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After voicing equity concerns, Councilmember Bass agrees to advance Rebuild legislation The $500 million venture is renovating 72 recreation centers, libraries and city facilities

Philadelphia will open 50 pools this summer despite nationwide lifeguard shortage Philadelphia Parks & Rec committed to opening 80% of the pools available in the city on a rolling basis

Neighbors rally at parks conference over removal of trees in Cobbs Creek

Possibility of FIFA practice field going up in FDR Park has environmental groups unhappy They say preserving natural habitat should take priority over athletic fields

Philadelphia still needs dozens more lifeguards for pool openings The city has a deadline of Friday to find 70 more to staff pools this summer

Fairmount Park needs operational and funding changes, national panel suggests The Urban Land Institute also suggests more deeply connecting with neighborhoods near the park

Philadelphia falls in national ranking of city parks Parks and Recreation commissioner said that the city dropped parks funding by 20% in recent years