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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Inherited a House? Here’s What You Need to Know About City Taxes and Water Charges
Inheriting a property is a big deal. Home ownership can provide security and a financial boost. But it also brings important responsibilities and even challenges.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Philadelphia’s Covid-19 Recovery Efforts: September 2020 Update
The COVID-19 Recovery Office works to ensure that Philadelphia recovers from the pandemic in an equitable and fiscally responsible
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Voting by Mail? View Our Illustrated Mail-In Ballot Guide
As the November 3 election approaches, the City Commissioners and the City of Philadelphia are working to accommodate all eligible voters to ensure anyone who chooses to vote by mail can successfully cast their ballot.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Mayor Kenney & Superintendent Hite: #LogOnPHL for the first day of school
First Day of School Assignment: Help All Students #LogOnPHL
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Back-To-School Supports for Your Family
COVID-19 has changed what “back to school” means for most Philadelphia students and their families.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: General Election 2020: Important Deadlines and Information
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: PHLConnectED: Connecting K-12 Students to the Internet
As the summer ends and we begin gearing up for the start of the school year, the City is focused on a key goal: ensuring that all K-12 public school students have what they need to learn remotely this fall and beyond.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Parks & Rec offers free wood chips
The free wood chips are available for pick up for Philadelphia residents, companies, and non-profits.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Emergency Appeal Hearing on Marconi Plaza to Be Held August 7 at 10 A.m.
The Friends of Marconi Plaza are appealing the recommendation of the Historical Commission regarding the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue at Marconi Plaza.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Digital Equity in Philadelphia: a Path Forward
The coronavirus pandemic presented new challenges for Philadelphia—from adjusting to stay-at-home orders to wearing masks to working and learning digitally.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: How to Stay Safe, Have Fun, and Prevent the Spread of Covid-19 This Summer
As Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley said recently, “We may be tired of the pandemic, but the virus is not tired of us.”
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Asian Pacific Americans Are Shaping Philadelphia’s Government
Inclusive and equitable government is possible, and believe it or not, the pathway already exists. The Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs is one of several citywide advisory commissions that exist in the City of Philadelphia to advise Mayor Kenney on issues and policies that are important to historically underrepresented communities.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Broad, Germantown, and Erie (BGE) Project Update
We know a lot has happened in the past months in our City, and we would like to provide an update of the on-going transportation safety and improvement project around Broad, Germantown, and Erie (BGE), the heart of North Philadelphia.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Tips for Enjoying Philadelphia’s Watershed Parks Safely This Summer
Philadelphia’s watershed parks play many roles. They protect our creeks and rivers. They help keep our drinking water clean.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: How We Will Create an Age-Friendly, Livable City
To address the aging of our population and to create a welcoming, inclusive community, we engaged the Livable Communities Network, including residents of all ages, and worked with a variety of organizations to develop our vision for our city—Philadelphia: An Age-Friendly, Livable City for All.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Juneteenth Is an Official City Holiday
City offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: What the Green Phase Means for Philadelphia
Philadelphia is on track to enter the green phase of reopening in early July. Our strategy is working: Daily case counts are falling, residents are wearing masks, and the number of patients hospitalized with the infection is steadily dropping.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Actions for change: No budget increase, new use-of-force policies, changes to union contract, and more
It has been more than 10 days since protests started in Philadelphia following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Election Day Guide: June 2, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, visiting the polls will look a little bit different this year. Here’s what to expect when planning for Election Day.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: What the Yellow Phase Means for Philadelphia
Philadelphians have successfully flattened the curve, and the city will enter a modified version of the state’s yellow phase on June 5.