The University of Pennsylvania Rising Scholar Success Academy (PennRSSA) is a series of free, entirely virtual postsecondary access programs designed to prepare Philadelphia high school students for the pivotal next steps of educational and career pathways in a post-pandemic world.

• Enrollment deadline:  May 15, 2021
• Dates and times: Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 30, 2021
• Eligibility: for rising seniors (will have completed 11th grade this school year). No minimum GPA, test score, or other academic requirement to participate.

The City of Philadelphia and partners are now hiring for open positions in summer camps, rec centers, pools, and more. Seasonal positions are a great way to build your resume, earn money, and give back to your community.

Ready to learn more? Check out the listings below to find the right opportunity for you:

• Parks & Rec summer positions
• Summer youth programs now hiring

The Water Department and the Public Advocate have reached a partial settlement of some of the issues in the pending General Rate Proceeding, which will be presented to the Rate Board for its consideration.  The agreement and comments in favor and opposed are set forth here.

Comments are being accepted until noon on Friday, May 14, 2021 at WaterRateBoard@phila.gov.

The Office of Homeless Services and the Roadmap to Homes board will be providing key updates pertaining to the Philadelphia Continuum of Care on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 3 p.m. Hear updates from OHS staff, Roadmap to Homes board members, and HUD Technical Assistance representatives.

Please register for this meeting in advance using this link. Review the Community Meeting Agenda in advance.