To find local cooling centers, residents can call 2-1-1, the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania call center. The line is open 24/7. Residents can also text their zip code to 898-211. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Spanish-speaking families brought the issue of language accessibility to an April meeting with Parks and Rec and other stakeholders. Zamacona recounted how she went to a recreation center in person after the calls led to a dead end. Staff instructed her to call the main office because no one on site spoke Spanish or knew how to access interpreters the city makes available by phone — an experience that made her feel unwelcome. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Six teen-only Pool Pop-Ups, led by head lifeguard Will Coleman and KYW Newsradio crime reporter Kristen Johanson, are scheduled, with the first coming Thursday at 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Playground in West Philadelphia. | From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)
Among queer and trans students, 33 percent report experiencing school discipline of some sort, including principal’s office visits, detention, suspension or expulsion. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
Where can I find the COVID vaccine in Philadelphia for children under 5? | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke announced Tuesday that the city is expanding its Community Schools program, which brings social services and other supports directly into school buildings. | From: Chalkbeat (Read more.)
We’ve compiled a list of museums and attractions in Philadelphia you can explore at no cost during the Wawa Welcome America festivities. from June 19 through July 4, 2022. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
Philadelphia’s libraries and recreational centers have been short-staffed for years, but workers say the problem worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, they want the city to allocate funding to keep facilities open in the evenings and on the weekends. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Looking for formula? Here are some Philadelphia and New Jersey resources that can help. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
According to the program, 82% of the students who participate report that since taking the workshops, their communication skills have improved and that they better understand their emotions. The program also reports that 86% of them feel more confident participating in class. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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