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  • 21 Sep 2021 11:24 AM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote at its meeting Thursday on a resolution that would make every other Friday a half day of school for students.

    Philly school district considers more half days for kids - WHYY

  • 21 Sep 2021 10:41 AM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    JJ Redick has called it a career.

    The 37-year-old announced his retirement Tuesday morning on his podcast, The Old Man and the Three.

    Ex-Sixers Shooter JJ Redick Says He’s Retiring From NBA – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)


  • 20 Sep 2021 3:07 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The City of Philadelphia announced that the interest arbitration panel, which guides the process for renewing contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police, issued an Award that will govern the terms and conditions of employment for Philadelphia police officers over a three-year term, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. 

    In addition to annual wage increases that acknowledge officers’ dedication and service in the face of adversity, the Award achieves several of the City’s priorities to make the police discipline process more transparent and accountable.

    Learn more about the revisions to the discipline code and misconduct process below.

    Increasing accountability for Philadelphia Police | Department of Labor | City of Philadelphia

  • 20 Sep 2021 2:24 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    Where does a Philly311 service request go? How does it work? Let’s take a look at the life of a service request, from start to finish.

    A look into the life of a Philly311 service request | Philly311 | City of Philadelphia

  • 20 Sep 2021 2:21 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    A total of 113 animals at the zoo will receive the two-dose experimental vaccine produced by Zoetis, a former subsidiary of Pfizer headquartered in New Jersey.

    Philly Zoo begins vaccinating animals for COVID-19 (inquirer.com)

  • 20 Sep 2021 1:46 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    There will be several road closures and parking restrictions in effect beginning Sunday, September 19 through Monday, September 20 due to an ongoing special event in Center City Philadelphia. Traffic delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allow for extra driving time in areas near the event.

    Road Closures

    The following streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, September 20:

    • 1800-1900 Arch Street
    • 100 N. 19th Street

    The following streets will be closed from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 20:

    • 1200-1300 Market Street (eastbound travel lanes only)
      • 12th Street and 13th Street will remain open to traffic
      • All westbound travel lanes on Market Street will remain open to traffic

    Parking Restrictions

    The following streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 6 p.m. Sunday, September 19 to 10 p.m. Monday, September 20:

    • 1200 Block of Market Street (both sides of street)
    • 12th Street between Clover Street and Filbert Street (west side only)
    • Market Street from 17th Street to 21st Street (both sides of street)
    • 1800-1900 Block Arch Street (both sides of street)
    • 100 N. 19th Street (both sides of street)

    All “Temporary No Parking” signs must be obeyed. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated.

    Public Transportation

    SEPTA Bus Routes 17, 33, 44, 48 will be detoured from their normal routes through the East Market Street area beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 20 through approximately 3:30 p.m.

    SEPTA Bus Routes 33 and 48 will be detoured from their normal routes through 1800-1900 Arch Street area beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, September 20 through approximately 12:30 p.m.

    Detours will be posted, and specific route changes will be made available online on the System Status Page at septa.org.


  • 16 Sep 2021 3:23 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    Areas of Center City left underwater in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida include the Schuylkill River Park community garden. While gardening activities had been winding down before the storm, the river dumped several feet of water and a thick layer of silt on end-of-season produce. The garden steering committee has directed gardeners to dispose of all affected plants and is busy gathering information about possible soil contamination and remediation. Organizations offering guidance include Penn State Extension Services, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. The goal is to restore the soil so that gardeners can be confident in its safety next season. Once procedures are in place, several cleanup sessions will be scheduled. 


  • 15 Sep 2021 10:54 AM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    It’s burger season. What season is that, you ask? Well, really all of them. A burger is just as good on a hot day by the pool as it is in a cozy pub on a winter night.

    Best burgers in Philly to eat right now (msn.com)

  • 15 Sep 2021 10:46 AM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The company, which has come under fire for workplace issues, promises a minimum of $15 an hour plus benefits.

    Amazon Philadelphia hiring spree: Nearly 5k of jobs planned for region - On top of Philly news (billypenn.com)


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