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The City of Philadelphia Remains as a Certified Sensory Inclusive City for the Second Year in a Row!
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Unveils Historic $2 Billion H.O.M.E. Housing Plan to Create and Preserve 30,000 Homes
Join Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and City officials at one of the upcoming FY26 budget town halls!
Announcements
Heat Health Emergency in Effect
In response to excessive heat forecast, the Health Commissioner issued a Heat Health Emergency in Philadelphia. This designation begins at noon on Sunday, June 22, 2025, and is scheduled to end at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, though it may be extended if the forecast worsens.
City services, including Cooling Centers, the Heatline, and outreach, are to expanded to ensure the health and safety of residents.
Read more here.
Notice of public comment period: DHCD’s Proposed Annual Action Plan
City of Philadelphia Proposed Annual Action Plan (City Fiscal Year 2026/HUD Program Year 2025/Annual Action Plan 2025-2026)
The Proposed Annual Action Plan for 2025-2026 (PDF) is now available for comment. It includes the proposed use of federal funds through allocations of: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) resources.
The complete Proposed Plan, including details on proposed activities, can be found in the publications section of DHCD’s website. Hard copies will be available at 1234 Market St, 17th floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. To arrange for a contact-free pickup of a hard copy, please email mirta.duprey@phila.gov. Hard copies of the Plan will also be available for review in the Government Publications departments of the Central, West Philadelphia Regional, Northwest Regional, and Northeast Regional branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
The deadline for submitting comments to the Division of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is July 3, 2025, 30 days from the date of this notice. Comments should be emailed to saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. City Council will hold a public hearing to allow for additional resident participation. Notification by City Council will be in the “Legal Notices” section of various newspapers. If City Council adopts the P Plan as submitted, the Plan will be adopted without further notification.
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Neighborhood Community Action Centers (NCAC)
The following NCACs are open. Districts 1 and 2 will open soon.
District 3
6150 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19143
NCACDistrict3@phila.gov
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 4
5630 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
NCACDistrict4@phila.gov
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 5
2101 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
NCACDistrict5@phila.gov
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 6
7374 Edmund St
Philadelphia PA 19136
NCACDistrict6@phila.gov
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 7
3201 N 5th Street
Philadelphia PA 19140
NCACDistrict7@phila.gov
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 8
68 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
NCACDistrict8@phila.gov
Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 9
1333 Wagner Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
NCACDistrict9@phila.gov
Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 10
9800 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia PA 19115
NCACDistrict10@phila.gov
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
District 1 (coming soon)
District 2 (coming soon)
Upcoming events
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Jun19EventPhiladelphia African Restaurant WeekAll DayEvent
Philadelphia African Restaurant Week
June 19, 2025All Day -
Jun1EventPride MonthAll DayEvent
Pride Month
June 1, 2025All Day -
Jun22EventWorld Refugee Day1:00 pm to 4:00 pmJFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USAEvent
World Refugee Day
June 22, 20251:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 3 hoursJFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USAmapCelebrate World Refugee Day with inspiring live performances by talented refugee artists, a diverse selection of international cuisines, and immersive cultural exhibits. Enjoy engaging community dialogues, interactive workshops, and heartfelt storytelling sessions.
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Jun19EventPhiladelphia African Restaurant WeekAll DayEvent
Philadelphia African Restaurant Week
June 19, 2025All Day -
Jun1EventPride MonthAll DayEvent
Pride Month
June 1, 2025All Day