Philadelphia Fire Department Paramedic Applications Close August 28
Philadelphia is accepting applications for Fire Service Paramedic jobs through August 28, with posted annual pay of $72,285 to $110,434 and a staffing-linked residency waiver.
Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia Seeks HUD Funds for Cold-Storage Expansion
Philadelphia plans to seek HUD funding for a proposed 15,000-square-foot cold-storage addition at Caring for Friends on Townsend Road.
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Philadelphia Counts 409,894 Fans Across Six World Cup Matches
Philadelphia’s official post-event report counted 409,894 World Cup fans and documented heavy attendance, extreme heat and storm disruptions.
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Philadelphia Plans Federal Request for Public-Works Assistance
Philadelphia says it plans to submit a federal assistance request around Aug. 6, but the city has not disclosed the program, amount or projects involved.
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Philadelphia Offers $50,000 Forgivable Loans to 20 Small Businesses
Philadelphia businesses can apply for $50,000 forgivable loans through Aug. 31, with a hybrid information session scheduled for Aug. 10.
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Philadelphia’s new ZBA fees are now in effect
Philadelphia’s revised Zoning Board of Adjustment fee schedule took effect August 1, with application fees ranging from $125 to $811 and additional charges for expedited hearings and other procedural services.
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Philadelphia expects federal request by Aug. 6 as 2026 event operations continue
Philadelphia’s official news page says the city expects to submit a request to the U.S. government on or about Aug. 6, while city resource and event-management efforts continue through a packed 2026 calendar.
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Pennsylvania budget requires some online and out-of-city sellers to collect Philadelphia’s 2% sales tax
Philadelphia says Pennsylvania’s enacted 2026-27 budget requires covered sellers outside the city and online to collect the city’s additional 2% sales tax on taxable deliveries into Philadelphia.
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SEPTA recruiting engineering staff as Philadelphia trolley-modernization work advances
SEPTA will hold a virtual recruitment event Aug. 7 for project managers and senior project engineers supporting its Trolley Modernization program.
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Philadelphia ends heat-health emergency after early-July extreme heat
Philadelphia ended its citywide heat-health emergency on July 6, after extending the response through Sunday, July 5. The Health Department said residents should continue heat-safety precautions.
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ZeroEyes plans $10 million AI research investment, 100-plus veteran hires in Philadelphia area
ZeroEyes says it plans to invest $10 million in artificial-intelligence and machine-learning research and hire more than 100 veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania over 24 months.
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Philadelphia police oversight commission opens inquiry into ‘mere encounters’
Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission has opened a citywide inquiry into police interactions described as “mere encounters,” following complaints and internal case reviews and seeking public input.
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Philadelphia clears environmental step for $5 million cold-storage expansion serving food pantries
Philadelphia issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for Caring for Friends’ proposed cold-storage expansion at 12271 Townsend Road, setting up the city’s planned request to HUD for federal funds.
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Pennsylvania budget sends Philadelphia schools more than $157 million while expanding city sales-tax collection
Pennsylvania’s enacted 2026-27 budget provides more than $157 million in additional funding for the School District of Philadelphia and changes collection rules for Philadelphia’s local sales tax on qualifying remote deliveries.
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ACANA Festival marked African diaspora culture in Philadelphia’s PECO Multicultural Series
Philadelphia’s ACANA Festival was held Aug. 2 as part of the PECO Multicultural Series, featuring music, food and vendors celebrating the African diaspora.
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Philadelphia Gas and Diesel Prices Split: Regular Gas Eases, Diesel Rises on Aug. 1
Philadelphia’s Aug. 1 AAA check shows regular gas easing to $4.244 while diesel rises to $5.604, keeping fuel costs high for drivers and businesses.
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Philadelphia SEPTA riders face another funding cliff after strong summer ridership
Philadelphia riders face no immediate SEPTA fare hike or service cut, but a temporary $394 million funding fix expires in July 2027 without recurring state support.
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Philadelphia oversight group launches “mere encounters” inquiry—what it means for people stopped on the street
Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission has launched a “mere encounters” inquiry and is asking residents for stories and workshop requests tied to police-civilian interactions.
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Philadelphia closes online sales-tax loophole for out-of-city sellers—full 8% starts July 1
Philadelphia says remote online sellers must collect the city’s extra 2% sales tax on orders delivered in Philly—not just Pennsylvania’s 6%—starting July 1.
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PCPC July 16 agenda: excess impervious coverage request at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road
Philadelphia’s PCPC meets July 16 to consider an action item on excess impervious coverage at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road and a data centers issue brief.
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Measles alert for travelers: possible exposure at PHL terminals A–C
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s health department warns some travelers at PHL terminals A, B and C on July 4 (7:30–11:15 a.m.) may have been exposed.
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Philadelphia Code Purple alert (trash & recycling canceled) — July 17
Code Purple Friday July 17 made air very unhealthy and led to trash & recycling collections canceled and pools/spraygrounds closed—what to do.