City of Philadelphia Marks All Clear COVID Response
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the City of Philadelphia announced that the City has moved to the COVID-19 Response to All Clear. In addition to dropping the vaccine mandate for
City of Philadelphia Releases 2022 Apprenticeship Guidebook
City of Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson has released her office’s second Apprenticeship Guidebook for the region. Developed with support from local unions, many of the programs featured in
Philadelphia COVID-19 Protocols Clarification for Construction Workers in Healthcare and Higher Education
On August 13, 2021, the City of Philadelphia mandated that workers in healthcare and higher education be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15. Since then, the City has shared with
City of Philadelphia and CDC Update COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the City of Philadelphia have updated their guidance for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and now recommend that fully vaccinated individuals wear
City of Philadelphia Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors
COVID-19 infections are on the rise, largely due to the Delta variant. In Philadelphia, hospitalizations of children infected with COVID-19 are increasing. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Health now
Bid Opportunity: Benjamin Franklin Parkway Property
PIDC, on behalf of the City and PAID, released an exciting RFQ opportunity soliciting interest in redeveloping the architecturally and historically significant, nearly 250,000 square-foot building, formerly known as the
Philadelphia Lifts Mask Requirement for Vaccinated Construction Workers
As of Friday, June 11, 2021, the City of Philadelphia no longer requires mask-wearing for vaccinated people in most indoor settings; outdoor mask wearing requirements have already been lifted in
City of Philadelphia Labor Fridays: Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region
City of Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson is spotlighting apprenticeship opportunities for Philadelphians. During Gilmore Richardson’s “Conversations with the Councilmember” series, different union representatives discuss apprenticeship programs and encourage
Fully Vaccinated Philadelphians Don’t Need Masks Outdoors
Beginning Friday, May 21, 2021, fully vaccinated people do not require masks outdoors in the City of Philadelphia. Masks, however, are still required indoors. Unvaccinated or not-yet-fully-vaccinated individuals should still
UPDATE: Philadelphia Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed an Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill on Thursday, March 19, 2021. The Mayor signed the bill on March 29, 2021 and the City has released