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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!

City Provides Update on Buses of Asylum Seekers’ Arrival in Philadelphia from Texas for May 15

By Philly Leader | Jun 15, 2023

On May 15, the City of Philadelphia provided an update on an additional bus of asylum seekers from Del Rio, Texas and their arrival in Philadelphia early Sunday, May 14, marking 21 total buses since November 16 of last year.

Philadelphia County home prices fell in the second half of 2022

By Philly Leader | Jun 14, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2022 in Philadelphia County fell by $10,000 while total sales decreased by 0.7%.

Philadelphia County home prices rose in 2022

By Philly Leader | Jun 14, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in 2022 in Philadelphia County rose by $5,000 while total sales increased by 38.4%.

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.

Philadelphia County home prices fell in Q1

By Philly Leader | Jun 14, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2023 in Philadelphia County fell by $98,000 while total sales decreased by 99.9%.

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:

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.

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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Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Jun 10, 2023

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

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.