Eugene “Gene” Lett, a West Philadelphia community leader and activist, died suddenly last weekend. Stunned community members are sharing memories of Lett and working to continue his positive impact on the city's youth.
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.
Forty-eight recreation centers in Philadelphia have just one full-time worker. Labor leaders and supporters of the city's parks and libraries are calling for more than $15 million in new funding to address staffing problems.
Philadelphia's public pools that reopened this summer will begin closing down for the season on a rolling basis through Aug. 22. The city's public spraygrounds, splash pads and sprinklers will remain open to families and children through Labor Day weekend.