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May 10 & 13: Public Input and Technical Hearings for TAP-R Proceeding
For more information on how to give input or to observe the May 10 & 13 hearings in the TAP-R Rate Proceeding to determine the appropriate surcharge to support lower rates for low-income customers, see this link.
TAP-R Reconcilation Public Input Hearing, immediately followed by Technical Hearing
May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Hearings:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83254577708?pwd=QW1naVpsS0Zja2NiWXoxeG5xZCtSQT09
By phone: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 832 5457 7708
Passcode: 389286
Continuation of Public Input Hearing and/or Technical Hearing (if necessary)
May 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:oo PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Hearing(s):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89926713905?pwd=N0N0SlM2SEEzMzhSdXZVUG1sZUYwQT09
By phone: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 899 2671 3905
Passcode: 633246
Philadelphia Parent & Youth Resource Fair: April 27
Looking for free and low-cost summer activities that are safe and adult-supervised for children, teens, and families? Get the scoop when you attend the City of Philadelphia Philadelphia Parent & Youth Resource Fair.
April 27, 2024
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA (Entrance at Broad & Race Sts.)
Check out the event flyer here!
We hire year round!
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services is committed to supporting the placement stability of children and youth in the foster care and the juvenile justice systems. As part of this commitment, DHS regularly releases job announcements on the main phila.gov/jobs webpage to support our hiring efforts. Please either apply for an open position or sign up for job alerts. Please share these announcements with your networks.
You can also review this jobs booklet to learn more about working at DHS.
Class Code | Class Title | Starting Salary | Application Link |
5A05 | Social Work Services Trainee (General) (Bilingual) | $44,467 | Apply now. |
5A07 | Social Work Services Manager 2 (General) (Bilingual) | $58,316 | Apply now. |
5B21 | Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (General) | $47,319 | Apply now. |
5B23 | Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 (General) | $52,898 | Apply now. |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive weekend road closures
The City will close Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to vehicular traffic from 7 p.m. on Friday through 7 a.m. on Monday. The drive will be closed to vehicles from the Falls Bridge to Sweetbriar Drive. The weekend closures begin on March 30, 2024 and last until late fall of 2024.
Closing MLK Drive to vehicles on weekends adds to the city’s recreation options. This shared space is great for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Be sure to check out the great views of the river and skyline!
Action guides
City of Philadelphia Action Guides
Upcoming events
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Apr25EventPhilly Black PrideAll DayEvent
Philly Black Pride
April 25, 2024All Day -
Apr26EventSouth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAEvent
South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
April 26, 20249:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAmapEntrance on Cantrell Street- 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
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Apr26EventSouth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAEvent
South Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
April 26, 20249:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMt Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USAmapEntrance on Cantrell Street- 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
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Apr26EventMigration Madness Wissahickon10:00 am to 11:30 amEvent
Migration Madness Wissahickon
April 26, 202410:00 am to 11:30 am, 2 hoursMigration Madness Walks
Different Locations in Wissahickon Park
Fridays at 10 am
We will meet you at different locations in the Park and search for the many birds arriving or traveling through after the long winter.
April 26- Harper’s Meadow, meet at Cedar’s House
May 3- Valley Green Inn
May 10- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Ave
May 17- Houston Meadow, meet at Houston Playground
May 24- Saul Agricultural Fields, meet at Scout House, Wigard and Henry Ave
May 31- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Ave
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Apr26EventZero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution10:00 am to 3:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
Zero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution
April 26, 202410:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapStop by the Mi Salud Wellness Center Resource Hub every Friday for:- Free produce (various fruits and vegetables)
- Free COVID-19 test kits
- Free masks (surgical and respirator available)
- Connections and resources for other health services
Hub Entrance is on the corner of A St and Wyoming Avenue. Food is provided on a first come, first serve basis.