In an effort to combat the impact of gun violence on youth and families, a new trauma counseling program will be coming to six rec centers and 12 Parks and Rec.
A local nonprofit received a $999,000 violence reduction grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to bring trauma-informed therapy to area rec centers and summer camps.
In an effort to combat the impact of gun violence on youth and families, a new trauma counseling program will be coming to six rec centers and 12 Parks and Rec.
Philadelphia will open 50 of its 63 public pools this summer, limited by a shortage of lifeguards and other staff. On Tuesday, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation opened its first three summer pools. Fishtown Recreation Center, Mill Creek Playground and Samuel Recreation opened Thursday despite lifeguard shortages in the city.
Be ready to jump in! Philadelphia public pools are opening for the 2022 summer season beginning June 21. Here are details on when 50 pools will open and why.