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Announcements

Announcement

eCLIPSE out of service on Thursday, January 23rd starting at 10 p.m.

eCLIPSE will be out of service from Thursday, January 23rd at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, January 24th at 2:00 a.m. for required maintenance.

L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.

Announced on: Plumbing Advisory Board, Board of License and Inspection Review, Board of Building Standards, Department of Licenses and Inspections
Announcement

OHS Declares Code Blue, Sunday, Jan. 19

Because of expected frigid temperatures and other wintery conditions, the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has declared a Code Blue starting Sunday, January 19, at 3 p.m.

What happens next

When the Code Blue goes into effect, the City will send out more outreach teams to find and encourage people who are living or sleeping on the street to accept a ride to one of 19 warming centers that will be open throughout Philadelphia.

Who can go to a warming center

Anyone is welcome to enter a warming center, whether someone is experiencing homelessness, or a power outage and heat loss in their home.

How to find and access a warming center

Use this interactive map to find a warming center. Anyone may enter one on their own or call Outreach at (215) 232-1984 if they need transportation.

Announced on: Office of Homeless Services
Announcement

Expanded curfew hours for park areas through March 31, 2025

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will close certain parks from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily from December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025. The expanded curfew hours will take place at these parks:

Bartram’s Garden
East Fairmount Park
Cobbs Creek Park
FDR Park
Pennypack Park
Tacony Creek Park
West Fairmount Park 
Wissahickon Valley Park 

All trails, parking lots, and other areas in these parks will be closed to all pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian, and vehicular traffic. The expanded closing hours are being implemented to ensure public safety while deer control activities are being conducted in these parks.

Announced on: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Upcoming events

  • Jan
    21
    Event
    TOBACCO HEARINGS / CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287635104?pwd=dkhYUjVESmxXS0ZjRHJtL0NqZUh2UT09
    Event

    TOBACCO HEARINGS / CODE VIOLATION HEARINGS

    January 21, 2025
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hours
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89287635104?pwd=dkhYUjVESmxXS0ZjRHJtL0NqZUh2UT09
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    Milton 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
  • Jan
    21
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
    9:00 am to 9:15 am
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION

    January 21, 2025
    9:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 mins
  • Jan
    21
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARINGS
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARINGS

    January 21, 2025
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2024. This meeting will be conducted virtually through the Zoom teleconferencing platform. Members of the public may participate in the public hearing at the following links:

    Topic: Briana Richardson v. Jennifer Nguyen
    Time: Jan 21, 2025 09:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82872893747?pwd=vfdDRdTjN6h3j0G0FVwPUGjqEmE8OH.1
    Meeting ID: 828 7289 3747
    Passcode: 313327

    Topic: Samantha Smith v. Claretta & Nigel Bamberry
    Time: Jan 21, 2025 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506899496?pwd=R2JBREUKQhTktwyP5tg1AK87V3wCMe.1
    Meeting ID: 835 0689 9496
    Passcode: 138843

    Topic: Nyfis Slaughter & Rahdia Robinson v. GEI Good Homes 215 LLC
    Time: Jan 21, 2025 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84845893680?pwd=4K9PPnpymBtmOxlWH7nIp3aXi2S5hJ.1
    Meeting ID: 848 4589 3680
    Passcode: 283351

    Meeting accessibility 

    You can view the written agenda online within a week of the meeting. 

    Closed captioning is available via Zoom. For more information about accessing our meetings, including requests for language translation or other accommodations, call (215) 686-4670 or email fairhousingcomm@phila.gov. 

  • Jan
    21
    Event
    West Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
    9:30 am to 4:30 pm
    ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
    Event

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

    January 21, 2025
    9:30 am to 4:30 pm, 7 hours
    ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
    map
    Entrance on Girard Ave
    • 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
  • Jan
    21
    Event
    West Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
    9:30 am to 4:30 pm
    ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
    Event

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

    January 21, 2025
    9:30 am to 4:30 pm, 7 hours
    ECS St Barnabas Mission, 6006 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
    map
    Entrance on Girard Ave
    • 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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