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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

We hire year round!

The Philadelphia Department of Human Services is committed to supporting the placement stability of children and youth in the 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 review 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 Apply now.
5A07 Social Work Services Manager 2 (General) (Bilingual) $58,316 Apply now.
5B21 Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (General) $47,319 Apply now.
5B23 Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 (General) $52,898 Apply now.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive weekend road closures

The City will close Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to vehicular traffic from 7 p.m. on Friday through 7 a.m. on Monday. The drive will be closed to vehicles from the Falls Bridge to Sweetbriar Drive. The weekend closures begin on March 30, 2024 and last until late fall of 2024.

Closing MLK Drive to vehicles on weekends adds to the city’s recreation options. This shared space is great for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Be sure to check out the great views of the river and skyline!

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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    COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
    8:00 am to 12:30 pm
    Health Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

    April 29, 2024
    8:00 am to 12:30 pm, 5 hours
    Health Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    COVID-19 vaccine is available by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 215-685-2933.
  • Apr
    29
    COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
    8:00 am to 12:30 pm
    Health Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

    April 29, 2024
    8:00 am to 12:30 pm, 5 hours
    Health Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    COVID-19 vaccine is available by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 215-685-2933.
  • Apr
    29
    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

    South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)

    April 29, 2024
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hours
    Mt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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    Entrance 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
    For more information call (215) 685-5488

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