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| What Philly's Talking About |
| A.J. Brown Is Now a Patriot | It’s official: The former Eagles wide receiver’s trade was announced yesterday afternoon after months of speculation. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some fans saying they will miss Brown while others remain dissatisfied with his performance last season. We’ll have to wait and see if the trade was worth it for all parties in the end. [🔒The Inquirer] | | | Luis Fonsi To Perform at FIFA Fan Festival | The Puerto Rican artist best known for the record-breaking hit “Despacito” will headline the opening night of the festival in Lemon Hill after the match between Mexico and South Africa. [FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia via Instagram] | - Related: Need help prepping for this summer’s outdoor festivals? Listen to today’s episode for your Philly festival cheat sheet. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
| | PECO Union Authorizes Strike, Negotiations Ongoing | PECO workers could go on strike for the first time in the utility company’s history as the union demands better pay and benefits. Employees have been working without a contract since April. The move comes just as PECO raises monthly utility rates. [KYW, NBC10] | | Keeping Philly’s Water Supply Clean Is Getting Harder | The Philadelphia Water Department has the important responsibility of treating 400 million gallons of wastewater each day. But an aging infrastructure and shrinking qualified workforce, along with forever chemicals contaminating the water, are making the depollution process more challenging and increasingly expensive. [Grid] |
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| | | Ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, this massive, day-long event features 15+ brand-new TED Talks examining the past, present and future of modern democracy in the city where it started. Use code CITYCASTPHILLY for 15% off tickets. |
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| Where To Take Swimming Lessons in Philly |
|  | Some locations offer classes year-round, while others teach seasonally. (Marcus Ng / Unsplash) |
| Summer is practically here, which means Philadelphians are gearing up to head to their neighborhood pool or down the shore for a beach day. While swimming is one of the activities most synonymous with summer, not everyone can participate. According to the CDC, more than half of American adults have never taken a swimming lesson, putting themselves at higher risk of drowning. It’s not just adults in danger; drowning is the number one cause of death for children under the age of four. | | Ready to get in the water? Here’s where you can learn to swim in and near the city. | | Fitness Alive | Aspiring swimmers of all ages have the option of visiting either of Fitness Alive’s locations in Center City or South Philly. Parents can join their baby or toddler in the pool for the Baby + Toddler Bubbles class and practice their skills during open swim. Young swimmers above the age of three can participate in weekly private and group swim lessons. During the summer, kids between the ages of six and 12 can attend a learn-to-swim summer camp. Adults can take classes such as Foundations in Water Confidence and Essential Water Skills + Safety. | | The facility also offers drop-in swim lessons for those who cannot commit to multiple weeks of classes. | | The Greater Philadelphia YMCA | The Y has been teaching people how to swim for over a century. Lessons are broken down by age group, with each group gaining access to more swim stages as their proficiency advances. Students can learn how to control their movements, manage stamina while swimming, and develop stroke technique. Swim programs are split into seasons, with registration for summer programming opening tomorrow. Find your local Y here. | | The Salvation Army Kroc Center | The Kroc Center’s sprawling Northwest Philly campus offers an abundance of recreational programming, and swimming is no exception. Adult beginner lessons are offered at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Click here to view classes by age group and skill level. | | British Swim School | Learn to swim at Friend Select School’s pool in Center City, or visit its partner gym facilities in Bala Cynwyd. Lessons are offered for all age groups. The adult program is divided into three levels: water acclimation, water survival, and stroke development. You can take a swim assessment to help decide which level is best for you. | | |
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🍽️ If you ever find yourself in South Korea, make sure to stop at Wiir Philadelphia for lunch. Owner Henry Jeong, former Philly resident and Penn State grad, made it his mission to open up his own cheesesteak shop in Seoul. After several attempts and advice from local cheesesteak pros, Jeong has found success. |
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