Philadelphia, June 11, 2013 – The Department of Licenses and Inspections’ inspectors have proactively inspected all of the approximately 300 sites with open demolition permits. Of these, approximately 97 are active demolition sites. Department inspectors conducted a thorough inspection of…
“Sean Benschop finally turned himself in to authorities today. It is because of his reckless and irresponsible behavior that six people died and thirteen people were hurt and buried under debris and bricks. “Our hearts are still hurting over…
Philadelphia, June 7, 2013 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) announced new initiatives for demolition sites and contractors, including new standards for demolition permit issuance and demolition site inspection, new internal audit processes,…
Philadelphia, April 29, 2013 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced Julia Chapman as his new appointee to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, replacing Lynette Brown-Sow, who stepped down last week. Ms. Chapman will succeed Ms. Brown-Sow as Chair of the…
Who: Everett Gillison, Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Samantha Phillips, Deputy Managing Director for Emergency Management Lloyd Ayers, Fire Commissioner What: Ceremony Honoring Volunteers from The Salvation Army, Greater Philadelphia, Emergency Disaster Services …
One-mile trail connects Phila to Mont Co. as part of larger Schuylkill River Trail and The Circuit. Philadelphia, March 28, 2013– Mayor Michael A. Nutter, City of Philadelphia officials and federal officials gathered in Northwest Philadelphia to cut the…
The Philadelphia Managing Director’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will conduct a Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop during the PROPAC Civic Association meeting on: Thursday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. PROPAC Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic Saint George’s Church Hall…
Plan reaffirms City’s intentions to build park on viaduct structure. Philadelphia, February 25, 2013- The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has adopted a strategic plan for the Callowhill and Chinatown North neighborhoods that includes proposals for new zoning controls, park…
Philadelphia, February 22, 2013 – The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commission (PaRC) is inviting public input on a proposal by the National Audubon Society, an international non-profit conservation organization, and Outward Bound Philadelphia, an affiliate of the national Outward Bound…
City will provide 2,500 free yard trees to property owners, businesses and residents to plant this spring Philadelphia, February 15, 2013 – Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PP&R) in partnership with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Wells Fargo & Company,…
