The Philadelphia Water Department filed Advance Notices with City Council and the Rate Board on February 18, 2025, of proposed changes to (1) its general rates and charges effective 9/1/2025 and 9/1/2026 (2025 General Rate Proceeding) and (2) its Tiered Assistance Program Rate Rider Surcharge rates effective 9/1/2025 (2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding), per the Board’s Regulations.

The Notices, with proposed changes and supporting documentation, are posted with their respective proceedings on the Board’s Rate Proceedings page, which will show all filings in each proceeding. Public and technical hearings, as well as Board meetings, will be listed on the Board’s Meetings & Hearings page. The Board will determine the rates in July 2025.

Anyone affected by the proposed rates may become a Participant in either rate proceeding by registering with the Board by April 7 at WaterRateBoard@phila.gov or c/o City of Philadelphia Law Department, 1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

As Public Advocate, Community Legal Services represents the interests of individual customers and small businesses, and offers free resources to support public input, including help for people who may have difficulty participating in hearings (virtual or otherwise). Email publicadvocate@clsphila.org or call 215-227-9988 for information or assistance.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will close certain parks from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily from December 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. The expanded curfew hours will take place at these parks:

Bartram’s Garden
East Fairmount Park
Cobbs Creek Park
FDR Park
Pennypack Park
Tacony Creek Park
West Fairmount Park 
Wissahickon Valley Park 

All trails, parking lots, and other areas in these parks will be closed to all pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian, and vehicular traffic. The expanded closing hours are being implemented to ensure public safety while deer control activities are being conducted in these parks.

eCLIPSE will be out of service from Wednesday, March 12th, at 10:00 p.m. through Thursday, March 13th, at 3:00 a.m. for required maintenance.

L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker wants everyone to have access to economic opportunity. That’s why she signed the PHL Open for Business Executive Order, asking all City departments to streamline and simplify the experience of doing business with and in the city, driving inclusive growth for all.

Great news! In support of this, the Department of Commerce announces the launch of the Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund (“the Fund”), a $5 million investment designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses and entrepreneurs across the city. We are developing a model within City government to keep empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening Philadelphia’s economy.

To be notified when the Expression of Interest form for the Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund is available, click here.