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  • 27 Jan 2021 2:03 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    With input from the union, the institution is trying to balance community needs and safety concerns.

    Free Library installs COVID protections after worker push - On top of Philly news (billypenn.com)

  • 27 Jan 2021 1:59 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

     A 4-year-old Instagram star from Philadelphia may have made up the song of the year -- and it's only January.

    https://6abc.com/philadelphia-pa-leave-me-alone-song-milan-marie-instagram-pennsylvania/10041162/

  • 27 Jan 2021 12:47 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The School District will slowly phase in groups of students, beginning with pre-K through second grade.

    Philly Schools to Transition Back to Hybrid Learning Starting Feb. 22 – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

  • 26 Jan 2021 3:38 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The All-Star catcher, who became a free agent at the end of the 2020 season, has agreed to a five-year, $115.5 million, contract with the Phillies, according to sources.

    Phillies Sign J.T. Realmuto to Record-Breaking Contract, Sources Say – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

  • 26 Jan 2021 9:58 AM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    At Philly311 when temperatures drop, our calls go up. To help you plan for the season, we created this helpful guide. Here are some of the most common topics we get calls about when snow and chilly temperatures are in the forecast.

    Philly311’s Winter Weather Call Guide for Cold Weather | Philly311 | City of Philadelphia

  • 25 Jan 2021 3:34 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley, who had an impressive boxing career as a lightweight champion, died on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Crawley was 62.

    Crawley, a Philadelphia boxing legend, held titles as USBA champion, Army champion and was the first ESPN champion as well as being the WBA, WBC, IBF No. 1 contender.

    Tyrone Crawley, former lightweight boxing champion, dies at 62 | Obituaries | phillytrib.com

  • 25 Jan 2021 1:34 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The City is requesting feedback on the design for public space and traffic safety improvements at Broad, Germantown, and Erie. The plans are based on previous phases of community input conducted in 2020.  

    The design incorporates input received through print, in-person, and digital methods from 781 residents, workers, shoppers, and SEPTA riders. View results of community engagement.   Learn more about the design ideas and submit your feedback through the links below!

    Broad, Germantown & Eerie Design Feedback


  • 25 Jan 2021 1:33 PM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    The Philadelphia COVID-19 Restaurant and Gym Relief Program (RGRP) is designed to provide financial relief to small businesses located in Philadelphia that have been among the most adversely affected by the latest round of pandemic-related restrictions enacted in November 2020.

    Eligible businesses are limited to restaurants with indoor dining, gyms, and businesses whose primary activity is indoor exercise. Grant awards are estimated to be up to $15,000 per business.

    Learn more and start applying on January 27 below!

    Restaurant and Gym Relief Program
  • 25 Jan 2021 10:48 AM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)


    https://covid-vaccine-interest.phila.gov/

    Please make sure you register so the city will invite you to vaccinate and let you know about vaccination sites. If you've registered already with COVIDReadi, this site does not share information with the city. So sign up for the city registration also!

     

     

    Vaccination Websites


    Philadelphia:

    https://covid-vaccine-interest.phila.gov/
     

    Pennsylvania:
    pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#COVID-19Vaccine
     Pennsylvania soon plans to utilize an online portal where individuals can sign up for a timeslot to receive the vaccine at a vaccine provider. This will ensure Pennsylvanians can safely receive the vaccine without lines or people congregating in locations during the pandemic.


  • 25 Jan 2021 10:34 AM | Travis Oliver (Administrator)

    A top CBS television executive allegedly disparaged Ukee Washington, CBS3′s Eyewitness News co-anchor, as “just a jive guy,” the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday in an article about “a hostile work environment” at CBS3 and other local network-owned stations around the country.

    Report alleges racism, hostile work environment at CBS3 (inquirer.com)



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