Councilmember At-Large, former Chief of Staff to former CM Derek Green, 33+ years of public service.
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Ever wondered what a Philly home with solar panels looks like? On August 17th at 3pm, Solarize Philly partner installer PosiGen Solar will be taking guests to a home that has recently installed solar and talking to folks about the installation process. Solar has never been more accessible, so check it out!
Learn more about the tour here: https://philaenergy.org/event/posigen-solar-tour/
The final mega event of the School District of Philadelphia Back-To-School Bus Tour is TOMORROW, August 18th at Roosevelt Mall, Cottman and Bustleton Aves. behind Wendy's. Visit philasd.org/ringthebell for more information. Get ready to on Tuesday, September 5th!
Want to connect with professionals in the clean energy and solar markets? Join Philadelphia Energy Authority for an in-person Solar Week panel and networking event at Yards Brewery on Wednesday, August 16th! You can find tickets here: https://philaenergy.org/event/one-thing-you-should-know-about-the-inflation-reduction-act-in-person-networking-panel-event/
Hear from PEA, , Sustainable Business Network, and World Resources Institute and meet the Solar Week sponsors, PosiGen Solar, Solar States, Superior Solar Design, EDP-Renewables, Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (GPAEE), and The Energy Co-op.
Saturday was a DAY!! Our Autism Play Date was an incredible time for so many children and their families, which is why this event was created. It was an honor to carry on the vision Derek Green had over 6 years ago to have a day for all families, especially those with neurodiversities like Autism, to just let loose, engage, and end the summer with a bang as the school year begins. Sending a major thank you to Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse for hosting us once again, to Ausomeness Inc. for collaborating and co-hosting this event with us, and to all our sponsors like Commissioner Omar Sabir NeurAbilities Healthcare SJU Autism Awareness for the Kinney Center, Woods Healthcare and so many others for making it all possible and FREE to our guests. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out to join us, including Council President Darrell L. Clarke and Councilman Anthony Phillips. Thank you to all our resource vendors, including Councilmember Jim Harrity, for your time and dedication to this event. Teamwork makes the dream work…and we did it! Rochelle Cameron Tonya D. Woods Duwayne Terry Kyra L. Harris
Thank you to Philly BOLT and other community partners for hosting today’s Youth Advocacy Day in City Hall and for stopping by our office! Your voices matter more than you know, and that is where your power lies. Keep exercising that power as we as continue fighting alongside you; for all our youth in Philadelphia!
If you missed today's School District of Philadelphia pop-up Bus Tour event, don't worry! See below for the remaining scheduled pop-ups before we on Tuesday, September 5th! Learn more at philasd.org/ringthebell.
IT'S TOMORROW...and we are OFFICIALLY AT CAPACITY for registration! 600 registered guests...our biggest pre-registration number yet for the Autism Play Date! Play time begins at 12 noon at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse! See you there! Ausomeness Inc. Derek Green Commissioner Omar Sabir NeurAbilities Healthcare Philadelphia Autism Project SJU Autism Awareness for the Kinney Center Woods Healthcare Foundations Behavioral Health Wegmans The Fresh Grocer Domino's Pizza Philly Pretzel Factory The Chilly Banana Center for Autism Research at CHOP
The Philadelphia Energy Authority’s fifth annual Solar Week will take place from August 14-20. ☀️
Solar Week will put a spotlight on the City's solar initiative, Solarize Philly, a citywide program to help all Philadelphians go solar. Philadelphia Energy Authority has planned a series of events on how to go solar for homeowners and businesses, a panel on the Inflation Reduction Act followed by an in-person networking event, and a tour of a home that has recently adopted solar. Hear from PEA, PHLCouncil members, the , Philadelphia C-PACE, PECO, Solarize Philly installer partners, and many more!
Solar Week 2023 is sponsored by PosiGen Solar, Solar States, Superior Solar Design, EDP-Renewables, GPAEE (Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers), and The Energy Co-op.
Register for events today at https://philaenergy.org/event/solar-week-2023/.
3 MORE DAYS!!! We can't wait to see you this Saturday! If you haven't registered yet, do it NOW! A BIG shout-out to all our sponsors and resource vendors for your support and participation; we couldn't have done this without you! Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse Ausomeness Inc. PHLCouncil Derek Green
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The School District of Philadelphia BTS Bus Tour is popping up at Hillside Rec Center on Monday, August 7th from 9am-11am. Stop by for info on school registration and receive school supplies you can check off your shopping list! www.philasd.org/ringthebell.
The next Tire Round-Up drop-off sites will be in North Philadelphia on Ramona St. between G & H Sts., and also at 2601 W. Glenwood Ave. on Saturday, August 5th. Remember, for each illegally discarded tire you drop off, you can collect $.50, up to $500.
To learn more about this Streets Department program and how to register, visit: https://www.phila.gov/programs/tire-round-up-program/
Please don't forget to update your information to renew your Medical Assistance benefits on time! You can log into your account at dhs.pa.gov/compass or call 888-545-2600 for help maintaining your information. Pa Department of Human Services
There's still time to apply for LIHWAP, the PA grant program offering utility assistance of up to $5,000 to customers currently past due with their accounts. Click below to learn more and how to apply before the deadline on August 11th!
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills. LIHWAP is a grant. You do not have to repay it.
Have you registered for the Autism Play Date yet? Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind annual event. Join us on Saturday, August 12 from 12pm-4pm Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse in East Fairmount Park. Start getting excited because we Ausomeness Inc.!
Register now via Ticketleap: https://smithplayground.ticketleap.com/autism-play-date/
has us reminiscing on the tremendous success of our Community Fun Day last weekend! CBS Philadelphia came out to cover our event on Sunday, July 23, which included a school supplies giveaway, games, food, and more.
IT'S BACK!! The School District of Philadelphia Back-To-School Bus Tour kicks off with its first MEGA EVENT on Monday, July 31 at Martin Luther King, Jr. HS in West Oak Lane. Please mark your calendars for the chance to receive school supplies, information on school registration, school immunizations, and more. For more details and the full list of bus tour dates and sites, visit www.philasd.org/ringthebell.
Yes, it's hot out there Philly! Find your closest cooling center during this heat health emergency by dialing 311 or clicking here: https://bit.ly/PhillyCool. Philadelphia Department of Public Health Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Stay hydrated!💦
The Streets Department Tire Round-Up Program is still rolling! The next chance to drop off any dumped tires collected throughout your neighborhood will be on Saturday, July 29 in South Philly at 25th Street and Washington Ave., or at Front Street and Washington Ave. Participants can register by calling PMBC at 215-685-3981 or emailing [email protected] and receive up to $500 (a "tire bounty" of $.50 per each illegally discarded tire dropped off).
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OFFICIAL FLYER IS HERE and registration is !
Registration is now open for the 2023 Autism Play Date on Saturday, August 12 at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse! Be on the lookout for the official flyer coming very soon. In the meantime, sign up and !
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Team Vaughn proudly represented at last evening’s opening reception for “Through My I: Art from SCI: Phoenix” at the Barnes Foundation. Another beautiful visionary collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia and quite a powerful experience. It’s a MUST-SEE! Councilmember Isaiah Thomas Rep. Donna Bullock
for July 24-26!! The Black Doctors Consortium and the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity ( ) will be hosting a FREE Health Fair and FREE sports physical exams for the community. For more info, visit www.bdccares.com or scan the QR codes on the flyers.
If you or someone you know has past-due water bills, you may be eligible to apply for - an emergency state grant program to assist low-income families with up to $5K toward overdue water bills. Click below to learn more. Deadline: 8/11/23!
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHWAP.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Are old tires piling up in your area? The Streets Department recently launched its 6-week Tire Round-Up program to clear neighborhoods of such eye sores and help community organizations earn 💵 in the process. For a list of drop-off sites, visit phila.gov/streets.
If you have not updated your Medical Assistance benefits lately, you need to it TODAY!! Don't risk losing you benefits; renew your application ahead of schedule and keep your information current. ✅ Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
DON'T FORGET: our Community Fun Day is happening on Sunday, July 23 from 2pm-6pm, 4600 N. Front St., between Wyoming Ave. and Luray St. We will be hosting the ultimate , sponsored by Coopers SUPER BAR, in partnership with Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (7th District). Come early for the SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY (while they last) and join us for food, games, and much more!
SAVE THE DATE and stay tuned for more info about the 6th Annual Autism Play Date, happening Saturday, August 12 from 12pm-4pm at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse. In partnership with Ausomeness Inc., this is sure to be the best one yet! If you're interested in participating as a resource vendor, please reach out to us at 215-686-3450.
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The first heat wave of 2023 is already in the books, and the summer is still young! Extreme heat can be dangerous on people, pets, as well as utility systems. Do you know how to protect yourself? Follow the guidelines provided by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to learn about resources and other important info for surviving summer.
Information about extreme heat, including who's at risk, how to stay safe, why it's getting hotter, and resources.
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia is hosting a Business and Career Fair on Saturday, July 15th from 11am-2pm at FDR Park. Come ready to network and build invaluable connections for yourself and/or your business.
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Did you know that Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is offering sensory-friendly swim hours for those with neurodiversities, like autism, this summer at 6 of their pools? Find out which ones may be close to you. Read for further details here.
Parks & Rec will provide a calm, quiet swim time for those with autism or neurodivergence and their families
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Community Fun Day on Sunday, July 23 from 2-6pm! See flyer for details; school supplies will be given away WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Big shout outs to Coopers SUPER BAR for partnering with us to make this happen, and to my colleague, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada for welcoming us to the 7th District to host! See you there!
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https://www.inquirer.com/news/kimbrady-carriker-philadelphia-mass-shooting-murder-charges-20230705.html
My heart aches for the families of Monday night's victims in Kingsessing. It's even more disheartening and upsetting to think that if this individual suffered with mental health issues for years as has been reported, and no one intervened to help him, we are failing each other as a society. If you or someone you know is in need of trauma or mental health support services, or any other sort of crisis assistance, please visit www.DBHIDS.org/trauma Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services for a list of resources.
Carriker has been charged with five counts of murder, along with a slew of other charges.
Everyone have a safe and wonderful Independence Day!! 🎆🎇
Do you know of a young adult with Autism who may be interested in receiving peer support? , a program sponsored by the AJ Drexel Autism Institute, connects adults ages 18-30 with a trained professional with Autism, to discuss their specific goals. See the flyer for more details or contact 215-839-8207.
Thank you to my colleague Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. for leading Tuesday's PHLCouncil Public Safety Committee hearing on my resolution regarding persistent, systemic failures that ultimately led to last month's prison break at PICC. We must keep fighting for accountability to ensure the safety of our citizens.
City council members want answers about how Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant were able to walk away from PICC last month.
The City of Philadelphia Government Summer Meals program is back! Anyone is eligible and there is NO PROOF OF INCOME required. Families can view the full list of distribution sites below or call the hotline at 215-770-4659 to learn more. You can also text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304 to receive a list of nearby pickup locations.
Providing free food to Philadelphians facing food insecurity during COVID-19.
! If you'd like to testify, please reach out to my office to sign up before by 3pm TODAY: 215-686-3450!
More city pools are opening this weekend! Plunge into the full schedule of openings here ⬇️
https://www.phila.gov/2023-06-13-philadelphia-2023-public-pool-opening-schedule/?mc_cid=f785255e4a&mc_eid=eb697769f8
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Parks and Rec started opening Philadelphia public pools on June 14, 2023. Here's the schedule. Check back for changes.
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