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1301 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA, 19122
United States

215-427-3463

Neighborhood help desk and catalyst for community engagement & action in the South Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia

The SKCP Blog

Reopening guidance

South Kensington Community Partners

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Philadelphians are working hard to turn back COVID-19, and they are succeeding. Because of physical-distancing actions and the stay-at-home order, as of mid-May 2020, daily COVID-19 case counts had fallen to about half those of mid-April and were still declining. However, COVID-19 will not be eradicated from the region for many months at least, and if Philadelphians simply resume their previous activities now, the epidemic will resurge. At the same time, the physical distancing actions and stay-at-home instructions have caused significant business and job losses. Soon, Philadelphia residents and workers will restart economic and physical activities, but they must do so safely—that is, in a way that prevents the virus from spreading from person to person. Everyone must take precautions consistently to protect not only themselves, but also their family members, friends, colleagues, and everyone else.


The precautions will vary by the activity and setting, click here for general Safety Checklist.

Resuming Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia

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Restaurants that have patio areas on their properties or already have sidewalk café licenses will be able to offer outdoor seating starting Friday, June 12, as long as they follow COVID-19 safety precautions and have current, valid restaurant licenses.
New outdoor dining registration forms will be available online by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12 and the City will begin review of sidewalk café applications on Monday, June 15.
Businesses without existing permits, and those who wish to expand their existing outdoor dining footprint, are encouraged to apply for our new outdoor dining options. Registration and approval is required for new or expanded outdoor dining prior to opening.

Keeping Philadelphians safe while dining outside
Regardless of which outdoor dining option businesses choose, they will have to follow existing social distancing and public safety measures, as outlined in guidance by the Department of Public Health for restaurants and the specific guidance for outdoor dining.
More details here.