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

Philadelphia City Council Passes Mandatory Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation

On Thursday, March 19, 2021, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed an Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill. As of Friday March 26, the bill still awaiting the Mayor’s signature. After the

Workforce COVID-19 Vaccine Planning for Employers

The City of Philadelphia recently launched the Workforce COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Form for Philadelphia-based organizations and companies that employ workers in Phase 1B or 1C. ALL construction workers fall under

City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update

The City of Philadelphia announced that it is currently in Phase 1B for its COVID-19 vaccine distribution. See the graphic above, or click HERE to read more about the City of