On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a $787 billion plan to create jobs, revitalize the economy and make significant improvements to the nation’s infrastructure. The City of Philadelphia is committed to pursuing all funds for which we are eligible and using this unique opportuninty to assist citizens during this economic crisis while making investments in our city's future.The Philadelphia Recovery website provides current and comprehensive information on all details related to the City’s applications for, and use of, federal recovery funds so that you can monitor our process and progress.
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From Mayor Michael Nutter

 

311 is the only number Philadelphians need to find out information or to access a Philadelphia City service. 311 can be reached via the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year or via the walk-in centered located in Room 167 of City Hall during normal business hours. 311 is a free service available to anyone who needs to know more about Philadelphia, City services, or general information. 911 is still the number to use in case of emergency.

 

 

Swimming is a family friendly activity. Keeping pools open provides the opportunity for friends and family to stay cool, get some exercise and have fun in a safe environment supervised by certified lifeguards.So rally your neighborhood, rally your school, rally your company – together we can raise enough to keep 30 pools city-wide open for summer refreshment. MORE »

The following documents are a set of preliminary recommendations from the Mayor's Advisory Task Force on Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform. The Task Force invites comments for a second public hearing on Tuesday May 5th at 5:30pm at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Background:
On September 24, 2008, Mayor Nutter formed an Advisory Task Force on Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform (the “Task Force”) to perform a comprehensive review of the City’s campaign finance and ethics laws, hold a public hearing to receive information and recommendations from the public, and ultimately provide a report to the Mayor and the Council President setting forth recommendations regarding improvements, changes, and/or amendments to the existing campaign finance and ethics laws of the City. MORE » | ALSO »

With the January 6, 2009 Federal Communications Commission Digital Television Consumer Assistance for Converter Box Installation Grant Award, the Mayor’s Commission on Technology (MCOT) has established 10 DTV Help Centers in Philadelphia to help vulnerable Philadelphians (seniors, disabled, low-income and non-English speaking) prepare for the transition from analog to digital television in June 2009.  The DTV Help Centers are located in a recreation center in each City Council District.  Converter box installation services are also available for seniors and disabled unable to connect them.  To take advantage of these services, call 311.
List of DTV Help Centers (PDF); Indexed FAQs (PDF); Useful Websites: www.dtv2009.gov; www.dtvanswers.com; www.antennaweb.org

• MACCID Report and Recommendations
• Executive Summary of MACCID Report
• 44 Recommendations to Increase Inclusion of Minorities and Women in the Construction Workforce
• 31 Recommendations to Increase Inclusion of Minority, Female and Disabled Construction Contractors
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The City of Philadelphia is publishing the names of business tax delinquents who have failed to pay tax bills of at least $50,000. This is part of an effort to crackdown on delinquent taxpayers and to expand and improve the City of Philadelphia's revenue collection efforts. Many of these judgments are against businesses and their officers who collected taxes from their customers and employees, but failed to send the money to the City of Philadelphia. Courts have entered judgments against them, and they have neither made payment nor honored payment arrangements they previously made with the City. Delinquent taxpayers take money away from City services and programs. more...

The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability was created in 2008 to help Philadelphia become the “greenest city in America,” linking our past as William Penn’s “greene countrie towne” with our future as a thriving, healthy city that stewards our resources. The office oversees municipal efforts to use energy more efficiently and acts as a catalyst for work inside and outside government. more...

Completing home improvements requires the right tools. That's why you should arm yourself with a PHIL loan, the best tool for home improvements! Replace windows, renovate your kitchen, add a bathroom; even build a deck! With low rates of 3 or 5 percent and no equity or home-appraisal requirements, you can apply even if you just bought your home. As long as you own and occupy your home in Philadelphia, the benefits of a PHIL loan can be yours! more...

The performance management system will allow the Nutter Administration to deliver city services smarter, faster and better. more...

SmokeFree Philly is a program of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health that helps people quit smoking, raises community and public awareness and promotes and monitors the restriction of youth access to tobacco products. more...

The City of Philadelphia wants you to be prepared for any emergency. Register to receive emergency alert text and email messages. Make a household emergency plan. Be ready to shelter in place, in case you can't leave your home. Prepare a Go Bag, and know your evacuation route in case you have to evacuate. It's easier than you think! more...

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...