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For all media inquiries, please contact the Mayor’s Office of Communications at press@phila.gov. View our latest press releases below.

January 2020

Philly’s homeless services success story continues as PIT Count begins

December 2019

Data shows America’s opioid crisis fueling increase in homeless deaths 

September 2019

ICYMI: Billy Penn Highlights City’s Shared Public Spaces Program

July 2019

Mayor, City Officials Issue Statements, Urge Comments on Draft HUD Rule

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