The OCCA is pleased to announce that the Girard Fountain and Park at 4th & Arch Streets near the Fire House is now operational and the Park & Fountain Area is open to the public during daylight hours. Since the October 2007 installation of the beautiful new Ben Franklin bust sculpted by Philadelphian, James Peniston, the Fire Department agreed to open the Park to the public once again.
» Full ArticleThe Delaware River Port Authority is advising drivers who use the Ben Franklin Bridge between 8pm and 5am there will be lane restrictions between August 25 and August 28 caused by the de-leading and painting project which is now in progress.
» Full ArticleMayor Nutter hopes the city of Philadelphia will improve it's residentiall recycling particiapation by making recycling easier and allowing all recyclables to be placed in one container city-wide.
» Full ArticleSurface preparation and painting will begin the week of July 14th.
» Full ArticleSenate Committee Places Sneak Amendment onto HB 780 Stripping Municipal Power to Regulate Billboards that will strip the rights of Local Governments to regulate Billboard Industry.