Category: Public Safety
$29K Raised for AAPI Elders by SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC surpassed their $24K goal for the Elders grocery initiative and instead raised $29,000! They are able to continue delivering over 180 shipments of groceries per week to Elders and highly vulnerable community members across Vietnamese, Lao, Bhutanese, Chin, Indonesian, Chinese, Karen, Cambodian and Latinx communities. Serving as part of the frontline during the current COVID-19 … More $29K Raised for AAPI Elders by SEAMAAC
Free Pregnancy, Baby, and Toddler Support During COVID-19
The City is offering free pregnancy, baby, and toddler support during COVID-19. See this link for City services.
Food Delivery Available for Those Unable to Access City Sites
The City of Philadelphia has set up food sites throughout the city where any resident can pick up free food for their household. We encourage you to use these sites if you are in need of food. You can find more information on the City’s website by clicking here. Liberty Resources is offering contact-free deliveries … More Food Delivery Available for Those Unable to Access City Sites
Free COVID-19 Testing, April 28
There will be free COVID-19 testing, April 28, at 23rd and Snyder, from 10 am to 4 pm.
A Message from SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards
April 07, 2020 Dear SEPTA Key Customer: During this challenging and unprecedented time, I want you to know that SEPTA has been laser-focused on operating a safe transportation system, both for the region’s essential workers and our employees. While it feels strange to discourage you from taking SEPTA and using your Key Card – unless … More A Message from SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards
Census Alert
We have received reports from several of our partners that Census Bureau impersonators are going door-to-door in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. The male actors asked for money and requested the completed paper questionnaire to “return to the Census Bureau”. These men are NOT employees of the U.S. Census Bureau or authorized to collect … More Census Alert
COVID-19 Update
Due to COVID-19 precautions, all LoMo public meetings and activities are cancelled up until March 31. We will reassess the situation on April 1. We encourage everyone – our friends, neighbors and local businesses – to follow safe practices but also to remain calm. The LoMo Spring Flea Market (April 25) Registration is still open at this … More COVID-19 Update
South Division Memorial Bike Ride, May 2
Join the 1st, 3rd, and 17th district Police District Advisory Councils for the South Division Memorial Bike Ride on May 2 at 2100 S. 24th Street, Smith Playground. The ride covers a route through the districts with a BBQ and music to follow. Registration starts at 8 am the day of the event, ride starts … More South Division Memorial Bike Ride, May 2
PES Refinery Advisory Group Meeting
The next and final meeting of the PES Refinery Advisory Group is tomorrow night, September 25th, 5:30-7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Prep Charter School at 1928 Point Breeze Avenue. This meeting will include an open house style format with boards that summarize what they have heard from feedback sessions so far and … More PES Refinery Advisory Group Meeting