The First Judicial District and the City of Philadelphia courts will be closed Thursday, September 24, through Monday, September 28, and the city of Philadelphia plans to operate government offices on an essential services only status from September 24-28 in connection with the World Meeting of Families at the Philadelphia Convention Center September 22-25 and a visit by Pope Francis to Philadelphia over the weekend of September 26-27. Orders placed for Philadelphia during the essential services period will be delayed.
September 17, 2015