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Announcement
Report on comments regarding proposed health center in NE Philadelphia
Review public comments regarding a proposed new health center in Northeast Philadelphia.
Announcement
We hire year round!
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services is committed to supporting the placement stability of children and youth in foster care and the juvenile justice systems. As part of this commitment, DHS regularly releases job announcements on the main phila.gov/jobs webpage to support our hiring efforts. Please either apply for an open position or sign up for job alerts. Please share these announcements with your networks.
You can also take a look at this jobs booklet to learn more about working at DHS.
| Class Code | Class Title | Starting Salary | Application Link |
| 5A05 | Social Work Services Trainee (General) (Bilingual) | $44,467 | Sign up to be notified when this position is posted. |
| 5A07 | Social Work Services Manager 2 (General) (Bilingual) | $58,316 | Sign up to be notified when this position is posted. |
| 5B21 | Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (General) | $47,319 | Sign up to be notified when this position is posted. |
| 5B23 | Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 (General) | $52,898 | Sign up to be notified when this position is posted. |
Announcement
May 10 & 13: Public Input and Technical Hearings for TAP-R Proceeding
For more information on how to give input or to observe the May 10 & 13 hearings in the TAP-R Rate Proceeding to determine the appropriate surcharge to support lower rates for low-income customers, see this link.
TAP-R Reconcilation Public Input Hearing, immediately followed by Technical Hearing
May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Hearings:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83254577708?pwd=QW1naVpsS0Zja2NiWXoxeG5xZCtSQT09
By phone: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 832 5457 7708
Passcode: 389286
Continuation of Public Input Hearing and/or Technical Hearing (if necessary)
May 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:oo PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Hearing(s):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89926713905?pwd=N0N0SlM2SEEzMzhSdXZVUG1sZUYwQT09
By phone: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 899 2671 3905
Passcode: 633246
Announcement
Periodic Certification of Fire Protection Systems Due May 31st
In an ongoing commitment to safety and compliance the City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections reminds property owners with fire protection systems that some inspection certifications are due.
Property owners should receive a notice of fire protection inspection certification in the mail with more information.
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Upcoming events
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May3EventSouth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAEvent
South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
May 3, 20249:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAmapEntrance on Cantrell 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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May3EventSouth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAEvent
South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
May 3, 20249:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAmapEntrance on Cantrell 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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May3EventMigration Madness Wissahickon10:00 am to 11:30 amEvent
Migration Madness Wissahickon
May 3, 202410:00 am to 11:30 am, 2 hoursMigration Madness Walks
Different Locations in Wissahickon Park
Fridays at 10 am
We will meet you at different locations in the Park and search for the many birds arriving or traveling through after the long winter.
April 26- Harper’s Meadow, meet at Cedar’s House
May 3- Valley Green Inn
May 10- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Ave
May 17- Houston Meadow, meet at Houston Playground
May 24- Saul Agricultural Fields, meet at Scout House, Wigard and Henry Ave
May 31- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Ave
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May3EventZero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution10:00 am to 3:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
Zero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution
May 3, 202410:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapStop by the Mi Salud Wellness Center Resource Hub every Friday for:- Free produce (various fruits and vegetables)
- Free COVID-19 test kits
- Free masks (surgical and respirator available)
- Connections and resources for other health services
Hub Entrance is on the corner of A St and Wyoming Avenue. Food is provided on a first come, first serve basis.
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May4EventCommunity Park Sale11:00 am to 2:00 pmBardascino Park, 1000 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USAEvent
Community Park Sale
May 4, 202411:00 am to 2:00 pm, 3 hoursBardascino Park, 1000 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USAmapOrganized by Friends of Bardascino Park. Spring cleaning? Sell your stuff at the community park sale. Spots are $15. The $15 benefits The Friends of Bardascino Park. Register today.