Community Impact Committee
Meetings: Every 3rd Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm virtually with on Zoom. Teams will meet as project or programs demands.
Community Impact Committee
Meetings: Every 3rd Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm virtually with on Zoom. Teams will meet as project or programs demands.
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 7
Wednesday, May 6 th at 10am – 4pm: Public Testimony
Northwest Neighbors Affordability Meeting
Join your neighbors and members of POWER Interfaith for a conversation about the rising affordability crisis in our community and how we can take action together.
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 7
Monday, May 4th at 10am: Health & Behavioral Health • Department of Public Health • Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disAbility Services
Monday, May 4 th at 1pm: District Attorney • District Attorney
Mt. Airy Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 11am to 5pm
Rain date: Sunday, May 3rd
6400 Block of Germantown Ave. (Between Jphnson and Upsal Streets)
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 6
Wednesday, April 29th at 10am: Planning and Housing • Planning & Development
Wednesday, April 29th at 1pm: Economic Development • Commerce
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 6
Tuesday, April 28th at 10am: Public Safety & Justice (Legal System) • Law Department • Defender Association
Tuesday, April 28th at 1pm: Public Safety & Justice (Legal System) • First Judicial District • Sheriff’s Office
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 5
Wednesday, April 22nd at 10am: Education • School District of Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 22nd at 1pm: Education • Public Testimony
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 5
Tuesday, April 21st at 10am: Tax Bills and OPA • Tax Bills • Office of Property Assessment (OPA)
Tuesday, April 21st at 1pm: Public Testimony – Tax Bills • Public Testimony
Community Impact Committee
Meetings: Every 3rd Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm virtually with on Zoom. Teams will meet as project or programs demands.
POWER Interfaith will offer an overview of who we are as a multiracial, citywide movement for justice, including highlights from our Philadelphia Affordability Campaign and our newly released 2026 Affordability Crisis Report. We’ll also share opportunities for deeper engagement, including the upcoming May Day “Workers Over Billionaires” action led by the AFL‑CIO, which POWER congregations across the city are joining. I’m happy to answer any questions attendees may have about our work and ways to get involved.
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 5
Monday, April 20th at 10am: Managing Director’s Office • Managing Director’s Office (MDO) – This includes the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS)
Monday, April 20th at 1pm: Homeless Services • Office of Homeless Services
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 4
Wednesday, April 15th: Transportation • SEPTA
Wednesday, April 15th at 1pm: Arts, Culture & Energy • Mural Arts • Philadelphia Energy Authority
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 4
Tuesday, April 14th at 10am: Public Safety • Police Department • Office of Public Safety
Tuesday, April 14th at 1pm: Public Safety • Fire Department • Prisons
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 3
Wednesday, April 8th at 10am: Transportation & Infrastructure • Water Department • Aviation
Wednesday, April 8th at 1pm: Public Safety & Quality of Life • Licenses & Inspections o Quality of Life o Inspections, Safety, and Compliance
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 3
Tuesday, April 7th at 10am: Clean & Green • Sanitation • Office of Clean and Green
Tuesday, April 7th at 1pm: Streets • Streets Department
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 2
Wednesday, April 1 st at 10am: Children, Families & Human Services • Department of Human Services • Mayor’s Office of Education
Wednesday, April 1st at 1pm: Parks & Libraries • Parks and Recreation • Free Library of Philadelphia
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing - Week 2
Tuesday, March 31st at 10am: Administrative & Government Operations • Chief Administrative Office • Office of Human Resources • Office of Innovation & Technology
Tuesday, March 31st at 1pm: Administrative & Government Operations • Public Property • Fleet
What Does Diversity Mean to Our Community Now?
How does Mt. Airy's rich history of diversity and activism prepare us for the current moment? Please join our Mt. Airy Learning Tree workshop to learn with and connect with your neighbors!
This workshop will be facilitated by a team of educators and organizers, including Linda Bell of East Mt. Airy Neighbors, Janice Lion, MSS, Christina Jackson, Ph.D., Lis Bass, Ph.D., and Sukey Blanc, Ph.D.
March 21 & March 28
3PM to 5PM
United Lutheran Seminary 5301 Germantown Avenue
COURSE: 26WTW02
Overnight Catenary Wire Relocation Continues For Chestnut Hill East Station
As part of the ongoing Chestnut Hill East Station Reconstruction Project, SEPTA’s wire train along with personnel from SEPTA’s Power Department will be on site overnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of March to relocate catenary wires from the existing structures to the new ones. Note: Weather and other unforeseen circumstances have prevented crews from completing this work.
Since this work must be scheduled when trains are not arriving or departing from the station, nearby neighbors can expect some level of construction noise, including the wire train’s diesel engine and flood lighting that will be required to perform the scope of work.
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing
Wednesday, March 25 th 10am - 4pm: Finance • Department of Finance • Department of Revenue • City Treasurer & Sinking Fund • Board of Pensions • Please note that Revenue Adjustment bills will now be heard on April 21, 2026.
Overnight Catenary Wire Relocation Continues For Chestnut Hill East Station
As part of the ongoing Chestnut Hill East Station Reconstruction Project, SEPTA’s wire train along with personnel from SEPTA’s Power Department will be on site overnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of March to relocate catenary wires from the existing structures to the new ones. Note: Weather and other unforeseen circumstances have prevented crews from completing this work.
Since this work must be scheduled when trains are not arriving or departing from the station, nearby neighbors can expect some level of construction noise, including the wire train’s diesel engine and flood lighting that will be required to perform the scope of work.
City Council FY27 Budget Hearing
Tuesday, March 24 th 10am – 4pm: Five-Year Plan & Capital Program • Five-Year Plan • Capital Program • Please note that the Mayor’s Office and Labor will also be available for questions on their budgets and will submit budget testimony.
Protecting Our Schools from ICI
NW Public School Families Coalition invites you for a community gathering and training, in collaboration with parents, teachers and community members from NW No ICE Schools Committee, focused on supporting and protecting our public school communities from ICE. Register here!
When: Sunday March 22nd from 2-4pm
Where: Church in Germantown (address provided upon registration)
Who should attend: Northwest public school caregivers, staff, and administrators who are ready to learn and take action to help keep their school communities safe.*
What to expect:
Basic Know Your Rights training
Overview of School District of Philadelphia school safety policies
Information on how to build a school-based “Sanctuary Team”
Opportunity to learn from and connect with with caregivers and teachers organizing in Northwest Philadelphia
Childcare Available: Childcare will be available, courtesy of the Philly Childcare Collective; we invite you to read about their values and polices here.
We hope you can join us in this time of learning together and connecting as school communities from across the Northwest.
What Does Diversity Mean to Our Community Now?
How does Mt. Airy's rich history of diversity and activism prepare us for the current moment? Please join our Mt. Airy Learning Tree workshop to learn with and connect with your neighbors!
This workshop will be facilitated by a team of educators and organizers, including Linda Bell of East Mt. Airy Neighbors, Janice Lion, MSS, Christina Jackson, Ph.D., Lis Bass, Ph.D., and Sukey Blanc, Ph.D.
March 21 & March 28
3PM to 5PM
United Lutheran Seminary 5301 Germantown Avenue
COURSE: 26WTW02
Overnight Catenary Wire Relocation Continues For Chestnut Hill East Station
As part of the ongoing Chestnut Hill East Station Reconstruction Project, SEPTA’s wire train along with personnel from SEPTA’s Power Department will be on site overnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of March to relocate catenary wires from the existing structures to the new ones. Note: Weather and other unforeseen circumstances have prevented crews from completing this work.
Since this work must be scheduled when trains are not arriving or departing from the station, nearby neighbors can expect some level of construction noise, including the wire train’s diesel engine and flood lighting that will be required to perform the scope of work.
Overnight Catenary Wire Relocation Continues For Chestnut Hill East Station
As part of the ongoing Chestnut Hill East Station Reconstruction Project, SEPTA’s wire train along with personnel from SEPTA’s Power Department will be on site overnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of March to relocate catenary wires from the existing structures to the new ones. Note: Weather and other unforeseen circumstances have prevented crews from completing this work.
Since this work must be scheduled when trains are not arriving or departing from the station, nearby neighbors can expect some level of construction noise, including the wire train’s diesel engine and flood lighting that will be required to perform the scope of work.
Community Impact Committee
Meetings: Every 3rd Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm virtually with on Zoom. Teams will meet as project or programs demands.
Overnight Catenary Wire Relocation Continues For Chestnut Hill East Station
As part of the ongoing Chestnut Hill East Station Reconstruction Project, SEPTA’s wire train along with personnel from SEPTA’s Power Department will be on site overnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of March to relocate catenary wires from the existing structures to the new ones. Note: Weather and other unforeseen circumstances have prevented crews from completing this work.
Since this work must be scheduled when trains are not arriving or departing from the station, nearby neighbors can expect some level of construction noise, including the wire train’s diesel engine and flood lighting that will be required to perform the scope of work.