City of Philadelphia

⭐ This just in! Michelin Guide will announce in November which of our City's restaurants will be highlighted in their 2025 MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities edition. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, November 18 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Which Philly restaurants do you want to see included? Read more at https://lnkd.in/eQJ7QHdT

On Friday, we cut the ribbon on the $1.9 million #RebuildPHL renovation at Piccoli Playground! 🎉 Thanks to Rebuild PHL, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Community Ventures, Inc, and the Juniata Park community, this neighborhood hub is ready to welcome the next generation of families. The upgrades include: - A new ADA-accessible picnic area with lighting and landscaping - Freshly resurfaced courts, including basketball, volleyball, and multi-sport space - A colorful “all wheels” track for bikes, scooters, and wheelchairs Piccoli Playground has been a cornerstone of the neighborhood for generations — and now it’s built to last for years to come. Swipe through for highlights from the celebration! 📸 CC: Aparna Palantino, Susan Slawson, Troy Hannigan, Francesco Cerrai, Kirby Jackson, EIT, Kara Medow, AIA, Luigi Sebastiani, CCM, Tess Donie, Leigh Ann Campbell, PLA, Aiisha G. Herring, Katherine Cueva, Foster Hardiman, Tiffany Smith, Lane DeSalvo, Lloyd Salasin-Deane, Salam Bustanji, Patrick Isaac, Linda L To, RA, Samantha S.

The first day of school has got to be one of the most exciting and celebratory times of the year!    Under the tremendous leadership of The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. and Board of Education President Reginald L. Streater, Esq. — together, we are building schools with more learning opportunities that help set our youth up on paths that lead to good futures.    To the families, thank you for trusting us with your children. We will keep working every day to make sure our schools are safe, welcoming, and filled with opportunity.    And to the educators and staff, thank you for staying dedicated. You’re the heartbeat of our school system, and your work makes everything else possible.    Have a wonderful first day, and an even better school year!

Open Streets: West Walnut is returning this September! Throughout the first year of the project, more than 115,000 people enjoyed these car-free Sundays in Rittenhouse Row. From leisurely strolls to alfresco dining, it's a #CenterCity experience you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars: Sundays from September 7 through October 12!

Exciting news! 🏃 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend organizers have announced that the American Association for Cancer Research Philadelphia Marathon and Dietz and Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon have officially sold out in record time! This is the earliest that the races have sold out in the marathon’s 32 year history. Congratulations to all the weekend’s participants, and to our partners. Our City looks forward to welcoming you all this Fall.

National Night Out is Philadelphia’s annual opportunity to bring neighborhoods together with a shared goal: building safer, stronger communities. On August 5, 2025, residents, Philadelphia Police officers, and community partners gathered across the city for block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, and youth-friendly activities—all centered on crime prevention and community outreach. The Philadelphia Police Department was proud to lead the way, giving neighbors a chance to meet their local officers, ask questions, and strengthen the trust that helps our city thrive.

Just taking in the sights and sounds of Rittenhouse on a Summer afternoon.😌 Where’s your favorite Summer spot in Philly?

Recruiting and appointing senior-level talent to the City of Philadelphia takes time, diligence and creativity.    We spend countless hours and days finding that talent, interviewing candidates, and then hiring what the best and brightest to lead our City.    We will continue to look for the right people for the right positions at the right moments to serve every resident in create a Safer, Cleaner and Greener Philadelphia, with Access to Economic Opportunity for All.    We are proud to welcome the following to our Administration! - Kehinde Solanke, MSW, LSW Commissioner of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services - renee chenault fattah: Executive Director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and the Philadelphia Commission on Fair Housing - Charlie Elison: Executive Director of the Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs - Donna Jackson Stephans: Interim Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)   - Greg Phillips, A.A.E.: Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - Elizabeth H. Lankenau, AICP: Director, Office of Sustainability - Cydney Irving Dasent: Chief of Children and Family Support Services in the Office of Children and Families - Mark Dodds: Deputy Director, Department of Housing and Community Development at the City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development - Leah Uko: Press Secretary, Deputy Communications Director, Mayor’s Office of Communications - Nicole Schreiner Morris, Esq.: Deputy Director, Philadelphia Office of Human Resources   Together we are #OnePhilly a United City

A trailblazer. Yesterday, The City and Creative Philadelphia honored Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander. Her excellence left a lasting societal impact because she stepped boldly through doors that – for decades – had been closed to others. Dr. Alexander — a Philadelphia native and civil rights leader — was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in Economics in the United States, at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Alexander’s extraordinary life rooted in service and justice, will be immortalized with her very own statue out in front of our Municipal Services Building – reminding everyone of the progress we’ve made, and the work that lies ahead. We want to give a heartfelt congratulations to sculptor Vinnie Bagwell, a visual narrator, who gives voices to our ancestors through her powerful storytelling, for being selected as the artist who will create Dr. Alexander’s statue. We also want to thank Dr. Rae Alexander-Minter for joining us and continuing to carry her mother’s legacy.

The City anticipates opportunities for suppliers and vendors to support the planning efforts of FIFA World Cup 26™ ⚽ Vendors interested in pursuing future opportunities are encouraged to complete the form below, which provides step-by-step instructions to help guide submissions. If an opportunity fits within a business's area of expertise, the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 team will reach out. Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is committed to working with vendors who reflect the vibrant diversity of our city. Questions? Email procurement@philadelphia2026.com. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3II7DKH