Where to find Philadelphia's 90-plus local sprinklers and water jets to cool down this summer
Summer is here, and it might get hot. Check out this free way to keep it cool.
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Mayor Jim Kenney paid tribute to Philly native World War II veterans Bill Guarnere and Edward Heffron as part of a new campaign called "Honor Your Hometown" that was started by documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. Kenney said that both veterans "represent the best and brightest of a great generation that fought back the Nazis, fought back totalitarianism and kept our democracy."
South Philly Review Philly spraygrounds open for summer More than 90 spraygrounds and splash pads officially opened on Memorial Day Weekend, offering residents a chance to cool off at their favorite local parks. The spraygrounds will be open seven days a week between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day, weather dependent. Residents should check their local playground or recreation center for the exact hours of operation as locations vary. “The temperature is rising, and the return of spraygrounds is a sign that summer is almost here,” said Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Ka...