If you haven’t examined your monthly utility bill lately, brace for a shock when the cost of air-conditioning comes due in the next few weeks. If the AC bill doesn’t raise your pulse, your heating tab next January might, assuming that global energy markets remain unsettled. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Whether you are in the mood to swim laps or simply lay out and soak up the sun, Philadelphia’s public pools are an ideal summer destination for all.
They’re free, available in neighborhoods all across the city and offer an abundance of fun. Not to mention, they’re a great place to go to stay cool. This summer, 50 of the city’s 70 locations are open and ready for swimmers. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
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.)
Philadelphia is down some 4,000 workers, creating problems and frustrations in every corner of city government. | 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.)
It’s the active shooter equivalent of “stop, drop and roll,” and it’s a crucial piece of knowledge for the crew of teenagers helping with Philadelphia’s “PlayStreets” program this summer. They started work this Monday, hoping to create a safe and educational environment despite the city’s ongoing gun violence crisis and a Fourth of July weekend disrupted by gunfire. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Outdoor movie nights in Philadelphia will bring an opportunity for free fun July, August and September 2022. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
With keen business sense, vision, adaptability and the belief that “the universe works in its own way,” Barfield is an irrepressible leader of today’s urban farming movement in Philadelphia. For her leadership, impact, and especially for her work bringing her farms’ and farming’s benefits to more Black and Brown Philadelphians, Christa Barfield is a Generation Change Philly fellow. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
During these arduous times, it is important to remember there are many local and national organizations and resources available to help those struggling with mental health issues. A few are listed below. | From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)
The long-standing tradition of watching movies under the stars brings Philadelphians together for nights filled with free musicals, blockbusters, and family-friendly films. Here are some places to watch free or pay-what-you-want outdoor movies in 2022. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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