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The City of Philadelphia Jobs and Job Fairs - July and August
100's of jobs and paid service opportunities with and around the City of Philadelphia. Do you or someone you know need a job or looking for other options? The City of Philadelphia is hiring for full and part-time jobs and service opportunities.
Philly Community Baby Shower
There is always something good going on in Philly neighborhoods! From North to South Philly, West Philly, or Center City you can count on there being some celebration, music or food festival, block party or street fair. Next Saturday, July 8th is no exception — with Philly’s Community Baby Shower. Have you heard of something more sweet and special than the community welcoming our new editions and showering the parents and caregivers with love and support?
Happy Juneteenth: Food and Philly Festivities Guide 2023
Update: Original article featured in Zora Magazine. Happy Juneteenth! How are you going to spend your day? I’m not sure what you’re going to do, but I’m going to celebrate Juneteenth by eating some good food and having a quiet day of rest.
Father's Day Event Highlights and Gift Ideas All Across Philly
Happy Father’s Day! Philly is the City of Brotherly Love – and if you haven’t already bought a gift or planned something special there are tons of events and things to do on Daddy Day! I’ve listed a few and some gift ideas:
Philadelphia Water Department Issues Boil Water Advisory for West Philly - Update: Notice Ended Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Sunday, June 11, 2023 West Philly residents are advised to boil water due to a drop in water pressure - Update: The boil water advisory was lifted as of 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Target Stores Recalls 5 Million Glass Candles for Reported Cuts and Burns
Consumer safety commission announces Threshold brand glass candle recall. According to NPR and the Associated Press (AP), Target is recalling 4.9 million glass Threshold candles. The AP report says, the “Threshold-branded glass jar candles were sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including water mint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and breeze and warm cider and cinnamon, among others.”
Ozempic Weight Loss Warnings for Teens
Parents get informed about Ozempic for obesity and weight loss. Ozempic is being prescribed to teens and now the medication shortage has gotten worse since I first wrote about it in January. Now almost 6 months later, new American childhood obesity reports are recommending more medications like Ozempic and even surgery to prevent diabetic complications.
Free Philly Resources June 2023
100+ Summer Camps, Activities, city-wide food resources, and Good Neighbor Alerts from CRC, LCD, and Weavers Way Co-Op Looking for a summer camp or job for your teen — check out the City of Philadelphia’s new camp and Activity Finder or search #ItsASummerThing Click here for more info. https://bit.ly/3pU4cHd.
Philly Summer Camps, Jobs, and Activities for Your Kids, Teens and Whole Family
Summer Resources for Parents in Philly Tri-state Area. The City of Philadelphia launched its summer campaign - #ItsASummerThing and new Activity Finder that features over 100 specialized and themed summer camps and activities throughout the city at various recreation centers, public pools, etc.
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