The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has declared a Heat Health Emergency from Sunday, June 22 at noon through Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. Several libraries, community centers, and recreation areas are cooling centers, open extended hours. Find cooling centers and heat health tips to stay cool.

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