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The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company offers $1 chocolate chip cookies on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. The event, taking place on August 4, includes a soft opening for a new location, where families from local Ronald McDonald Houses can enjoy free treats.
The City of Philadelphia announced the recipients of the 2025 Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund on July 31, 2025. This initiative aims to address the ongoing overdose crisis and promote community healing. The funding recipients will implement various programs to support those affected by substance use disorders.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will release her public schedule for Thursday, July 31, 2025, detailing her planned appearances and activities. The schedule is part of the mayor's ongoing commitment to transparency and community engagement.
Five people, including two children, were shot Wednesday outside Christy Rec Center in West Philadelphia. The shooting followed an earlier fight at the public pool, leaving one teen in critical condition and another in stable condition. Local officials vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
PECO launched a $10 million Customer Relief Fund to assist low- and moderate-income residents facing rising summer energy bills. Eligible customers can receive a one-time grant of $500, administered by the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, starting August 4. This initiative aims to alleviate financial stress from increased utility costs during the summer months.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will outline her public schedule for Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The announcement comes as part of the Office of the Mayor's ongoing efforts to keep the public informed about local governance activities.
High school students with disabilities participated in a summer employment program at Philabundance Community Kitchen in South Philadelphia, making meals for children in need. Pennsylvania L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker praised the program's role in building skills and confidence. OVR has connected over 500 students to paid work experiences this summer.
The Law Department will host its 31st Annual CLE Conference in Bangalore, India, on July 29, 2025. The event will focus on various aspects of the legal services industry and feature discussions involving stakeholders such as the police force and municipal council. Attendees can expect insights from key figures, including the chief executive officer of the Department of Revenue.
Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood faces heightened summer heat exposure due to a lack of trees and cooling resources. To combat this, the Office of Sustainability launched the Strawberry Mansion Heat Resilience Initiative, building on previous efforts in Hunting Park. The initiative focuses on community engagement and long-term planning to enhance heat safety.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s bill banning mobile service units in Kensington's 7th District has not yet been enforced as the city finalizes the permitting process. Outreach groups express concern over operating without guidance on permits, while the mayor’s office assures that enforcement will begin only after providers have ample time to comply.