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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Pool Update as of July 1, 2025
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s pool schedule has changed due to the work stoppage announced today by District Council 33 (DC 33) of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Below are the open listed pools:
- Max Myers Pool – 1601 Hellerman St., 19149
- Fox Chase Pool – 7901 Ridgeway St., 19111.
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Lackman Pool – 1101 Bartlett St., 19115.
- Jardel Pool –1400 Cotton Ave., 19111
- Jacobs Pool – 4500 Linden Ave., 19114
- Pleasant Pool – 6720 Boyer St., 19119.
- Kendrick Pool – 5822-24 Ridge Ave., 19128.
- Hunting Park Pool – 900 Hunting Park Ave., 19140.
- Awbury Pool – 6101 Ardleigh St., 19138.
- Cherashore Pool – 851-951 W. Olney Ave., 19141.
- Cione Pool – 2600 E. Aramingo Ave., 19125.
- Samuel Pool – 3539 Gaul St., 19134.
- American Legion Pool – 6201 Torresdale Ave., 19135.
- Heitzman Pool – 2136 Castor Ave., 19134.
- Simpson Pool – 1010 Arrott St., 19124.
- Butch Ellis Pool (39th & Olive) – 700 N. 39th St., 19104.
- Kelly Pool – 4231 Lansdowne Dr., 19131.
- Gathers Pool – 2501-19 W. Diamond St., 19121.
- Penrose Pool – 1101 W. Susquehanna Ave., 19122.
- Hancock Pool – 147 Master St., 19122
- Lee Cultural Center Pool – 4328 Haverford Ave., 19104
- Marian Anderson Pool – 740 S. 17th St., 19146.
- Barry Pool – 1800 Johnston St., 19145
- Chew Pool – 1800 Washington Ave., 19146
- Murphy Pool – 300 Shunk St., 19148.
- Lincoln High School – 3201 Ryan Ave., 19136
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.
Notice of public comment period: DHCD’s Proposed Annual Action Plan
City of Philadelphia Proposed Annual Action Plan (City Fiscal Year 2026/HUD Program Year 2025/Annual Action Plan 2025-2026)
The Proposed Annual Action Plan for 2025-2026 (PDF) is now available for comment. It includes the proposed use of federal funds through allocations of: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) resources.
The complete Proposed Plan, including details on proposed activities, can be found in the publications section of DHCD’s website. Hard copies will be available at 1234 Market St, 17th floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. To arrange for a contact-free pickup of a hard copy, please email mirta.duprey@phila.gov. Hard copies of the Plan will also be available for review in the Government Publications departments of the Central, West Philadelphia Regional, Northwest Regional, and Northeast Regional branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
The deadline for submitting comments to the Division of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is July 3, 2025, 30 days from the date of this notice. Comments should be emailed to saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. City Council will hold a public hearing to allow for additional resident participation. Notification by City Council will be in the “Legal Notices” section of various newspapers. If City Council adopts the P Plan as submitted, the Plan will be adopted without further notification.
Upcoming events
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Jul2EventWeekly Wage Tax dueAll DayEvent
Weekly Wage Tax due
July 2, 2025All DayYou must submit quarterly returns and payments for this tax by using the Philadelphia Tax Center. We no longer accept paper returns for this tax.
As an employer, your payment filing frequency is determined by the amount of Wage Tax you withhold.
You can find detailed information at https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/business-taxes/business-taxes-by-type/wage-tax-employers/ -
Jul2EventThe Common Level Ratio (CLR) Real Estate Valuation Factors for documents accepted July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 remains at 1.0.All DayEvent
The Common Level Ratio (CLR) Real Estate Valuation Factors for documents accepted July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 remains at 1.0.
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Jul2EventNorth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
North Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
July 2, 20259:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapEntrance on A Street- Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
- No Insurance or ID required
- PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test and answer questions
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Jul2EventNorth Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)9:00 am to 4:00 pmMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAEvent
North Philadelphia Resource Hub: Pick up at-home COVID-19 tests (distribution only)
July 2, 20259:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 hoursMi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USAmapEntrance on A Street- Distribution of at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
- No Insurance or ID required
- PDPH staff available on-site to provide instructions on how to use the test and answer questions
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