In response to rising COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia, the City and Department of Public Health have announced changes to restrictions on businesses, events and gatherings, and other activities to help flatten the epidemic curve, prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed, and reduce the number of COVID-19 deaths. The new “Safer at Home” restrictions are effective November 20, 2020 through January 1, 2021.
Philadelphia’s Quarterly Labor Market Report
September 26, 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, Philadelphia’s labor market showed signs of cooling, with the city’s unemployment rate rising to 5.7%, significantly higher than the
