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Announcements
New public safety report website now available
We have a new website for requesting a traffic accident report. These are also called crash reports.
In the future, you’ll be able to request police incident reports using this website.
Learn more about how to get a copy of a public safety report.
Technical Difficulties with Online Permit System
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our online permit application system.
You can still apply for a permit in person by coming to Parks & Rec special events office at the Winter Street Building, 2130 Winter Street, between 9am-3pm. Please use the rear entrance. Limited parking is available in the rear parking lot along the Spring Street side.
Picnic permit information is available online.
Questions? Call 215-683-3602 for more information. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.
We hire year round!
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services is committed to supporting the placement stability of children and youth in the foster care and the juvenile justice systems. As part of this commitment, DHS regularly releases job announcements on the main phila.gov/jobs webpage to support our hiring efforts. Please either apply for an open position or sign up for job alerts. Please share these announcements with your networks.
You can also review this jobs booklet to learn more about working at DHS.
Class Code | Class Title | Starting Salary | Application Link |
5A05 | Social Work Services Trainee (General) (Bilingual) | $44,467 | Apply now. |
5A07 | Social Work Services Manager 2 (General) (Bilingual) | $58,316 | Apply now. |
5B21 | Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (General) | $47,319 | Sign up for job alerts. |
5B23 | Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 (General) | $52,898 | Sign up for job alerts. |
Periodic Certification of Fire Protection Systems Due May 31st
In an ongoing commitment to safety and compliance the City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections reminds property owners with fire protection systems that some inspection certifications are due.
Property owners should receive a notice of fire protection inspection certification in the mail with more information.
Action guides
City of Philadelphia Action Guides
Upcoming events
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Mar19EventCOVID-19 Vaccine Clinic8:00 am to 12:30 pmHealth Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAEvent
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
March 19, 20248:00 am to 12:30 pm, 5 hoursHealth Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAmapCOVID-19 vaccine is available by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 215-685-2933. -
Mar19EventCOVID-19 Vaccine Clinic8:00 am to 12:30 pmHealth Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAEvent
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
March 19, 20248:00 am to 12:30 pm, 5 hoursHealth Center 4, 4400 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAmapCOVID-19 vaccine is available by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 215-685-2933. -
Mar19EventFAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION8:30 am to 9:00 amEvent
FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
March 19, 20248:30 am to 9:00 am, 30 mins -
Mar19EventCommunity COVID-19 Testing Event (Health Department)9:00 am to 1:00 pmMasjidullah - The Center for Excellence, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USAEvent
Community COVID-19 Testing Event (Health Department)
March 19, 20249:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hoursMasjidullah - The Center for Excellence, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USAmap- No out-of-pocket costs
- No appointments required
- Walk-up testing with on-site registration
- PCR and Rapid testing available.
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Mar19EventNorth 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)
March 19, 20249:00 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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Mar19EventCommunity COVID-19 Testing Event (Health Department)9:00 am to 1:00 pmMasjidullah - The Center for Excellence, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USAEvent
Community COVID-19 Testing Event (Health Department)
March 19, 20249:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hoursMasjidullah - The Center for Excellence, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USAmap- No out-of-pocket costs
- No appointments required
- Walk-up testing with on-site registration
- PCR and Rapid testing available.