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The section of the Schuylkill River Trail under the Chestnut Street Bridge in Center City Philadelphia is expected to reopen by Friday, July 2, following the completion of work that closed the trail in mid-February for repairs to the retaining wall that supports the trail along the east bank of the river, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/pages/details.aspx?newsid=6816

A heat emergency goes into effect in the city at 8 a.m. Tuesday. That means the city will open cooling sites and also increase its homeless outreach. They’re even deploying SEPTA buses for people to cool off in.

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/06/29/philadelphia-declares-a-heat-emergency-heres-where-to-find-a-cooling-center-near-you/

There’s no denying that it gets hot in Philadelphia during the summertime.

Urban areas, like Philadelphia, are hotter in the spring and summer when temperatures rise. This can be attributed to something dubbed the “urban heat island effect”.

Cities have less tree canopy cover and vegetation, more paved surfaces, row homes with dark rooftops, and taller building structures that reduce airflow.

Very hot weather can make people sick, even healthy adults. Older adults, those who are pregnant, infants and young children, people experiencing homelessness, and people with pre-existing health conditions are at higher risk. Here are a few tips to help you stay cool this summer.

https://www.phila.gov/2019-05-29-its-hot-outside-heres-how-you-can-staycoolphl/?fbclid=IwAR0HP3jiLlGezTjETkrv0FwyYqcQ0NZjuKBF3fyWiDcSiGQJK_qxZtqUUYQ

The immediate rapport between aide Ryan Culmer and student Brody Slotnick helped close the gap between online and in-person learning — and enabled the fourth grader’s all-virtual year at Albert M. Greenfield School in Center City to conclude on an upbeat note.

https://www.inquirer.com/life/covid-special-education-virtual-learning-aide-student-bond-20210622.html?utm_source=social&utm_campaign=edit_philly_igfeed_traffic&utm_medium=referral&int_promo=newsroom&utm_content=later-18345499&fbclid=IwAR3Wj0E_aDWnx583ImH9m1ONu1Z_WoLQubRmP1gVC_qvudMaccldC4Tr9Uw

Philadelphia City Council has passed a one-year demolition moratorium for South Philadelphia’s “Doctors’ Row,” ahead of the creation of the city’s first historic district based primarily on the history of Black Philadelphians.

https://whyy.org/articles/philly-council-passes-protections-for-doctors-row-black-historic-district/?fbclid=IwAR1jjVEBSwPy9j89kVwCpDuguYAAqeCVBV5maAVvRLe32k2nHVEw9Pht6y4

For the week of June 28, residents can set their trash and recycling out on their regular day. Some areas may experience delays as the city adjust operations in areas where there are challenges. Thank you for your patience as they work to stay on regular schedule.

Philadelphia’s ban on single-use plastic bags will go into effect Thursday, July 1, though strict enforcement won’t happen for nearly another year, the city announced Wednesday.

Philadelphia plastic bag ban begins July 1 (inquirer.com)

You can stop by some of your favorite Philadelphia museums for free during Wawa Welcome America's Free Museum Days, which take place between June 19 and July 4.

Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Entry From Juneteenth to July 4 – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

From the Delaware to the Schuylkill, and everything in between.

https://billypenn.com/2021/06/20/35-places-to-have-a-picnic-in-philadelphia-this-summer/

Philadelphia has reached the benchmark of having 70% of adult residents with at least one dose of COVID vaccine, beating President Joe Biden’s nationwide July 4 target date by two weeks.

Philly hits 70% partially vaxxed