Cool down at Philly's public pools

🚧 Gov. Shapiro Unveils I-95 Rebuild Plan

During a news conference this week, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled the plan to rebuild the collapsed section of I-95. Local contractor Buckley & Company will fill the gap with backfill, which is a recycled glass-type product, and then pave over it to create a temporary roadway. This will allow for three lanes to be open in each direction while the state works on rebuilding a permanent bridge. As of now, there is no estimated timeline for completion. [6ABC]

• How is the city dealing with the aftermath of this crisis? [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🏊🏽‍♂️ All Public Pools Opening for Summer

Philly is opening all 61 of its public pools this summer, but the opening dates will be staggered. Last year, only 47 pools opened due to staffing issues. This year, the city pushed to hire 400 lifeguards ahead of the season, offering $1,000 for people who applied. So far, over 340 lifeguards are trained and ready to go, and another 20 or 30 are finishing up with certification courses. You can find the opening schedule online. [WHYY]

• Robin Borlandoe, a retiree-turned-lifeguard, shares more about the efforts to open our pools. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🍎 LunchBox Program Feeding Families

Starting this week, Philadelphians facing food insecurity can pick up homemade lunches for their children through Philabundance’s LunchBox program. Philabundance aims to distribute 50,000 lunches by the end of summer. The organization also plans to give out a smaller batch of breakfast kits. [PhillyVoice]

• Learn more about how Philabundance works year round to combat hunger. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🎸 Your Philly Summer Concert Guide

Made in America just released its official lineup, and SZA and Lizzo are headlining the popular annual show this September. Concert lovers, here’s your guide to all the must-see concerts and festivals happening in Philly this summer. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🎤 Open Mic | Friday | 6 p.m.

Head to Markward Rec Center and express your creative side with a poetry open mic night. [Southwest Center City]

🐕 Bark After Dark | Friday | 8 p.m.

Bring your furry friends to Bark Social and celebrate Pride Month with a drag show. [$20-$120, Manayunk]

🖼️ Juneteenth Art Stroll | Saturday | 6 p.m.

Celebrate Juneteenth at Pennridge Station with an art stroll highlighting Black artists. [by donation, West Philly]

Take Me Out To a Phillies Game

For the next installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make the most of this season, host Trenae Nuri chats with O.J. Spivey, Philadelphia Tribune sports contributor, about the best way to enjoy a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park.