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⚖️ Philly To Address Juvenile Jail Overcrowding

A Commonwealth Court judge has ordered Pennsylvania officials to take custody of 26 youth living in West Philly’s Juvenile Justice Services Center. The facility has a 184-person capacity, but it’s been holding nearly 230, leading children to sleep on the floor. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services must find placement for the children within 30 days. [Inquirer 🔒]

🏫 District Data Finds Poor School Conditions

Nearly 40% of assessed schools in Philly showed “unsatisfactory” conditions, according to a new analysis of district data. The assessments are on pause, with over a third of schools left to go, most of them charters. The evaluations looked at building conditions as well as other factors, such as enrollment and how well schools support their students. The lowest-scoring schools are in older buildings, many dating back to the late 19th century. [Billy Penn]

🚆 Train Derailment in Montco

Early in the morning on Monday, July 17, a 40-car freight train derailed in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. The accident sent at least 15 cars off the tracks, leading to road closures and evacuations in the region. Five of the cars contained a liquid fertilizer, one contained silicone pellets, and another contained a chemical used in dry cleaning, which can cause cancer. However, officials say no dangerous materials leaked from the cars, and there are no reported injuries. [6ABC]

🌡️ How Philly is Feeling Climate Change

Philly‘s had some wild weather lately. There’s been a drought watch, and many sudden downpours that have caused flash flooding. Environmental reporter Frank Kummer, breaks down how climate change is driving this extreme weather. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🛍️ Night Market | Wednesday | 5 p.m.

Enjoy live music, food trucks and local vendors at South Street Headhouse District. [pay-as-you-go, South Philly]

💗 Barbie Happy Hour | Thursday | 6 p.m.

Dress in your best hot pink attire and enjoy Barbie-themed games and drinks. [pay-as-you-go, Old City]

🧘🏽‍♀️ Yoga | Saturday | 9:30 p.m.

Treat yourself to an energizing morning flow on the Cira Green rooftop. [$5-$25 donation, University City]

🍦 Ice Cream Fest | Saturday | 11 a.m.

Pick up scoops from 15 ice cream vendors on Filbert Street and participate in ice cream shuffleboard, and gingerbread beach house building. [pay-as-you-go, Center City]

Ranking Philly’s Most Iconic Treats

From Peanut Chews to Tastykakes, pretzels to water ice, Philly is home to some great treats. In this City Cast Philly episode from the archives, host Trenae Nuri and producer Abby Fritz taste and grade their favorite local snacks. Yum!