This Women's History Month we would like to honor the many women leaders in the Philadelphia event industry. We reached out to a few women leaders and asked them why diversity and inclusivity are crucial in the event industry. Vicki Landers, Founder and Executive Director of Disability Pride PA "As a disabled, queer woman in this … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Celebrating women leaders in the event industry
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2020 Contact: press@phila.gov PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia today announced new restrictions on public gatherings to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Effective immediately, gatherings of 1,000 or more people are prohibited for the next 30 days. The City strongly recommends that events with an expected attendance between 250 and 1,000 … Continue reading City Announces Further Restrictions on Public Gathering
For immediate release: 03/10/2020 Published by: Board of Health, Managing Director’s Office, Department of Public Health, Office of the Mayor, Office of Emergency Management Contact: James Garrow at James.Garrow@phila.gov or (215) 200-7901 PHILADELPHIA–The City of Philadelphia has announced that an adult resident has contracted the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is considered a presumptive positive case of … Continue reading Philadelphia Announces First Case of COVID-19 Coronavirus
PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change. STREET FESTIVALS March 7, 2020 | Erin Express STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 3800 Sansom St. 38th St. 39th St. 12:00 AM 7:00 AM Whole Road 10:00 PM March 7, 2020 | Erin … Continue reading Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for March 2020
PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change. STREET FESTIVALS February 2, 2020 | Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 1600 Washington Ave. 16th St. 17th St. 12:00 AM 7:00 PM Whole Road 8:00 PM February 8, … Continue reading Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for February 2020
Contact: Lauren Cox (Press Only) lauren.cox@phila.gov (215) 686-6210 Members of the public can contact (215) 686-3488 City Announces Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for 2020 Women’s March on Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA—The City of Philadelphia today released the road closures and parking restrictions associated with the 2020 Women’s March on Philadelphia. On Saturday, January 18, 2020, the Women’s … Continue reading Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for 2020 Women’s March
For immediate release: 11/25/2019 Published by: Managing Director’s Office, Office of Special Events Contact: Lauren Cox lauren.cox@phila.gov (215) 686-6210 Members of the public can call (215) 686-3488 City Releases Road Closures and Other Details for the 2019 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia released details today for 2019 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, scheduled to take place … Continue reading City Releases Road Closures for the 2019 Thanksgiving Day Parade
For immediate release: 11/18/2019 Published by: Managing Director’s Office, Office of Special Events Contact: Lauren Cox lauren.cox@phila.gov (215) 686-6210 Jenn Sherlock jsherlock@jennacommunications.com (609) 369-3482 Members of the Public Can Call the Office of Special Events (215) 686-3488 PHILADELPHIA — City officials released information about road closures associated with the AACR Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend today. Streets will be closed in many parts of … Continue reading City Announces Road Closures for 2019 Philadelphia Marathon
PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change. For the 2019 AACR Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend road closures, please click here. STREET FESTIVALS November 2, 2019 | Union League of Philadelphia Event STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 1400 Sansom St. Broad … Continue reading Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for November 2019
PLEASE NOTE: All road closures and no parking zones are subject to change. STREET FESTIVALS October 1, 2019 | Bethel Burial Ground Marker Installation STREET FROM TO NO PARKING START STREET CLOSURE START SIDE OF ROAD ANTICIPATED OPENING 400 Queen St. S. Lawrence St. S. Leithgow St. 12:00 AM 11:00 AM Whole Road 3:00 PM … Continue reading Tentative Road Closures and No Parking for October 2019
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