Philadelphia, June 18, 2021 – On Monday, June 21, 2021 beginning at 1:00pm, the Council Committee on People with Disabilities & Special Needs, chaired by Councilmember Derek Green (At-Large), will hear testimony during…
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COUNCILMEMBER GREEN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROPOSING A MANDATORY ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF CITY’S BUDGET TO HOUSING TRUST FUND
Philadelphia, May 27, 2021 – Today, Councilmember Derek Green (At-Large) introduced legislation to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter, allowing for a mandatory annual appropriation of the City’s budget to go to the Housing…
Northeast PA Mayor’s Fireworks Letter
The Mayors of Northeast Pennsylvania have joined together to express their distress with the increased use of consumer-grade Roman candles, bottle rockets and other aerial fireworks, which were made legal…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2021 FACT SHEET:President Biden Announces Support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced their support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
Register now for PA AV’s webinar on economic development
Summit Series Webinar #5Fostering Vibrant Economies Through Automated Vehicles Register now for the July PA AV Summit Series webinar! Thursday, July 8 | 2-3:30 p.m. EST The fifth webinar in…
Pennsylvania COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring Dashboard Update for June 11 – June 17
Governor Tom Wolf and Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System dashboard, highlighting a seven-day…
KCP Competitive Funding, RISE Grant, Civic Engagement, Digital Experience, and more!
Source: Pennsylvania Downtown Center KCP Competitive Funding Round Opens July 1! The application for the next DCED Keystone Communities competitive funding round opens July 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021.…
First Lady Wolf Highlights Innovation and State Supports for Businesses During Small Business Tour in Philly
First Lady Frances Wolf reiterated the Wolf Administration’s support of small businesses in Pennsylvania while visiting three small businesses in Philadelphia. The first lady stopped by YOWIE, Harriett’s Bookshop, and Triple Bottom Brewing and…
First Lady Wolf, Physician General, Teen Advocates Emphasize Vaccine Safety for Teens and Young Adults
First Lady Frances Wolf and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson moderated a panel discussion on vaccine safety for teens and young adults. The panel, hosted by the Governor’s Advisory…
Governor Wolf: $8.2 Million Investment to Help “Near Completers” Impacted by Pandemic Attain Degrees and Get In-Demand Jobs
Governor Tom Wolf announced today $8.2 million has been awarded to help Pennsylvanians with partially completed degrees or credentials attain the education they need to get better paying, in-demand jobs.…