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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."
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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 Kathryn Ott Lovell. “Spraygrounds are a great way to stay cool and have fun on those hot summer days. We are excited to welcome residents back to our spraygrounds over the Memorial Day Weekend.”