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Where to Cool Off This Summer at Philly's Sprinklers, Splash Pads, and Spraygrounds
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (295+ words) The City of Philadelphia is offering ways for families to stay cool this summer. More than 90 splash pads, spraygrounds, and water features have opened across the city through Philadelphia" Philadelphia, PA, USA " May 31, 2019: An African American girl goes barefoot as…...
Philadelphia Museum of Art Launches Summer Art Kids Program
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (273+ words) Art Kids Summer is returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art July 5 through Aug. 23. The program series offers family-friendly activities tied to the museum's current exhibition, A Nation of Artists, and designed for children and families. According to a Philly…...
Free Library Launches Summer Learning Program for Children
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (230+ words) The Free Library of Philadelphia unveiled a citywide Summer Quest program on June 8 to offer free summer learning and engagement activities for children, teens, and adults at all 54 neighborhood libraries. According to a Chestnut Hill Local'report, the program includes familiar…...
Philadelphia Launches 'It's A Summer Thing' With Free, Low-Cost Activities for Youth, Families
2+ week, 4+ day ago (125+ words) The City of Philadelphia has unveiled a citywide initiative, "It's A Summer Thing." The series offers free and low-cost summer opportunities involving recreation, learning, jobs, and access to safe spaces to keep young people active, engaged, and connected all summer…...
New Jersey Seafood & BBQ Festival Returns May 17
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) Organizers behind the New Jersey Seafood & BBQ Festival are getting ready to welcome guests on Sunday, May 17, from noon to 7 p. m. at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, New Jersey. Presented by Mega Bite Events, the New Jersey Seafood & BBQ Festival…...
Philadelphia To Hold Youth Empowerment Programs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) Philadelphia is bringing back the "It's a Summer Thing" citywide summer empowerment initiative offering jobs, reading programs, camps, pools, and free meals to keep youth safe, active, and learning during their 10-week summer break. The "It's a Summer Thing" initiative…...
Longwood Gardens Announces Summer Performance Series
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (183+ words) Longwood Gardens has announced its Summer Performance Series as part of the Festival of Fountains, running from early June to September. The series blends world-class music, dance, and fountain shows to create evening experiences featuring illuminated fountains, fireworks, and live…...
Philadelphia Schools Open Summer Registration for K-12 Students
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (169+ words) 92. 5 XTU The School District of Philadelphia has opened registration for its summer programs for K12 students on a first-come, first-served basis. While registration for most programs has already opened and will continue on a rolling basis until full, some programs are…...
Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground Benefit Raises Record $3. 4 M for Youth and Veterans Programs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) 92. 5 XTU The eighth annual "An Evening to Remember" benefit for Camp Southern Ground has raised over $3. 4 million, making it the most successful in the event's history The exclusive fundraiser took place on March 27 in Atlanta and was attended by about…...
Philadelphia Seeks Summer Lifeguards at City Pools
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation department is actively recruiting lifeguards for city pools this summer, offering free training and competitive pay. According to a WHYY report, the starting pay is $16. 85 per hour, with the potential to reach $18 per hour." Qualified…...