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At an August 27 federal hearing in Philadelphia, Judge Paul S. Diamond said prosecutors’ conduct could raise criminal-law questions if testimony and allegations are proven, but no charges have been filed.
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 plans to seek HUD funding for a proposed 15,000-square-foot cold-storage addition at Caring for Friends on Townsend Road.
Philadelphia’s official post-event report counted 409,894 World Cup fans and documented heavy attendance, extreme heat and storm disruptions.
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.
Philadelphia businesses can apply for $50,000 forgivable loans through Aug. 31, with a hybrid information session scheduled for Aug. 10.
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.
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.
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.
SEPTA will hold a virtual recruitment event Aug. 7 for project managers and senior project engineers supporting its Trolley Modernization program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philadelphia’s ACANA Festival was held Aug. 2 as part of the PECO Multicultural Series, featuring music, food and vendors celebrating the African diaspora.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
