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City Launches Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard to Reinforce Transparency and Track Progress in Achieving Racial Equity

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 24, 2023

The City of Philadelphia, through its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), launched Philadelphia’s Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard, a new accountability tool that will help the City track progress in achieving racial equity and provide a transparent, accessible way for residents to see the steps that are being taken to eliminate racial disparities in all areas of City government.

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Everything you need to know about the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) Job Fair

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 24, 2023

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will host a job fair at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC).

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Six emergency preparedness tips for local businesses

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 23, 2023

Emergencies that affect your business operations can happen without warning.

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Mayor Kenney’s Statement on City Council’s Final Passage of FY24 Budget

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 23, 2023

Mayor Jim Kenney issued a statement today following City Council’s final passage of the FY24 budget legislation:

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Tire Roundup Program: Round them up and Get rewarded

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Tire Round-up Program is a volunteer-driven partnership between the City, block captains and stakeholders that helps to get tires safely off city streets, sidewalks, parks, alleys and riverbanks, all while raising funds for future community programming.

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Summer heat: How the City protects people experiencing homelessness

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 19, 2023

So far this year, Philadelphia has enjoyed a long spring with comfortable temperatures. As we get into summer weather, heat and humidity can nevertheless rise quickly.

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Call for Applicants: Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 19, 2023

The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce the release of the Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund.

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City Provides Updates on Street Closures and Detours along I-95

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 16, 2023

City agencies continue to work with PennDOT, SEPTA, and many other state partners to respond to the partial collapse of I-95 from a vehicle fire.

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Cadets graduate as firefighter/EMTs after rigorous training program

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 15, 2023

The Philadelphia Fire Department has graduated its 200th cadet class!

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City Awards $1.9 Million in Overdose Prevention & Community Healing Grants

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 8, the City of Philadelphia announced the first round of grantees for the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund (“Prevention Fund”), a grantmaking program managed by the Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation.

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Mayor Kenney’s Statement on City Council’s First Approval of FY24 Budget

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 13, 2023

Mayor Jim Kenney issued a statement today following City Council’s first approval of the amended FY24 budget bills and tax bills:

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Updates on the I-95 fire and partial highway collapse

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 12, 2023

This morning, June 11, 2023, a vehicle fire under I-95 near the Cottman Avenue exit in Northeast Philadelphia caused a portion of the highway to collapse.

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Air Quality Alert Updates from the City of Philadelphia for Friday, June 9

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 11, 2023

The smoke in Philadelphia from wildfires in Canada has lessened significantly since Wednesday night.

Philadelphia Under Air Quality Alert for Unhealthy Air

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 11, 2023

Philadelphia is currently under an air quality alert.

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City of Philadelphia Unveils Newly Accessible City Hall

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 10, 2023

In honor of Disability Pride Week, the City of Philadelphia, through the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), unveiled major upgrades to ADA accessibility, including over 600 tactile, high contrast signage with braille for all rooms in city hall.

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Law Department Releases Inclusive Language Guide

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 10, 2023

The Law Department’s dedication to legal excellence is inseparable from its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Philadelphia joins cities across the nation in honoring Gun Violence Awareness Month

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 5, 2023

The City of Philadelphia is joining cities across the nation in honoring June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.

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Saying Goodbye to beloved Public Artwork “Your Move”

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 2, 2023

The City of Philadelphia’s public art collection is one of the oldest and largest in the US and reflects Philadelphia’s enduring commitment to the arts.

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Mayor Kenney’s Public Schedule for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

By Philly Leader Report | May 31, 2023

11AM Mayor Kenney to Speak at 50th Annual Memorial in Honor of Warden Patrick N. Curran and Deputy Warden Robert F. Fromhold

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Unity Cup 2023 is here! Find out more about the Unity Cup Draw!

By Philly Leader Report | May 31, 2023

Soccer in Philadelphia is heating up!