Quantcast

Philly Leader

Saturday, December 21, 2024

News from June 2023

Medium c478

Mayor Kenney and Office of LGBT Affairs Issue Statements on Moms for Liberty Summit in Philadelphia

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 30, 2023

Mayor Jim Kenney and Celena Morrison, Executive Director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs released the following statements on the Moms for Liberty event taking place in Philadelphia today, June 29 through Sunday, July 2:

Medium c478

Mayor Kenney’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action in College Admissions Case

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, Mayor Jim Kenney issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College overturning decades of precedent.

Medium pa2

Fireworks regulations in Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Jun 30, 2023

Fireworks are incredibly dangerous and can cause catastrophic fires and devastating injuries, such as the 9-year-old Philadelphia girl who suffered life-altering injuries and a 12-year-old boy who lost a finger after playing with explosives.

Medium pa2

Changes are coming for vendors with City contracts

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 29, 2023

We’re excited to share a new process improvement for City contractors.

Medium pa2

The City celebrates the impact of 29 Operations Transformation Fund projects

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 29, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023 the City of Philadelphia hosted the Operations Transformation Fund (OTF) Project Showcase at the Parkway Central Free Library.

Medium pa2

Philly’s business income, wage tax rates drop again

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 29, 2023

The City of Philadelphia is again reducing its business income and wage tax rates. Starting on July 1, 2023, the net income portion of the City’s Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) will drop to 5.81%.

Medium pa2

Deadline to pay 2023 trash collection fee approaching

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 28, 2023

June 30 is the last day to pay your 2023 Commercial Trash Fee (formerly the Refuse Collection Fee).

Medium c478

Parks & Rec offers eSports field trips and eGaming camp

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 27, 2023

Did you know that video games can help prepare young people for careers in science, technology, engineering and math? It’s true!

Medium pa2

City Makes Final Payment on Original PICA Bonds

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 25, 2023

Philadelphia reached another milestone in its ongoing effort to improve its fiscal health as the City and the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA) announced the final payment on the original PICA bonds from 1992.

Medium gregory hayes jw2jkbhfdji unsplash

Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Philly Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Medium pa2

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.

Medium c478

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).

Medium pa2

Six emergency preparedness tips for local businesses

By Philly Leader Report | Jun 23, 2023

Emergencies that affect your business operations can happen without warning.

Medium tourewoods

BREAKING: Tom Woods: ‘The founder of Black Guns Matter, Maj Toure, was arrested during a private webinar with my membership’

By Philly Leader | Jun 23, 2023

Podcaster and author Tom Woods said today that the founder of Black Guns Matter was arrested during a “private webinar” with the members of Woods organization.

Medium pa2

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:

Medium pa2

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.

Medium pa2

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.

Medium pa2

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.

Medium annie spratt ijuzlfa8lxe unsplash

Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Philly Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Medium pa2

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.