How to Report a Tree Emergency in The City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia has a flourishing urban forest that provides many benefits to citizens, including shade, oxygen, cleaner air and water, and beauty.  But trees are living things and they can’t always be controlled, especially during extreme weather events like rain, snow and ice storms, and high winds.

Philadelphia to Declare Snow Emergency in Advance of Storm

PHILADELPHIA PA - With a storm approaching the region, Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis announced that a Snow Emergency will be declared for the City of Philadelphia beginning at 12:01 am on Thursday, February 9.

Philadelphia’s Earned Sick Leave Law and PA Senate Bill 128

PHILADELPHIA Pa - Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilman-at-large William Greenlee have issued the following statements regarding Senate Bill 128, which would preempt Philadelphia’s earned sick leave law.

Philly's Sanitation Collection For Tomorrow Will Be Suspended

Philadelphia PA –  The Philadelphia Streets Department is currently preparing for Thursday morning’s anticipated snow storm. The current forecast calls for at least 4 inches of snow starting around 2 AM, then continuing throughout the day.

Philly's Mayor's Box Tickets Raise Money for School District

Philadelphia PA – The City of Philadelphia has released the names of those who received tickets to the Mayor’s Box from July 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

School Reform Commission To Consider Four New Charter Applications

PHILADELPHIA PA — The School Reform Commission (SRC) will hold a special meeting to consider four new charter applications on February 8th at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place at the School District of Philadelphia building, in the auditorium.