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The second annual Philadelphia Solar Week is August 17 – 23rd
https://philaenergy.org/event/philadelphia-solar-week-2020/

The second annual Philadelphia Solar Week is August 17 – 23rd
https://philaenergy.org/event/philadelphia-solar-week-2020/

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Philly EMT Taliah Mason explains why wearing a mask when you leave your home is the best way to support essential. workers.

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Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) talks about the importance of Social Distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At Large) encourages Philadelphians to do their part to help make sure Philly Counts in the 2020 Census.

https://www.phila.gov/programs/philly-counts-2020/

Councilmember Derek Green (At Large) wants you to be a Census Champion to make sure we reach historically under-counted communities in the 2020 Census and help get Philadelphia the representation and resources it deserves.

To sign up to be Census Champion, visit: https://www.phila.gov/programs/philly-counts-2020/

Philadelphia City Council members Darrell L. Clarke (5th District), Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) and Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) are are informing the public that the Philadelphia District Attorney is enforcing an ordinance that requires gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to the Police.

If your firearm is lost or stolen, you could be held responsible for how these missing firearms are used — even if by someone else. Be a responsible citizen — or at least a self-interested one — and report any lost or stolen firearms you are aware of right away.

Learn more: https://medium.com/philadelphia-justice/release-philadelphia-district-attorney-larry-krasner-to-begin-enforcing-lost-and-stolen-firearms-f0ecf5912b18

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) and Frank Chimera of Republic Services remind Philadelphians that recycling correctly not only helps us live more sustainably but it keeps costs down for taxpayers.

Learn how to be a better better recycler at:
recyclingsimplified.com/

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) and Philadelphia Energy Authority Executive Director Emily Schapira remind Philly homeowners to protect their homes with the Water and Sewer Live Protection Program.

More information: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-philadelphia-energy-authority-launch-water-sewer-line-protection-program/

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) reminds Philadelphians about Community Health Choices.

More info: healthchoices.pa.gov

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Councilman Derek Green (At Large) reminds Philadelphians who own and live in their own properties to apply for the Homestead Exemption to reduce the taxable portion of their homes' assessment by up to 30%.

More info: http://phlcouncil.com/councilman-derek-green-reminds-philadelphia-homeowners-to-apply-for-the-homestead-exemption/

To apply: https://ework.phila.gov/Homestead/

Now in its 5th year, The Step Into College Conference is a two-day college access conference that provides students, their families, and counselors with essential college preparation, guidance and informational resources. For the past four years, The Step Into College conference has served and empowered over 2,000 students, counselors, and families.

March 9th 2018 8:30am - 1:30pm - Invite Only

March 10th 2018 9:00am-2:00pm Open to the Public

Location: University of the Sciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center

Senator Vinent Hughes and Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown Announce a First Time Homebuyer Seminar & Energy Conservation Workshop

Date: June 6, 2017
Location:
West Catholic Preparatory High School
4501 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139

-Learn how to buy your first home with FREE grant assistance
-Learn how to save money on your utility bills and sign up for utility assistance programs
-Giveaways will be provided.
-Refreshments Will Be Provided

RSVP via email dsills@urbanleaguephila.org or call 215-985-3220 exxt 203

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) invites you to attend Philadelphia's 2017 Disability Pride Month events.

More info: https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/disability-pride-philadelphia

The office of Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., (4th District) is seeking interns for the Spring 2017 semester.

Please contact Charlita Davis (charlita.davis@phila.gov) to apply.

Councilman Allan Domb (At Large) reminds you that the City of Philadelphia is making quality pre-K FREE for 2,000 3- and 4-year-olds.

Classes begin on January 4th at more than 75 locations throughout the city! Enrollment is underway and seats are going fast! Call 844-PHL-PREK to reserve a spot. Or visit PHLpreK.org for more information.

Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large) reminds you that the City of Philadelphia is making quality pre-K FREE for 2,000 3- and 4-year-olds.

Classes begin on January 4th at more than 75 locations throughout the city! Enrollment is underway and seats are going fast! Call 844-PHL-PREK to reserve a spot. Or visit PHLpreK.org for more information.

Hurry, the deadline to apply for one of 2000 pre-K spots for 2017 is December 15!

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) reminds you that the City of Philadelphia is making quality pre-K FREE for 2,000 3- and 4-year-olds.

Classes begin on January 4th at more than 75 locations throughout the city! Enrollment is underway and seats are going fast! Call 844-PHL-PREK to reserve a spot. Or visit PHLpreK.org for more information.

Hurry, the deadline to apply for one of 2000 pre-K spots for 2017 is December 15!

Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) reminds you that the City of Philadelphia is making quality pre-K FREE for 2,000 3- and 4-year-olds.

Classes begin on January 4th at more than 75 locations throughout the city! Enrollment is underway and seats are going fast! Call 844-PHL-PREK to reserve a spot. Or visit PHLpreK.org for more information.

Hurry, the deadline to apply for one of 2000 pre-K spots for 2017 is December 15!

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) reminds you that the City of Philadelphia is making quality pre-K FREE for 2,000 3- and 4-year-olds.

Classes begin on January 4th at more than 75 locations throughout the city! Enrollment is underway and seats are going fast! Call 844-PHL-PREK to reserve a spot. Or visit PHLpreK.org for more information.

Hurry, the deadline to apply for one of 2000 pre-K spots for 2017 is December 15!

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) gives an overview of tax relief programs available to qualified residents.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) gives an overview on qualifying for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program or LOOP.

LOOP is a Real Estate Tax discount program for homeowners who have lived in their homes since July 2003 or earlier and have experienced a significant increase in their property assessment.

http://www.phila.gov/loop

Army Veteran Councilman David Oh (At Large) is joined by other Philadelphia Military Veterans to promote the 2nd Annual City Wide Veterans Parade which will take place Sunday, November 6, 2016.

www.phillyveteransparade.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/philadelphiaveteransparade
Twitter: twitter.com/phillyvetparade
#phillyvetparade

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) is proud to host a Panel Discussion and Tour at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Tuesday, October 4, 2016
9:00am to 12:00pm
Marriott Courtyard Philadelphia South
1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19112

Attendees will learn how to do business with the City of Philadelphia, the PIDC and the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

RSVP by email to Candice.Woods@phila.ogv by 9/23.

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) hosts a aeries of FREE workshops that will educate first-time home-buyers on the home purchase process and empower home-buyers to be financially responsible and aware of the long-term benefits of home-ownership.


For more information, call 215-686-3438 or email Haniyyah.Sharpe@phila.gov

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) hosts a day of fun, knitting or crocheting mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves for children in Philadelphia's homeless shelters.

Thursday, September 29, 2016
10:00am to 2:30pm

School District of Philadelphia Auditorium
440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

For more information, call 215-686-3438 or email Candice.Woods@phila.gov

City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) and Sheriff Jewell Williams have come together on an imitative to ensure that every gun in the City of Philadelphia is stored safely, either in a lock-box or with a trigger locking mechanism. The goals are to keep guns out of the hands of children and to reduce overall instances of gun violence.

Got a Gun? Get a Gun Lock.

Need a lock for your gun? Call 215-686-3572.

http://phlcouncil.com/gun-safety-advocates-announce-gun-locks-giveaway/

http://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/news/news-clippings-2/255-sheriff-s-hot-line-for-gun-lock-requests

Philadelphia City Council passed legislation in 2016 requiring safe storage of firearms in households with children. This legislation is now law in the City of Philadelphia.

As Chair of Council's Committee on Public Safety and Co-Chair of the Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform, Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District) wants Philadelphia to lead the nation in ending the epidemic of child-related accidental gun deaths.

In order to help Philadelphia residents comply with the law, the City has launched the Gun Lock Safety and Distribution Initiative. Residents can call 215-686-3572 to obtain safe storage information and a FREE gun lock. No questions asked.

Got A Gun? Get A Gun Lock.

More information: http://phlcouncil.com/gun-safety-advocates-announce-gun-locks-giveaway/

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) invites you to join the Julian Green Team at the Autism Speaks Walk at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, October 22, 2016.

For more information: http://bit.ly/PHLAutismSpksWk

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) introduced legislation in 2016 requiring safe storage of firearms in households with children. This legislation is now law in the City of Philadelphia.

In order to help Philadelphia residents comply with the law, the City has launched the Gun Lock Safety and Distribution Initiative. Residents can call 215-686-3572 to obtain safe storage information and a FREE gun lock. No questions asked.

Got A Gun? Get A Gun Lock.

More information: http://phlcouncil.com/gun-safety-advocates-announce-gun-locks-giveaway/