Philadelphia Office of the Controller

09/30/2026

Connecting residents with valuable resources and services. On September 18, City Controller Christy Brady and Community Affairs Liaison Jill Henon attended and tabled at Senator Joe Picozzi's Screen & Swing Senior Expo at the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein. Seniors and community members had the opportunity to access health screenings, enjoy live entertainment, meet elected officials, and gather important information from government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

09/29/2026

Election Day is coming! 🗳️ The last day register to vote in advance of the 2026 general election is October 19. The last day to apply for a mailing or absentee ballot is October 27. And finally, election day is November 3. Go vote, Philly!

09/28/2026

On September 21, Community Affairs Director Denise Lewis volunteered at the Philabundance Community Kitchen, helping prepare Thanksgiving meals for seniors. The Controller's Office is proud to support efforts that make a meaningful difference for our neighbors.

09/24/2026

The City Controller, First Deputy, and Community Affairs team joined Rep. Joe Hohenstein and Sen. Nikil Saval for a community food distribution at St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Kensington last week! Their efforts serve over 100 families weekly!

09/23/2026

To support the Port of Philadelphia ’s vision for sustained growth and investment along the Delaware River, the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office evaluated the opportunities, challenges, and successful strategies employed by leading East Coast ports.

Findings + recommendations: https://controller.phila.gov/philadelphia-reports/the-future-of-philadelphia-river-ports/

09/18/2026

Earlier this month, Denise Lewis, Controller's Office Director of Community Affairs, was honored at Community Partners Day, an event hosted by Nicole Powers of the Saturday S.T.A.R.T. Program at the Philadelphia Technician Training Institute.

The event recognized individuals and organizations whose dedication has created positive change and expanded opportunities for the young people served by the program. Denise was among many outstanding community leaders celebrated for their commitment to making a difference.

Attendees also heard inspiring remarks from Senator Sharif Street, while Aissia Richardson provided support throughout the event.

We are grateful for this recognition and proud to stand alongside so many community partners who are working together to empower youth and strengthen our neighborhoods.

09/16/2026

We had a fantastic day at PA State Rep. Martina White's Kids Fest last weekend!

Jill, a Controller's Office Community Affairs Liaison, was on hand at the Somerton Youth Organization providing helpful resources and information to constituents. Families enjoyed an afternoon packed with delicious food, exciting activities for kids, and opportunities to connect with local organizations and vendors.

09/16/2026

As Chair of the Philadelphia Gas Commission, the City Controller is excited to share a new contracting opportunity.

The Commission has issued an RFP for a Natural Gas Processing Engineer and invites qualified professionals and firms to submit proposals. This engagement will support critical natural gas processing and engineering initiatives.

📅 Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM
📄 View the RFP:https://www.phlgc.net/docs/contracting/PGCGasProcessingEngineerRFP.pdf

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your network.

09/15/2026

City Controller Christy Brady’s latest monthly Municipal Money Matters report issued today finds that illegal dumping costs Philadelphia almost $9 million each year in cleanup expenses.

Read the full report: https://controller.phila.gov/philadelphia-reports/september-2026-municipal-money-matters/

09/11/2026

On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, honor the bravery of first responders, and reflect on the resilience that continues to inspire us.

In Philadelphia, the 9/11 Memorial on the Schuylkill Banks Trail stands as a lasting tribute. It's a meaningful reminder that the impacts of that day reached communities across our nation, including our own.

Today and every day, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

Learn more about the memorial:

A 9/11 Memorial is located on the east side of the Schuylkill River, just south of the Chestnut Street Bridge. This memorial honors the victims and heroes of the attacks on September 11, 2001, including those Philadelphians who perished in the World Trade Center on that tragic day.The Port Authority...