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OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES FOR WINTER Earlier this month, the City announced initial guidelines—addressing shelter and heating specifications—to support restaurants that continue to offer outdoor dining as the weather gets cooler. Learn... Read More

Update on Indoor Dining in Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia announced that indoor dining would be permitted to resume effective September 8, 2020. Indoor dining will be permitted under specific restrictions that are largely consistent with... Read More

RFP for Consultant

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support an initial planning effort in advance of a citywide historic preservation survey. The selected... Read More

Accepting Applications- Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund

The Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund offers grants or zero-interest loans to Philadelphia small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, administered by the Department of Commerce and... Read More

The Business Legislation Advisory Group

The Business Legislation Advisory Group was created to inform Philadelphia... Read More

Sandmeyer Serves

Sandmeyer Steel Company’s Sandmeyer Serves team recently had the pleasure of returning to Feast of Justice for an evening of dinner and fellowship. On June 13, 2019, we joined them... Read More

Contracting Opportunity: General Consultant Services for Rebuild’s Workforce Development Programs

This RFP solicits proposals for employer of record services to support the training experience of participants in Rebuild’s workforce development programs. The successful Applicant will be responsible for the following... Read More

Contracting Opportunity with the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, DIVISION OF AVIATION SEEKS APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AT PHL FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE GROUND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. OEO GOAL = 30-32% MBE AND/OR WBE.... Read More

L&I and Team Pennsylvania Award Grants to Prepare Students for Careers

Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Team Pennsylvania today announced that $180,000 in Career Readiness Mini-Grants has been awarded to 41 school districts across the... Read More

Boyertown Area Multi Service Wins $2,000 Tompkins VIST Bank Donation

For More Information, Contact: Ann Fioravanti afioravanti@tompkinsfinancial.com Caption: Tompkins VIST Bank and Boyertown Area Multi Service staff and members highlight the bank’s donation. BAM won the funds by popular vote... Read More