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MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Two winning tickets sold in Allegheny County and Philadelphia split a $325,000 Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, January 22, drawing.rnrnEach ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn, 14-18-20-30-35, to each win $162,500, less applicable tax withholding. The winning tickets were sold by:rnrnKuhn's Market, 2820 Gracey Way, Coraopolis, Allegheny County;rnReen's Delicatessen, 12319 Academy Road, Philadelphia.rnThe prizes must be claimed and the tickets validated before the winners can be identified. Cash 5 winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.rnrnThe Lottery encourages each holder of a jackpot-winning ticket to sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at any of Lottery's seven area offices or at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County.rnrnClaims may be filed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at area offices and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at headquarters.rnrnMore than 39,100 other Cash 5 tickets won prizes of various amounts in the drawing, producing "Winners, winners – everywhere!" Players should check every ticket, every time. Lower-tier prizes may be claimed at Lottery retailers.rnrnIn Allegheny County, the Pennsylvania Lottery awarded more than $326.9 million in prizes to winners and provided more than $144.3 million to programs that benefit older residents during the 2014-15 fiscal year. In Philadelphia County, the Lottery awarded more than $287.6 million in prizes and contributed more than $307.3 million to programs serving the county's older residents.rnrnHow to play Cash 5: To play Cash 5, players pay $1 and select five numbers from 1 to 43. Players may select their own numbers using a Cash 5 playslip, or they may opt for computer-selected quick picks. Players must match all five numbers drawn to win the jackpot. Players also win prizes for matching two, three or four winning numbers. Cash 5 drawings are held seven nights a week, and tickets can be purchased up to seven draws (one week) in advance. Odds of winning the jackpot prize are 1-in-962,598; the overall odds of winning any prize are about 1-in-10.5.rnrnAbout the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception in 1971, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $25.8 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free transit and reduced-fare shared rides; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term living services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state.rnrnThe Pennsylvania Lottery reminds players to check every ticket, every time. Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. For help with a gambling problem, call 1-800-848-1880.rnrnFor drawings results, winning numbers, winners' stories and to subscribe to the Lottery's RSS news feed, visit www.palottery.com. Like us on Facebook at or follow us at www.twitter.com/palottery. rnrnMEDIA CONTACT: Lottery Public Relations, 717-702-8008rnrn rnrnSOURCE Pennsylvania LotteryrnrnrnrnRELATED LINKSrnhttp://www.palottery.comrnMore by this SourcernrnCash 5 Jackpot of $600,000 Won in PhiladelphiarnFeb 02, 2016, 09:45 ETrnMatch 6 Jackpot Ticket Worth $500,000 Sold in Montgomery Co.rnFeb 02, 2016, 09:43 ETrn$112 Million Powerball Jackpot Not a Record, But Still a Life-ChangerrnFeb 01, 2016, 12:38 ETrnView all news by Pennsylvania LotteryrnJournalists and BloggersrnrnrnrnVisit PR Newswire for Journalists, our free resources for releases, photos and customized feeds. You can also send a free ProfNet request for experts.

OnlineSchoolsCenter.com Releases List of the Best Online Master's in Computer Science Schools for 2016rnrnNASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — OnlineSchoolsCenter.com has recently released their list of the Top 15 Online Master's in Computer Science, a detailed catalogue of the most outstanding online graduate programs available to computer science students.rnrnYou may view the list, along with a description of the benefits of each institution and course flexibility by clicking the link below:rnrnhttp://www.onlineschoolscenter.com/top-15-online-masters-in-computer-science/rnrnThere are innumerable advantages to earning a degree in computer science online. Not only does an online curriculum give students the flexibility to continue personal and professional lives uninterrupted, it gives these students the applicability to focus their coursework toward a current career. Computer science draws from many departments and colleges, giving students a solid understanding of mathematics, physics, software architecture, data mining, and much more!rnrnThe institutions included on the list were chosen due to their esteemed faculty, student reviews, 100% online availability, and the level of instruction. Grad students have a multitude of specialization and concentration areas from which to choose, and there are also incredibly focused general areas of instruction as well.rnrnAccording to lead researcher and writer, Rowan Jones, "Computer science professionals create some of the most outstanding pieces of technology that everyday individuals have come to depend on. They are some of the closest people to magicians that work in a practical field with many relevant areas of knowledge, who are architects of brilliantly innovative technologies."rnrnBelow we have listed the schools that have made the Top 15 Online Master's in Computer Science:rnrnGeorgia Southern University – Statesboro, GArnVirginia Polytechnic Institute – Blacksburg, VArnStanford University – Stanford, CArnEast Carolina University – Greenville, NCrnJohns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MDrnDrexel University – Philadelphia, PArnUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Champaign, ILrnColorado State University – Fort Collins, COrnWest Virginia University – Morgantown, WVrnUniversity of Southern California – Los Angeles, CArnBrandeis University – Waltham, MArnColorado Technical University – Colorado Springs, COrnNova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FLrnUniversity of Louisville – Louisville, KYrnNorth Carolina State University – Raleigh, NCrnContact: rnRowan Jones rnEmail rnCell: (931) 636-4286rnrnSOURCE OnlineSchoolsCenter.com

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rnPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (PRWEB) JANUARY 26, 2016rnrnThe University of Pennsylvania announced that student team Fermento won the $10,000 Grand Prize of the 2016 Y-Prize Competition, which includes rights to commercialize their application of Penn-owned biomedical engineering technology. The prize was awarded on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus at the fourth annual Y-Prize Grand Finale on January 25, 2016.rnrnThe winning proposal would speed up the fermentation process in beer production by up to 9 times while maintaining alcohol quality and composition at an industrial scale, leading to substantial cost reductions. The Fermento team, consisting of Alexander David, Shashwata Narain, and Siddharth Shah, students in the Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, selected microfluidic fabrication technology developed by Dr. David Issadore’s lab as the basis for a technological solution to this problem.rnrnThe team proposes using the microfluidics technology to accelerate the rate at which yeast converts sugar to alcohol by 70%, accomplished by increasing the surface area of liquid sugars exposed to the yeast. This process typically takes up to three weeks in a standard batch reactor setting, making it the longest step in the $520 billion global industry’s production process.rnrnThis is not the first entrepreneurial venture for team members Siddharth Shah and Shashwata Narain. The former is the founder and CEO of two startups, in Dubai and in India, in the financial services and ecommerce industries respectively, and the latter has worked in product development at a logistics technology startup in India. They have also entered their winning idea in the Wharton Business Plan Competition. Their advisors include executives at MillerCoors, Anheuser Busch InBev, Biocon India, and Heineken.rnrnFermento went head-to-head against two other teams at the Grand Finale with ten-minute presentations followed by questions from a panel of judges. The panel consisted of biotechnology experts and venture capitalists who evaluated the market potential and technical feasibility of each pitch.rnrnCo-sponsored by Penn Engineering, the Mack Institute for Innovation Management, Wharton Entrepreneurship, and Penn Center for Innovation, the Y-Prize is a cross-disciplinary competition in which student teams propose innovative commercial applications for technology invented by University of Pennsylvania researchers. In its fourth year, the focal technology was biomedical engineering technology developed by researchers at The Penn Image Computing and Science Laboratory, the Penn Center for Neuroengineering & Therapeutics, and the Issadore Lab. Current Penn Engineering Dean Vijay Kumar co-founded the competition in 2012 with David Hsu, Richard A. Sapp Professor at the Wharton School, and Mark Yim, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (PRWEB) JANUARY 25, 2016rnrnServiceWhale, Inc., the only online marketplace for major home improvement projects, released new survey information today, revealing consumers have difficulty finding and connecting with a trusted contractor when shopping for a major home improvement project (over $1,000, multiple days of work, etc.). ServiceWhale’s survey shows that in its entirety, the process homeowners face when shopping for home improvement projects is slow, outdated and complicated from initial inquiry to completion.rnrnOf the 210 homeowners surveyed, the number one concern when initiating a major home improvement project was that they “are not sure that they can afford to do the job at this time (29%).”rnrn“To even get an idea of the price for a major home improvement project, the homeowner must take a number of initial steps,” said Dmitri Saveliev, founder and CEO of ServiceWhale. “In today’s fast-pasted world, where consumers can purchase almost anything with the click of a button, the home improvement industry is old and outdated.”rnrnIn addition to affordability, respondents were concerned with: rn “I fear of getting ripped-off by a contractor I don’t know” (13%)rn “I haven’t found the time to research contractors” (12%)rn “I really don’t know how to go about finding a good contractor” (10%)rn “I think the quotes I have are too high/I am looking for better quotes” (10%)rn “I haven’t found time to schedule contractors to provide on-site estimates” (7%)rn “No one I know has been able to recommend a contractor to do the work” (6%)rn “I just don’t like any of the contractors I have found/heard about/researched” (5%)rn “I cannot find a contractor that is available at this time to do the work” (3%)rnrn“The results of our most recent survey show evidence that homeowners use a convoluted, outdated process to shop for major home improvement projects,” said Saveliev. “ServiceWhale provides homeowners with an all-encompassing, online marketplace experience that allows them to thoroughly shop for the contractors and services that best suits their needs and budget.”rnrnTo get a better understanding of the home improvement process, ServiceWhale asked participants to rank, on a scale of 1-10, the importance of the sources they would consult when looking to hire a contractor (10 being the most important and one being the least important). According to respondent’s, personal familiarity, or that of a close friend or neighbor were preferred.rnrn “Use a contractor you have used in the past” had a mean of 8.2rn “Ask a friend, neighbor or family member to recommend a contractor” had a mean of 7.9rn “Call Someone you know who is in the construction industry for advice/referrals” had a mean of 7.87rnrnResearching an online review listings and rating sites was the next most common source of consultation (average mean of 7.63). “Online review listing/rating websites” was consistently very high among 30-55 year olds. Less so for 22-29 year old respondents and those older than 56, who generally ranked this source between 6 and 9.rnrnRespondents were also asked if they, or someone close to them, had negative experiences when working with a contractor. The number one issue cited was that contractors “never returned my initial call/inquiry” (47%). In addition to not responding, three of the top five negative experiences reported related to difficulties with the estimating process:rnrn “Estimate was significantly higher than other quotes” (28%)rn “Failed to provide an estimate after speaking with me” (25%)rn “Would take too long before coming to do the estimate (put-off site visit for weeks/months)” (23%)rnrnAdditionally, 15% of respondents felt estimates did not include critical job details or included incorrect information. Twelve percent complained that contractors failed to respond to questions about their quotes, and 11% said they could not find a mutually convenient time to see the job for estimating purposes. Other problems consumers had during the estimating process included estimate details (15% of respondents felt estimates did not include critical job details), follow-up questions (12% complained that contractors failed to respond to questions about their quotes), and scheduling in home visits (11% said they could not find a mutually convenient time to see the job for estimating purposes).rnrn“It is obvious that the process in which homeowners shop for major home improvement projects is broken,” said Saveliev. “ServiceWhale is providing those homeowners with a proven experience that eases the concerns that are ingrained within the home improvement industry.”rnAbout ServiceWhale, Inc. rnrnServiceWhale, Inc. is the only online marketplace for consumers to shop for and buy major home improvement projects. Through ServiceWhale’s patent-pending quoting technology, contractors simplify their estimating process by pre-loading pricing for the services they offer, and consumers receive instantaneous custom prices with no risk or requirement to proceed. ServiceWhale also offers MyServiceWhale, a subscription-based white label solution that allows contractors to instantly generate quotes directly from their own website by simply installing a widget. For more information or to book your project, please visit ServiceWhale.

For Immediate Release: January 29, 2016rnContact: Mike Dunn, 215-686-6210, Mike.Dunn@phila.govrn rnrnNOTE NEW START TIME: 11:30AMrnrn rnrnCITY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM $100 MILLION OF UNCLAIMED FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITrnrn rnrnMayor Kenney outlines campaign vision and outreach activitiesrnat Press Conference on January 29rn rnrnWhen: Friday, January 29, 2016 • 11:30 AM – NOONrnWhere: City Hall, Mayor’s Reception Room (2nd Floor, Room 202) 1401 JFK Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107rnrnWhat: Official media launch of the City of Philadelphia’s aggressive awareness and support campaign to help tens-of-thousands of Philadelphia residents apply for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).rnrnThe Philadelphia Department of Revenue estimates that 40,000 City residents who are eligible don’t apply for Federal EITC, leaving nearly $100 million in tax credits unclaimed.rnrnThe outreach campaign, “You Earned It,” aims to make these residents aware of the opportunity, as well as to eliminate other barriers that often deter people from filing for the EITC.rnrnThe campaign offers EITC information in multiple languages and connects Philadelphians to free tax preparation services by IRS-certified preparers, available in 28 locations throughout Philadelphia for eligible taxpayers.rnrnEvent Highlights:rn • Mayor Jim Kenney: Overview of campaign and why it is needed in the City of Philadelphiarn• Frank Breslin, Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Revenue: Description of eligibility requirements and potential refunds availablernrnAllan Domb, Councilman at Large; Representatives from the Campaign for Working Families and Pathways: Outline of locations and preparations needed for Philadelphians to receive tax filing services through the “You Earned It” campaignrn• Q&ArnAdditional Information: More information on the campaign and a list of locations offering free tax preparation services through are available at www.YouEarnedItPhilly.com

For Immediate Release: January 27, 2016rnContact: Lauren Hitt, 215-686-6210, Press@phila.govrnrn rnrnCity Announces Preparations for Democratic National Conventionrnrn rnrnPHILADELPHIA— With the City of Philadelphia less than six months away from hosting the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Convention Chair Gov. Ed Rendell and Honorary Co-Chair Mayor Jim Kenney wrote a joint op-ed that was published in Wednesday morning’s Inquirer, outlining different ways for city residents to enjoy and participate in the Convention festivities. The text is as follows:rn“This is a great opportunity to show off all Philadelphia has to offer, and the more Philadelphians are excited about it, the more welcoming and fun the event will be for visitors and residents alike.rnrnThe convention will open on July 25 at the Wells Fargo Center, and for the next four days, all eyes will be on our city. The event will convene in South Philly until July 28, when the Democratic candidate for president will accept the nomination in front of 50,000 guests, including delegates from all states and U.S. territories, conventioneers from Fortune 500 companies, and 20,000 members of the national and international media. And while luminaries and presidents past, present, and future will be the stars of the event, it is unquestionably Philadelphia’s time to shine – and to have some fun too.rnrnThe Host Committee is planning a series of events and activities, such as street festivals, tours around town, and more, throughout the summer for residents and visitors to take part in the convention buzz and festivities. And the very successful PoliticalFest, a popular interactive exhibit about the road to the presidency and the political process, first created in 2000, will be returning for the convention this year.rnrnAnother way for Philadelphians from all corners of the city to feel a part of the convention experience is by volunteering. In the next few weeks, we will be rolling out an effort to recruit as many as 10,000 volunteers who will help with a variety of tasks leading up to and during the event. We have already received a tremendous response from the community, with approximately 7,000 individuals registered in our volunteer database to date. We are excited to see that number continue to grow.rnrnNot only will this be a fun event, but it will also be a safe one, thanks to our strong partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department and state and federal law enforcement. We are grateful for the efforts of members of Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration during the bid phase to host the event, as well as their help planning for the preparation of the convention.rnrnMany of us remember the success of the 2000 Republican National Convention. The city continues to reap the benefits of that experience – in tourism, economic development, and beyond. And we’re working hard to make sure it does so again.rnrnWe are even going a step further by creating a vendor directory to help convention planners find suppliers and services for their needs locally. As of this week, more than 1,700 businesses and suppliers have registered to be part of the directory, nearly 50 percent of which are based in the Philadelphia region and 31 percent of which are from underrepresented groups. Our goal is to ensure that people and businesses from all sectors of our community – including minorities, women, LGBT, veterans, and the disabled – have a chance to get involved in the convention and related events that will take place during that week.rnrnSo start the clock. We’re only 180 days away from receiving worldwide attention, and we can’t do this without you. The convention will be the biggest party in town, and we need Philadelphians from across the city to help us host it.”

AGL Resources, PSE&G, PECO and other corporate and private fleet owners offer surplus vehicles and equipment to the general public through JJ Kane Auctioneers in Plymouth Meeting on Saturday, January 30th 2016. More than 660 used cars, vans, chippers, pickup trucks and construction equipment will sell with no reserve!rn

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rnPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA (PRWEB) JANUARY 21, 2016rnrnThe auction is located at Danella Line Services Yard, 1402 Conshohocken Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462, just off Exit 18 of I-476, Saturday, January 30th. Bidders can participate in person or online. Items are available for public inspection on Friday January 29th, 8a.m.-4 p.m. and also beginning at 7:00 a.m. on auction day. Several times each year retiring autos and equipment are offered for sale to the general public at this auction.rnrnJJ Kane auctions are unreserved. That means that everything sells to the highest bidder, regardless of price. Owners are not allowed to bid on equipment they have consigned to the auction.

CITY OF PHILADELPHIArnMAYOR’S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONSrnFor Immediate Release: January 27, 2016rnrnContact: Mike Dunn, 215-686-6210, Mike.Dunn@phila.govrnrnCITY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM $100 MILLION OF UNCLAIMED FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITrnrnMayor Kenney outlines campaign vision and outreach activitiesrnrnat Press Conference on January 29rnrnWhen: Friday, January 29, 2016 • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AMrnrnWhere: City Hall, Mayor’s Reception Room (2^nd Floor, Room 202) 1401 JFK Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107rnrnWhat: Official media launch of the City of Philadelphia’s aggressive awareness and support campaign to help tens-of-thousands of Philadelphia residents apply for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).rnrnThe Philadelphia Department of Revenue estimates that 40,000 City residents who are eligible don’t apply for Federal EITC, leaving nearly $100 million in tax credits unclaimed.rnrnThe outreach campaign, “You Earned It,” aims to make these residents aware of the opportunity, as well as to eliminate other barriers that often deter people from filing for the EITC.rnrnThe campaign offers EITC information in multiple languages and connects Philadelphians to free tax preparation services by IRS-certified preparers, available in 28 locations throughout Philadelphia for eligible taxpayers.rnrnEvent Highlights:rnrnMayor Jim Kenney: Overview of campaign and why it is needed in the City of PhiladelphiarnFrank Breslin, Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Revenue: Description of eligibility requirements and potential refunds availablernAllan Domb, Councilman at Large; Representatives from the Campaign for Working Families and Pathways: Outline of locations and preparations needed for Philadelphians to receive tax filing services through the “You Earned It” campaignrnQ&ArnAdditional Information: More information on the campaign and a list of locations offering free tax preparation services through are available at www.YouEarnedItPhilly.com (http://www.youearneditphilly.com/)

Lunar New YearrnrnCome celebrate the Year of the Monkey at Independence Seaport Museum’s Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 6. Explore Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese traditions while enjoying a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment.rn All activities are included with Museum admission from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission for members. rnrn-Play Yut, a traditional Korean board gamernrn-Make colorful Chinese lanternsrnrn-Build your own Japanese Luck Cat out of modeling clay for good luck rnrn-Design a Vietnamese dragon maskrnrn-Watch a dance performance by the Penn Chinese Dancers rnrn-Listen to Chinese storytellingrnrn-Try your hand at calligraphyrnrn-Watch a martial arts demonstration presented by Zhang Sahrnrn-Sample Asian cuisine prepared by student chefs from the Philadelphia JNA Institute of Culinary ArtsrnrnrnrnSchedule of Events:rnrn11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cultural activities, calligraphy and food samplingrnrn11 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m. Martial arts demonstrations rnrn11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Chinese storytelling sessions in the Underwater Galleryrnrn1 p.m. Penn Chinese dancers perform in the Panoramic Theater

CITY OF PHILADELPHIArnMAYOR’S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONSrnrnFor Immediate Release: January 25, 2016rnContact: Lauren Hitt, 267-438-7976, Lauren.Hitt@phila.govrnrnCity Provides Update on Blizzard Clean-uprnrn PHILADELPHIA – Early Monday afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney, Managing Director Mike DiBerardinis, Director of Emergency Management Samantha Phillips, Deputy Managing Director for Infrastructure and Transportation Clarena Tolson, SEPTA General Manager Jeff Knueppel and Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority Vince Fennerty provided their fifth update on the weekend’s emergency response and continuing blizzard clean-up efforts.rnrnPhillips noted that “given the intensity of the storm, the City’s Emergency Operations Center had a very successful response.” Despite receiving the fourth greatest snow accumulation in the City’s history, no major incidents occurred and power outages were minimal. The City did not close early on Friday and opened on time Monday morning. Trash and recycling collection will resume Tuesday, January 26. To date, 1,800 miles of road have been plowed, and 10,000 tons of salt have been used. The Streets Department is working with twelve other departments and agencies to plow the streets. Collectively, they are at full deployment with approximately 400 plows and 600 personnel on the roads.rnrnEnd of Snow Emergency & Deactivation of EOCrnrnAt 2 PM on Sunday, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was deactivated. While the snow response and recovery operations are still ongoing, they no longer require the centralized interagency coordination provided by the City’s EOC. Instead, the Office of Emergency Management’s 24-hour Regional Integration Center will resume monitoring city-wide events and snow removal operations to assist with interagency coordination.rnrnAt 10 PM Sunday evening, the City’s Snow Emergency was officially lifted. As a reminder, the Snow Emergency was extended through Sunday to assist with plowing operations. For citizens, the end of a Snow Emergency means that cars can once again be parked on Snow Emergency routes. Cars left on Snow Emergency Routes between Friday and Sunday evenings were likely relocated. Residents can call 215-686-SNOW to find their relocated car.rnrnEmergency ResponsernrnThe blizzard created the fourth greatest snow accumulation in the City’s history and, accordingly, required full activation of the EOC from 8 AM on Saturday to 2 PM on Sunday. During that time, 1,600 City workers reported for duty. The Police and Fire departments responded to 23,293 calls from Friday through Sunday. One-hundred-and-two homeless individuals were provided with supportive service outreach and over 2,000 individuals were housed in the shelter system. The city’s non-emergency call response center, 311, stayed open for extended hours and has answered 9,000 calls since Friday, lessening the burden placed on City Emergency Response Centers.rnrnPlowing and Snow Removal OperationsrnrnWhile the Snow Emergency has been lifted, snow removal efforts remain ongoing. To date, 1,800 miles of road have been plowed, and 10,000 tons of salt have been used. The Streets Department is working with twelve other departments and agencies to plow the streets. They are at full deployment with approximately 400 plows and 600 personnel on the roads.rnrnAs the City’s primary roads are generally passable, secondary, tertiary and residential roads will be the main focus of current plowing efforts. All thorough-fares are expected to be passable by the end of the day on Wednesday.rnrnAll non-emergency calls regarding snowplowing and salting operations should be directed to 311.rnrnResidents can expedite the plowing process by taking the following steps:rnrnResidents should not park their cars too far from curbs or too close to corners of their blocks, as it makes it difficult for snow removal equipment to navigate the streets.rnProperty owners should not shovel or toss snow into the street, as they’re clearing their walks.\rnResidents are also asked to clear snow and ice away from storm drains on their blocks to allow melting snow to flow directly down the drains. This will help prevent icy road conditions. With weather outlook of temperatures in the 40s in days following the storm, clearing snow and ice away from drains as conditions will be higher for flooding when large amounts of snow melt quickly.rnParking During Clean-up EffortsrnrnIn response to the ongoing clean up, the PPA will not be enforcing meter and kiosk parking violations today or Tuesday. However, the PPA will continue to ticket and enforce all safety violations. These violations are the following: Parking in front of fire hydrants, bus zones, no stopping anytime zones, handicap spaces, as well as for double-parking, blocking crosswalks and other similar safety violations.rnrnAdditionally, the PPA has extended its’ $5 discount garage parking rate until tomorrow morning, Tuesday January 26, at 7 AM for all vehicles parked in specified garages before midnight on Sunday Evening and for any vehicle entering a PPA garage after 5 PM today and exiting before 7 AM tomorrow in the following specified garages:rnrnAutoPark at Independence Mall (5th & Market Streets)rnAutoPark at Jefferson (10th & Ludlow Streets)rnAutoPark at the Gallery (10th & Filbert Streets)rnAuto Park at Old City (2nd & Sansom Streets)rnAuto Park at 8th & Filbert Streets (801 Filbert Street)rn15th & Cherry Street.rnPhiladelphia Family Court Garage (1503-11 Arch Street – Going south on 15th Street, Enter the garage on the west side just after 15th & Cherry)