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The Office of the Chief Army Reserve hosts Integrity Week 2025, starting on November 17 at 18:31 local time. The event emphasizes the importance of integrity within military personnel, featuring insights from military officer Taylor Veasley.
The City of Philadelphia will host a virtual event titled "Landlord 101" from November 10 to November 17, 2025. The program aims to educate landlords on property maintenance and licensing requirements. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the housing market and support local landlords.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced her public schedule for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The schedule details her planned events and engagements throughout the day, emphasizing her commitment to transparency and community engagement.
Philadelphia's Department of Human Resources will host civil service career events on November 3, 2025, at 3720 N. Broad Street. These events aim to connect job seekers with opportunities in local government. The initiative supports workforce development in the city.
The federal government will release partial SNAP benefits, providing recipients with only half of their usual assistance for November. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services will notify recipients about payment resumption, while the City of Philadelphia introduces the One Philly SNAP Support Program to combat food insecurity. Additionally, new work requirements for SNAP recipients may limit benefits for some starting in 2025.
Philadelphia's Office of Clean and Green Initiatives continues the One Philly, United City Cleaning Initiative, completing over 200,000 quality-of-life services. The program operates on a 13-week schedule, beginning in the Northeast and addressing issues such as litter and illegal dumping. This comprehensive effort aims to enhance city cleanliness and sustainability.
Philadelphia has launched the One Philly SNAP Support Program to aid residents affected by a lapse in SNAP benefits and the federal shutdown. The program allocates $2 million for food distribution and emergency assistance, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 available for organizations providing healthy food. Applications opened on November 3, 2025, and the deadline is November 5, 2025.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will outline her public schedule for November 4, 2025, in a press release from the Office of the Mayor. The announcement highlights upcoming events and engagements, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to transparency and public engagement.
Philadelphia officials launched Emergency Food Security Grant applications to support local food organizations amid the federal government shutdown impacting food access programs. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will be available, with applications due by November 5. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker emphasized the city’s commitment to ensuring no one goes hungry during the crisis.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation invites residents to vote for their favorite recreation center's fall decorations for the 2025 Fall Decorations People’s Choice award. Voting is open until November 24, 2025, with several centers participating, including Fitzpatrick Playground and Kendrick Recreation Center.