DOR Parcel Explorer – Parcel Maps

The Department of Records ParcelExplorer web application is now available with both 30 day and 6 months subscriptions to provide property data to the Real Estate Community. The application enables users to enter an address or registry map number and view vital parcel records information including scanned versions of the paper-based registry maps.more…

The Most Stunning Photos from PhillyHistory.org

The Department of Records and The Art Institute of Philadelphia recently partnered to organize an exhibit of about 80 of the most stunning photos from PhillyHistory.org, the Department of Records? online application that enables the public to search historic photos of Philadelphia. A limited run of the framed and enlarged photos from the exhibit is now available for sale. Each photograph has been digitally restored, archival printed on Hehnemuhle Cotton Rag Paper, and numbered to a limited edition of 25 per photograph only, then framed. more…

Ethics Board Website

The Ethicsboard is charged with providing ethics training for all city employees enforcing city campaign finance, financial disclosure, and conflict of interest laws, and has authority to render advice, investigate complaints and issue fines.

Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations Website

The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations’ interactive website provides comprehensive information on the City’s Fair Practices Ordinance, enforcement of civil rights laws and mediating neighborhood disputes. The Fair Housing Commission addresses landlord/tenant issues. Questionnaires and forms enable citizens to file a complaint with PCHR on-line and not in-line.

Experience! Philadelphia

Learn more about what employment and internship opportunities exist within the City of Philadelphia for high school students, college students, and recent college graduates. Program information and application materials can be found here (www.phila.gov/experiencephila)

City of Philadelphia Zoning Map Web Site

City residents can get zoning information for their property on-line. This City of Philadelphia Zoning web site also enables users to see relevant zoning overlay districts, print maps, and access a link to the Zoning section of the City Code (Section 14). more…

Contracts Online

Interested in bid or non-bid contract opportunities? The City of Philadelphia provides more information online about open contract opportunities across all departments. Click to find out more information:http://www.phila.gov/contracts

Free Library Homework Help

Is homework getting you down? The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Web site features many resources to help parents and students with homework challenges. You’ll find books and Web links with tips for success and information on specific topics. For tough problems, you can even work with an online tutor.