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🌡️ Philly’s Heat Spell

Summer may be ending this month, but it’s making a grand exit, with a heat wave expected to last through the week. Temperatures will be in the 90s, but will feel more like “102 or 103” degrees, according to local meteorologists. Seventy-four Philly public schools that lack air conditioning have scheduled early dismissals for the first two days of school. Temperatures should drop back into the 80s this weekend. [Inquirer 🔒]

🚨 Commissioner Outlaw Resigns

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw will be leaving her post at the end of the month to become the deputy chief security officer of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Mayor Jim Kenney appointed First Deputy John Stanford to serve as acting police commissioner. Outlaw, who took on the job in February 2020, was the first woman and first woman of color to hold the position. [KYW News]

🎄Kelly Green Christmas

The 2022 Eagles Christmas album was such a success that offensive linemen Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata, and Lane Johnson are releasing another one. Last year, the trio sold 25,000 vinyl copies and raised $1.2 million for local charities. This year, the album has 11 tracks, and features special guests like Patti LaBelle and Amos Lee. You can put in your album pre-sale order shortly after Halloween. [Inquirer 🔒]

🏊🏼‍♀️ Philly’s Forbidden Swimming Spot

Outside of organized events, swimming in the Schuylkill River is not allowed, but some choose to partake anyway. There’s another forbidden swimming hole in Wissahickon Valley Park that still attracts plenty of swimmers every season: Devil’s Pool. Freelance reporter Ben Seal dives into why this is such a popular summer spot. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

♟️ Chess | Wednesday | 5 p.m.

Join an all-ages chess club at Lovett Memorial Library. Beginners welcome. [free, Germantown]

😆 Comedy | Thursday | 9:30 p.m.

Head to the Plays & Players Theatre for a cabaret-style comedy show. [free, Center City]

🐕 Furry Friends | Friday | 4 p.m.

Bring your pups to The Rail Park for a photo booth, tasty dog treats, Love City Brewing beer, a history walking tour, and more. [free, Callowhill]

🛍️ Farmers Market | Saturday | 10 a.m.

Browse through vendors and enjoy live entertainment at Avenues Café. [pay-as-you-go, Germantown]

The Pros and Cons of Philly’s $6,000 Trash cans

Philly has so much litter, it’s often referred to as “Filthadelphia.” One way our city deals with trash is through the BigBelly Program, hundreds of solar-powered trash compactors located in major commercial districts. But some residents and business organizations say the bins overflow, break down, and simply attract more litter. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Billy Penn reporter Meir Rinde about these complaints and how the city could clean up their act.