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The City of Philadelphia will implement overnight closures of the Schuylkill River Trail beneath the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on August 20 and 21. These closures aim to facilitate necessary maintenance work in the area, impacting local trail users.
The City of Philadelphia announced road closures and parking restrictions for the upcoming 2025 Philly 10K. These measures aim to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow during the event. Details regarding the specific locations and times of these restrictions will be provided closer to the event date.
Nelson Mandela Washington Fellow MacFarlen Mseteka attended the National Night Out event in Police, Poland, on August 19, 2025. The event highlighted community engagement and safety initiatives, with local law enforcement participating alongside community members. This gathering aimed to strengthen police-community relations and promote public safety awareness.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will outline her public schedule for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in a press release from the Office of the Mayor. The announcement includes details essential for residents interested in local governance and public events.
The City of Philadelphia will close the Schuylkill River Trail under the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge overnight on August 20 and 21 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closures are necessary to remove temporary metal shielding from beneath the bridge.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will release her public schedule for Monday, August 18, 2025. The announcement comes ahead of the scheduled events aimed at engaging with the community and addressing local issues. This schedule will provide insight into the mayor's priorities and public engagements.
The Twisted Tail announces its 11th Annual Whiskey Bonanza on September 25, featuring over 100 whiskeys, a cocktail competition, and live music. The event celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month with various ticket options, including a VIP experience offering exclusive whiskey tastings.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will outline her public schedule for the weekend of August 16-17, 2025, in Parker, Colorado. The event emphasizes community engagement and local governance. Residents are encouraged to participate in the planned activities.
Philadelphia's farmers' markets have operated since 1858, providing fresh produce to neighborhoods. In 2023, over 210,000 residents faced food insecurity, with significant disparities among racial demographics. The city's Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention supports these markets to improve access to healthy food.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will spray for adult mosquitoes in West Fairmount on August 19, 2025, at dusk, to combat populations capable of carrying the West Nile virus. If weather conditions are unfavorable, the spraying will occur the following evening. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and eliminate breeding areas.