You could get free A/C this summer

🌬️ PA Residents Could Get Free Air Conditioning

Philly summers have gotten a lot hotter over the last five decades. Thousands of Pennsylvania residents could receive free air conditioning this summer thanks to federal utility assistance money that’s normally used for heating. For its second season, the state is using its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds to install, replace, or repair A/C units. [WHYY]

🌳 How Philly’s Parks Rank in the U.S.

Out of the country’s 100 largest cities, Philadelphia is the 31st best city for public parks, according to a report from the Trust for Public Land. Philly scored 93 out of 100 for access, 44 for acreage, and 67 for equity, among other scores. Nearly all Philly residents live within half a mile of a park, which is above average. [Axios Philadelphia]

• Here’s your guide to explore all the activities Philly’s parks have to offer! [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🚴🏿‍♀️ E-Bike Ban on Ocean City Boardwalks

To make Ocean City, New Jersey safer for beachgoers, Mayor Jay Gillian plans to introduce legislation that would ban electric bike riding on the boardwalk. During an emergency City Council meeting last week, officials raised concerns about riders speeding on e-bikes in crowded areas. It would also ban motorized bikes and low-speed electric scooters. [PhillyVoice]

👮🏽 Alternative Policing Program Expands in Philly

Philly’s Police Assisted Diversion pilot program is spreading to every district this summer, allowing law enforcement officers to address an individual’s immediate needs and connect them with social services instead of arresting them for a low-level crime such as shoplifting or drug possession. Christina Griffith, editor for the Philadelphia Citizen, shares more about the program and whether the city is ready to handle this expansion.  [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🎤 Slutty Poems | Wednesday | 7 p.m.

Join Tattooed Mom for a night of sex and sexuality-themed poetry and an open mic. [free, South Philly]

🍺 Beer Fest | Thursday | 5 p.m.

Celebrate Philly Beer Week at Attic Brewing Company. Local Love Philly Beer Fest brings together nearly every local brewery including Liquid Art, Love City Brewing, Carbon Copy, and Dock Street. [$15-$70, Germantown]

🎨 Still Life Painting | Friday | 6 p.m.

Learn to create a fruit still-life acrylic painting at the Tacony Lab Community Arts Center. [free, Tacony]

🌮 Latin Boat Party | Sunday | 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy beer and tacos on the Moshulu and dance to a live mariachi band and live DJs. [$12.51, Penn’s Landing]

Philly’s Alternative to Locking People Up

Philly’s Police Assisted Diversion program allows law enforcement to divert people to social services rather than send them to jail over low-level crimes. This summer, the department wants to expand this pilot program to the entire city. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Christina Griffith, contributing editor for the Philadelphia Citizen, about who qualifies for this program and if the city is set up to handle the expansion of PAD.