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Summer

Entertainment

Hersheypark to add Twizzlers-themed pendulum ride that will ascend 137 feet next summer

hersheypark twizzlers swing

Music

Philly singer and hip-hop trio make it on Barack Obama's annual summer playlist

Obama playlist

Weather

As Philly endures another heat wave, has this summer been the hottest in recent history?

Heat wave

Family-Friendly

'World's largest bounce house' arrives in Delaware this weekend

big bounce wilmington

Performances

Penn Museum to host Garden Jams outdoor concert series this summer

garden jams penn museum

Entertainment

Shakespeare in Clark Park returns with free outdoor performances of 'As You Like It'

shakespeare clark park 2024

Food & Drink

Bucks County's Owowcow now selling ice cream in Cape May

owowcow cape may

Prevention

How to avoid getting sick this summer at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail

Bug Spray Mosquitos

Food & Drink

Beat the heat with frozen cocktails at these Philly bars and restaurants

frozen cocktail philadelphia

Festivals

Ocean City's Night in Venice boat parade next month will pay homage to Jimmy Buffett

ocean city night in venice

Pets

Here are tips to keep pets safe in the sweltering heat

pet safety heat

Technology

Here's how to protect phones, laptops and cars from damage in extreme heat

Electronics heat Unsplash

Family-Friendly

Museum of the American Revolution to celebrate Fourth of July with 6 days of events

museum american revolution july 4

Recreation

Philadelphia set to open 25 public pools next week, just in time for the first heat wave of the season

Philly Pools Opening Dates

Arts & Culture

Franklin Institute lets adults explore exhibits after hours in 2nd Thursdays summer event series

franklin institute 2nd thursdays

Family-Friendly

Smith Memorial Playground to host family-friendly 'Kidchella' music festival later this month

kidchella smith playground

Festivals

Manayunk's Main Street is again hosting weekly block parties this summer

manayunk stroll the street

Travel

Sea Isle City: Everything you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

sea isle city guide

Travel

Strathmere: Everything you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

Strathmere shore guide

Travel

Ventnor: Everything you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

ventnor jersey shore

Travel

North Wildwood: Everything you need to know about the beaches and things to do there this summer

North Wildwood guide

Festivals

What's happening during Wawa Welcome America? It's more than just fireworks and the concert with Ne-Yo and Kesha

Wawa Welcome America 2024

Entertainment

HonkyTonk country music bar to open on Wildwood boardwalk on May 10

wildwood honkytonk

Food & Drink

Philly has a tool to help you find your farmers market

farmers market finder philly

Prevention

Deaths caused by a rare, 'flesh-eating' bacteria are increasing on the East Coast

Vibrio Bacteria Ocean

Festivals

See creepy-crawlies up close during Bug Fest at Drexel's Academy of Natural Sciences

bug fest

Family-Friendly

Atlantic City Airshow to bring dazzling aerobatics to the Jersey Shore

atlantic city airshow 2023

Family-Friendly

World's largest bounce house comes to the Navy Yard next month

Big Bounce America

Weather

Temperatures to hit upper 90s in Philly region on Thursday and Friday

Philly Heat Warnings

Family-Friendly

At Manayunk's Dog Day of Summer, pups can race through an agility course and eat pet-friendly sundaes

Dog Day Manayunk

Family-Friendly

Children can listen to Revolutionary War stories at Philly libraries this summer

AmRev Library Summer Program

Festivals

SmörgåsBeer returns to FDR Park next weekend with Nordic beers and Swedish lawn games

Smorgasbeer 2023

Recreation

Free ways to beat the Philly heat as summer temperatures climb

Philadelphia summer heat cool down

Adult Health

How to prevent UTIs during record-high summer heat

UTI Prevention Health

Movies

Is Philadelphia on Team 'Barbie' or 'Oppenheimer?' We gauge the city's 'Barbenheimer' craze

Barbie Oppenheimer

Entertainment

Mt. Joy to play two homecoming shows at the Mann Center next month

mt joy

Men's Health

Forget New Year's – summer is the perfect time to start healthy habits

Summer Beach Run

Food & Drink

Kedera, a new tiki bar at Uptown Beer Garden, brings a tropical oasis to Center City

kedera tiki bar

Health News

Half of U.S. beaches, including some at the Jersey Shore, had contaminated water last year, report says

Atlantic City Contaminated Beach

Festivals

Ice cream festival returns to Reading Terminal Market with sweet treats, contests and more

Ice Cream Festival

Family-Friendly

Check out these adorable summer baby parades happening down the shore

wildwoods baby parade

Wildlife

Clinging jellyfish are back at the Jersey Shore; here's how to avoid getting stung

clinging jellyfish NJ

Videos