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Announcement

OHS shelter intake center closing early Friday; how to still get help

In observance of Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day, Appletree Family Center, 1430 Cherry Street, will close early on Friday, October 9, at 1 p.m.

Roosevelt Darby Center, 804 N. Broad Street, will stay open until 5 p.m. to help anyone who needs shelter placement or other homelessness-related services.

Until both sites reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, anyone needing shelter placement may visit an after-hours intake center.

Announced on: Office of Homeless Services
Announcement

Landlords: The Safe Healthy Homes law goes into effect on Nov. 1, 2026

Two amended City Council Bills recently passed that will strengthen protections for renters and increase landlord accountability measures. The new Safe Healthy Homes law could affect your rental business as of Nov. 1, 2026.

To learn more about the newly passed legislation, read Bills #250329 and #250330.

Announced on:
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Appraiser and Assessor Career Expo October 28!

Join the City of Philadelphia’s Home Appraisal Bias Program and industry partners for the inaugural Appraisal & Assessment Career Exploration Expo!

This is a unique opportunity to learn about rewarding careers in property valuation, assessment, real estate, and related fields. This interactive event will introduce students, career changers, and professionals to the many pathways available within the valuation profession. It will host a variety of professionals, including:

  • Appraisers
  • Assessors
  • Educational institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Housing organizations
  • Lenders
  • Industry leaders

Event details

  • When: Wednesday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: 1755 N 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
  • Learn more & RSVP: View the Google Calendar event
Announced on: Division of Housing and Community Development

Upcoming events

  • Oct
    9
    Event
    Common Level Ratio Changes to (1.06)
    All Day
    Event

    Common Level Ratio Changes to (1.06)

    October 9, 2026
    All Day
  • Oct
    9
    Event
    Kensington Service Connections/Site Clean-ups
    All Day
    Multiple Kensington locations
    Event

    Kensington Service Connections/Site Clean-ups

    October 9, 2026
    All Day
    Multiple Kensington locations
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    Service Connection/Site Clean-ups will occur today at these Kensington locations:

    • Reach Street & Allegheny
    • 800-811 E. Allegheny Avenue
    • 826 E. Allegheny Avenue
    • 3200 Shelbourne Street (Both sides)
    • 3200 N. H Street (both sides on corner)
    • 3200 Kensington (El stop, both sides)
    • 3100 Kensington (Entire block, both sides)
    • 1800 E. Clearfield Street (both sides)
    • 1800 E. Orleans Street (both sides)
    • 2800 Kensington Ave (Entire block, both sides)
    • 2800 N. Ruth Street (Church Steps)
    • 1800 E. Hart Lane (both sides)
    • 1800 E. Somerset Street (both sides)
    • 400 Somerset (Both Sides)
    • 2700 Kensington Ave. (Bridge)
    • 1800 E. Albert St & Kensington Ave. (Corner)
    • 2600 Kensington Avenue (Building 1801 across from El stop)
    • 2600 B. Street (by El stop)
    • 2500 Kensington Avenue (by El stop)
    • 2700 Emerald Street (Bridge)

    Office of Homeless Services Encampment Resolution Team (ERT) staff members join the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services’s (DBHIDS) Homeless Street Outreach Team (Outreach) and the City’s Sanitation Department to conduct Service Connection/Site Clean-up Days.* OHS’s ERT staff schedules and leads service connection clean-ups at various selected outdoor encampment locations in Philadelphia.  
     
    How it Works  
     
    The teams post signs in advance to alert people living in tents, RVs, makeshift shelters, or none at all, on sidewalks, under bridges, in parks, empty fields, lots, etc., of upcoming service days. Each service day, the teams visit the encampment sites to offer individuals services, such as rides to a City intake center where staff can help find shelter space, Stranded Traveler Assistance, behavioral health, drug or medical treatment, and other similar services. The Sanitation Department team further assists by cleaning up accumulated trash.  
     
    * Service days are not the same as formal, encampment resolutions, which, while social services-led, involve many more City of Philadelphia departments and nonprofit partners and follow specific protocols regarding personal property storage, notification, and other requirements. 

  • Oct
    9
    Event
    From Visibility to Opportunity: Elevating Your Business Brand for Growth
    8:30 am to 1:00 pm
    in person
    Event

    From Visibility to Opportunity: Elevating Your Business Brand for Growth

    October 9, 2026
    8:30 am to 1:00 pm, 5 hours
    in person
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    Join Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson and Council President Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) to learn how to build a stronger brand, increase your visibility, and position your small business for new opportunities and long-term growth. Learn how to better build your brand, effectively communicate your value, and position your business for new opportunities. Discover strategies to strengthen your brand presence, connect with customers and partners, and present your business in a way that drives growth, credibility, and long-term success. 

    This event is part of the 2026 Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week, which provides business owners with access to resources and support at more than 40 events and workshops.

    Click here to register with Office of Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson

    (This link opens to an external website)

  • Oct
    9
    Event
    Department of Commerce Taking Care of Business Pep Rally
    8:30 am to 1:00 pm
    Sixth Man Center, 4520 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
    Event

    Department of Commerce Taking Care of Business Pep Rally

    October 9, 2026
    8:30 am to 1:00 pm, 5 hours
    Sixth Man Center, 4520 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
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  • Oct
    9
    Event
    From Visibility to Opportunity: Elevating Your Business Brand for Growth
    8:30 am to 1:00 pm
    in person
    Event

    From Visibility to Opportunity: Elevating Your Business Brand for Growth

    October 9, 2026
    8:30 am to 1:00 pm, 5 hours
    in person
    map
    Join Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson and Council President Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) to learn how to build a stronger brand, increase your visibility, and position your small business for new opportunities and long-term growth. Learn how to better build your brand, effectively communicate your value, and position your business for new opportunities. Discover strategies to strengthen your brand presence, connect with customers and partners, and present your business in a way that drives growth, credibility, and long-term success. 

    This event is part of the 2026 Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week, which provides business owners with access to resources and support at more than 40 events and workshops.

    Click here to register with Office of Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson

    (This link opens to an external website)

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