is living or sleeping outside, call the Homeless Street Outreach Hotline at (215) 232-1984.
Anyone who needs shelter placement or prevention services may visit a City homeless intake center to get help.
To learn more about Code Red, visit the City’s safety and emergency preparedness Code Red page.
Notice of public hearing
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing by the City of Philadelphia, to be held on July 23, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the office of the City Treasurer. Learn more.
Apply to become a firefighter!
Come join the hottest team in town — the Philadelphia Fire Department is recruiting firefighters! You must apply online and schedule to take your test by August 31, 2025.
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Pool Update as of July 1, 2025
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s pool schedule has changed due to the work stoppage announced today by District Council 33 (DC 33) of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Below are the open listed pools:
- Max Myers Pool – 1601 Hellerman St., 19149
- Fox Chase Pool – 7901 Ridgeway St., 19111.
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Lackman Pool – 1101 Bartlett St., 19115.
- Jardel Pool –1400 Cotton Ave., 19111
- Jacobs Pool – 4500 Linden Ave., 19114
- Pleasant Pool – 6720 Boyer St., 19119.
- Kendrick Pool – 5822-24 Ridge Ave., 19128.
- Hunting Park Pool – 900 Hunting Park Ave., 19140.
- Awbury Pool – 6101 Ardleigh St., 19138.
- Cherashore Pool – 851-951 W. Olney Ave., 19141.
- Cione Pool – 2600 E. Aramingo Ave., 19125.
- Samuel Pool – 3539 Gaul St., 19134.
- American Legion Pool – 6201 Torresdale Ave., 19135.
- Heitzman Pool – 2136 Castor Ave., 19134.
- Simpson Pool – 1010 Arrott St., 19124.
- Butch Ellis Pool (39th & Olive) – 700 N. 39th St., 19104.
- Kelly Pool – 4231 Lansdowne Dr., 19131.
- Gathers Pool – 2501-19 W. Diamond St., 19121.
- Penrose Pool – 1101 W. Susquehanna Ave., 19122.
- Hancock Pool – 147 Master St., 19122
- Lee Cultural Center Pool – 4328 Haverford Ave., 19104
- Marian Anderson Pool – 740 S. 17th St., 19146.
- Barry Pool – 1800 Johnston St., 19145
- Chew Pool – 1800 Washington Ave., 19146
- Murphy Pool – 300 Shunk St., 19148.
- Lincoln High School – 3201 Ryan Ave., 19136
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.
Upcoming events
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Jul11EventHistorical Commission monthly meeting9:00 am to 2:00 pm1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USAEvent
Historical Commission monthly meeting
The Historical Commission will hold its Friday, July 11, 2025 meeting in person at 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029. Applicants, property owners, and the public may attend the meeting in person at 1515 Arch Street, or remotely on the Zoom platform using your computer, tablet, smartphone, or telephone.
The meeting agenda, applications, nomination materials, and recent meeting minutes are available on the Historical Commission's Public Meetings page. The Historical Commission will consider adopting the minutes of its most recent meeting at the upcoming meeting. The advisory committee minutes are not formally adopted, but are considered drafts until reviewed by the Historical Commission at the meeting.
To watch the meeting live on Zoom using your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on the following link on July 11.
Link: July 11, 2025 meeting
Meeting Password: 643143
To listen to the meeting live on the telephone, call this number on July 11.
Telephone Number: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 898 8774 7319#
Participant ID: #
Meeting Password: 643143#
To offer written comments prior to the meeting, send an email to preservation@phila.gov. Written comments received before noon one business day prior to the meeting will be forwarded to the Commission members.
After the meeting, you can watch a recording of the meeting (and other earlier meetings) on the Recordings page of the Historical Commission's website.
For more information on the meeting, see the FAQs for Historical Commission's Meeting. -
Jul11EventHistorical Commission monthly meeting9:00 am to 2:00 pm1515 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USAEvent
Historical Commission monthly meeting
The Historical Commission will hold its Friday, July 11, 2025 meeting in person at 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029. Applicants, property owners, and the public may attend the meeting in person at 1515 Arch Street, or remotely on the Zoom platform using your computer, tablet, smartphone, or telephone.
The meeting agenda, applications, nomination materials, and recent meeting minutes are available on the Historical Commission's Public Meetings page. The Historical Commission will consider adopting the minutes of its most recent meeting at the upcoming meeting. The advisory committee minutes are not formally adopted, but are considered drafts until reviewed by the Historical Commission at the meeting.
To watch the meeting live on Zoom using your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on the following link on July 11.
Link: July 11, 2025 meeting
Meeting Password: 643143
To listen to the meeting live on the telephone, call this number on July 11.
Telephone Number: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 898 8774 7319#
Participant ID: #
Meeting Password: 643143#
To offer written comments prior to the meeting, send an email to preservation@phila.gov. Written comments received before noon one business day prior to the meeting will be forwarded to the Commission members.
After the meeting, you can watch a recording of the meeting (and other earlier meetings) on the Recordings page of the Historical Commission's website.
For more information on the meeting, see the FAQs for Historical Commission's Meeting. -
Jul11EventSPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS9:00 am to 1:45 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82106295023?pwd=SXIrdFRIMEZuVmZkbEVxWjNQK21JZz09Event
SPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS
July 11, 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 -
Jul11EventOOPA DEPARTMENTAL HEARINGS9:00 am to 11:00 amhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88447300034?pwd=cplMgie5ZdumQ6NRIMaoyf9SRsx0uD.1Event
OOPA DEPARTMENTAL HEARINGS
July 11, 20259:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hourshttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88447300034?pwd=cplMgie5ZdumQ6NRIMaoyf9SRsx0uD.1mapMelissa Andre is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88447300034?pwd=cplMgie5ZdumQ6NRIMaoyf9SRsx0uD.1 Meeting ID: 884 4730 0034 Passcode: 695069 --- One tap mobile +12678310333,,88447300034#,,,,*695069# US (Philadelphia) +13126266799,,88447300034#,,,,*695069# 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: 884 4730 0034 Passcode: 695069 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keiYc7ZUPy -
Jul11EventCODE VIOLATION HEARINGS9:00 am to 2:00 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287635104?pwd=dkhYUjVESmxXS0ZjRHJtL0NqZUh2UT09Event
CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS
July 11, 20259:00 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