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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.
eCLIPSE out of service on Wednesday, July 9 starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service starting at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 through 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10 for required maintenance. It will also be out of service on Thursday, July 10 starting at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, July 11 at 2:00 a.m.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
Office of Homeless Services Declares Code Red, July 7 – 9
Due to very hot temperatures, the Office of Homeless Services has declared a Code Red from 7 a.m. Monday, July 7, until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9.
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 OHS Public Comment Meetings
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) plans to submit a funding application to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for its FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant notice of funding opportunity. This grant will help OHS continue to provide housing supports for Philadelphia residents.
In accordance with funding application review guidelines, OHS will solicit public comment during two virtual meetings on July 10, 2025, at 4 p.m. and July 11, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Register for the July 10, 2025, 4 p.m. Zoom meeting.
Register for the July 11, 2025, 10 a.m. Zoom meeting
If anyone is unable to attend either of these meetings, OHS will accept written comments via email at OHSgrants@phila.gov until July 14, 2025.
Upcoming events
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Jul9EventWeekly Wage Tax dueAll DayEvent
Weekly Wage Tax due
July 9, 2025All DayYou must submit quarterly returns and payments for this tax by using the Philadelphia Tax Center. We no longer accept paper returns for this tax.
As an employer, your payment filing frequency is determined by the amount of Wage Tax you withhold.
You can find detailed information at https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/business-taxes/business-taxes-by-type/wage-tax-employers/ -
Jul9EventNorth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
North Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
July 9, 20259:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapEntrance on A 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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Jul9EventNorth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
North Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
July 9, 20259:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapEntrance on A 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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Jul9EventSPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS9:00 am to 1:45 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82106295023?pwd=SXIrdFRIMEZuVmZkbEVxWjNQK21JZz09Event
SPEED/RED LIGHT CAMERA HEARINGS
July 9, 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 -
Jul9EventTOBACCO HEARINGS / CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS9:00 am to 2:00 pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287635104?pwd=dkhYUjVESmxXS0ZjRHJtL0NqZUh2UT09Event
TOBACCO HEARINGS / CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS
July 9, 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 -
Jul9EventFAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION9:00 am to 9:15 amEvent
FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
July 9, 20259:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 minutes